尼日利亚的数字技能：人口技能和学校数字基础设施可用性概述（英）

2024Martin De Simone and Federico Alfredo Manolio © 2024 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000 Internet: www.worldbank.org This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this workdo not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work and does not assume responsibility forany errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes,or conclusions set forth. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment onthe part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank,all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced,in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given. Any queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank, 1818 H Street NW,Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: pubrights@worldbank.org. Cover images: © 2020 i_am_zews/Shutterstock / 2021 Kehinde Olufemi Akinbo/Shutterstock / 2017 CECIL BO DZWOWA/Shutterstock / 2019 RiccardoMayer/Shutterstock / 2021 Agarianna76/Shutterstock / 2023 PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock / 2021 i_am_zews/Shutterstock / 2022 MediaLens King/Shutterstock / 2019 Riccardo Mayer/Shutterstock / 2023 GOALLORD-CREATIVITY/Shutterstock / 2022 Kehinde Olufemi Akinbo/Shutterstock/ 2018 9nong/Shutterstock / 2018 Rich T Photo/Shutterstock / 2023 Ivan Bruno de M/Shutterstock. Contents Introduction Brief overview of the importance of digital skills According to the United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO),digital skills are the ability to access, manage, under-stand, integrate, communicate, evaluate, and create integral to driving innovation, enhancing productiv-ity, and fostering inclusive growth (Eurostat, 2020).Moreover, digital skills are recognized as essentialtools for empowering individuals to navigate anincreasingly digitalized world, enabling them toaccess information, services, and opportunities Digital skills play a pivotal role in the modern world,shaping both individual opportunities and societalprogress. Proficiency in digital skills is increasinglyrecognized as a fundamental requirement for activeparticipation in various aspects of life, includingeducation, employment, and social interaction. Ashighlighted by Smith and Webster (2020), the rapid The acquisition of digital skills from an early ageis paramount in preparing future generations forsuccess in today’s digitalized world. Beginning digitalskills education in primary school not only equipschildren with essential competencies for navigatingthe digital landscape but also fosters a foundationfor lifelong learning and adaptability. Research byHu and Hua (2018) underscores the importance of The importance of digital skills extends beyondimmediate economic benefits to encompassbroader socioeconomic development and the evolving traditional industrial and artisan jobs. Forinstance, the advent of digital devices and mobilemoney will influence the roles of technicians, serviceproviders, mechanics, and retailers, necessitatinga range of digital skills from basic to advanced toremain competitive in the digital economy (World school curriculum, educators can empower studentsto harness the full potential of technology as atool for learning, exploration, and self-expression, Looking ahead, the significance of digital skills isexpected to intensify in the coming decades astechnological advancements continue to reshapethe global landscape. In an era characterized byrapid digitalization and automation, individualswith robust digital skills will be better positioned toadapt to evolving job requirements and capitalize In that context, the objective of this policy note is toprovide an overview of the status of digital skills inNigeria from a comparative perspective and under-stand how prepared educational institutions are tohelp develop the digital skills of the population. First,the note summarizes the status of access to digitalinfrastructure and equipment, a pre-condition to This reality is also present in Nigeria. The futurelandscape of jobs is uncertain due