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3rd UNESCO World OER Congress in

Dubai draws to Successful Conclusion

With Action Plan to Empower Students

Across World

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Key recommendations have been put forth concerning the need for countries to offer open
educational materials to achieve comprehensive access to information

The 3 UNESCO World Open Educational Resources (OER) Congress, organized by the
rd
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), successfully
concluded recently, after two transformative days of high-level discussions and breakout
sessions.

Themed ‘Digital Public Goods: Open Solutions and AI for Inclusive Access to Knowledge’,
the event was held for the first time in the Arab region, congregating global leaders,
policymakers, and educational institutions to emphasize the significance of leveraging OER
and emerging technologies to ensure equitable access to education across the world. More
than 500 global participants attended this two-day event, including ministers, academics,
and representatives from the private sector.

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