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Digital Learning Innovation for Low Bandwidth and Inclusive Higher Education in Africa (EN/FR)

Friday, June 5, 2026 14:30 – 15:45

Room: Omanye III

EN/FR interpretation available

Universities are adopting low-bandwidth, mobile-first and multimodal approaches to expand access to high-quality digital learning. This session examines institutional strategies that combine offline platforms, micro-modules, instructional videos, podcasts and structured webinars to support teaching, learning, and faculty development. Contributions focus on how these approaches can be scaled to address connectivity constraints, strengthen digital pedagogy and support more inclusive and resilient forms of provision.

Speakers

Philip Makafui Ankah Chair

Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Ghana
Joy Hambabi

Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia

“Bridging Connectivity Gaps: Mobile and Offline Learning Innovations at NUST”
Oscar Ouedraogo

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

“Expanding Access Through Multi-Modal Digital Learning: KNUST's Media-First Approach to Inclusive Education”
Thierry Abankwi

l’Enseignement Ouvert et à Distance au Secrétariat Général du Ministère de L’Enseignement Supérieur et Universitaire, Congo

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