India, Kenya and Morocco Roll Out Multi‑Billion Digital School Initiatives

India’s University Grants Commission introduced a Digital Academic Credit Framework that streamlines credit transfer from online platforms and skill programs, building on the Academic Bank of Credits. In Jharkhand, the J‑Guruji platform now serves 25,483 state schools, reaching roughly 768,000 students with over 27,600 learning resources and 112,000 teachers completing 30 hours of training.

Kenya launched a nationwide ICT integration drive for junior schools, financed by the World Bank’s Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project. The plan targets 10,382 public secondary schools, distributing more than 20,700 devices—including smart boards and laptops—after extending 37,000 km of fiber‑optic cable.

Morocco announced its “Pioneer Schools” programme at a UNESCO briefing, deploying AI‑based learning assistance and the Massar information system to improve classroom outcomes. Officials highlighted the challenge of scaling digital tools while maintaining quality across the country.