Abu-Ghazaleh and Lebanon’s Minister of Education Discuss ‘TAGEPEDIA Digital Learning’ Project
BEIRUT – The Lebanese Minister of Education and Higher Education, HE Dr. Abbas Al Halabi, has received in his office HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global), to discuss the latest developments and challenges the education sector is experiencing in light of the difficult economic circumstances in Lebanon for years.
During the meeting, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh offered a proposal to solve the education problem; not only in Lebanon but globally. This will be achieved, according to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh, through the launch of the ‘TAGEPEDIA Digital Learning’ project as an integrated and parallel system to traditional education.
He stressed that such a system will become the future, sooner or later, noting that it was developed by experts in learning and technology fields in order to help fulfill the growing demand for digitally skilled workers and to address digital learning relevant challenges at all levels.
Moreover, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh affirmed that the situation in Lebanon in terms of economy and education system is rapidly changing, adding that the transitional phase requires that the Lebanese keep pace with the developments and changes of the digital economy, which has experienced a remarkable growth in recent years and is providing great opportunities.
“Digital learning has many advantages over traditional learning, including increased flexibility and ability to access learning materials from all over the world, as well facilitating access to courses and certificates that could improve individuals’ professional skills,” Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh pointed out.
He also indicated that the success of this project in Lebanon requires three essential elements to be carried out: digital software, communication tools and internet line.
“Over the past 50 years, TAG.Global has successfully developed a number of curricula approved by the Organization and the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA), and is also able to convert curricula from paper to digital to solve the printing problem and reduce the country’s expenditures significantly,” Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said.
For his part, Dr. Al Halabi expressed his pride and appreciation for the cooperation that connects Lebanon with TAG.Global, pointing out that the Ministry will provide its support in all educational and cultural fields.
The two parties affirmed the importance of developing means of cooperation and development of TAG.Global’s businesses for the benefit of Lebanon and its people.
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global) is the global organization for professional services, education and tech products, operating in more than 100 offices around the world.