The Role of Education in Türkiye’s Technological Transformation

Türkiye’s education system is pivotal to the nation’s technological transformation, integrating efforts from public, private, and non-governmental sectors. Key initiatives like the FATİH Project in Education and the EdTech platform Eğitim Bilişim Ağı (EBA) enhance digital literacy and provide essential education resources, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Turkish universities are aligning specialized programs with industry needs, supported by TÜBİTAK programs. Collaborations with Turkish corporations foster practical learning, while NGOs bridge educational divides and improve equity in digital education. Ongoing investment in STEM education, coupled with strengthened international partnerships, will further bolster Türkiye’s position as an emerging global technology powerhouse.

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Ravale Mohydin
Ravale Mohydin
Ravale Mohydin is a researcher at TRT World Research Centre. With graduate degrees from Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania, her research interests include the political economy of media, strategic communications, public diplomacy, political effects of entertainment media, conflict media coverage as well as South Asian politics and society.

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