Digitalization is no longer an option in higher education. It is a necessity.
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In an age of rapid digital disruption, universities that lag in adopting technology risk falling behind in the competitive landscape, struggling to attract and retain students who increasingly expect digital-first learning experiences, and widening the digital divide. As a result, the need for digital transformation in tertiary education has become increasingly urgent.
Higher education leaders, faculty and students are yearning for solutions that are not just technological, but human-centered, designed to meet the evolving needs of all learners and educators.
At a Glance
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950,000+ Students reached since 2020
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#25 Tertiary institutions in Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean
The Solution: Digital for Tertiary Education Program (D4TEP)
IFC’s D4TEP helps universities to navigate this transformation successfully by helping them plan, implement, and finance digital transformation strategies. A digital transformation strategy helps higher education institutions identify their most pressing needs and prioritize investments in technology and infrastructure, ultimately resulting in several benefits, including improvements in student success, operational efficiency, staff and faculty digital skills development, and, ultimately, institution competitiveness.
Aligned with IFC’s commitment to innovation, D4TEP also opens pathways for potential IFC financing in higher education.
Operational Efficiency
Streamline administrative processes, reduce manual tasks, and optimize resource management, boosting overall institutional productivity.
Faculty and Staff Skills Development
Identify digital and AI skills gaps among faculty and staff to design training programs and recruitment strategies.
Institution Competitiveness
Strengthen data-driven decision-making capabilities and adapt programs and teaching methods to more effectively address the changing needs of students and other stakeholders.
Student Success
Identify students at risk and develop specific strategies to reduce dropout rates and improve student success to graduation.
Program Offerings
a. Strategy
Get actionable insights from expert-led discussions on aligning IT strategy with institutional goals.
b. Technology & Infrastructure
Think about the adoption of a new system? Learn what works (and what doesn’t) from peers tackling technology solutions for higher education institutions.
c. AI and Innovation
Exchange strategies on AI applications in teaching, learning, and your operations, and ethical considerations to fast-track digital success.
d. Digital Leadership
Form meaningful partnerships with institutions leading digital upskilling for faculty, staff, and students.
D4TEP educational innovation tour in Spain. Photo: Antonio Mora Barrachina/ Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
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