Education in Sierra Leone faces big hurdles — from overcrowded classrooms and outdated textbooks to limited internet access in rural areas. But what if open-source solutions could help close the gap?
Digital Public Goods (DPGs) — like open educational platforms, free digital libraries, AI tutors, and localized learning apps — could make quality learning accessible anytime, anywhere. Imagine lessons in Krio, Mende, or Temne delivered via offline-first apps, or a digital textbook library that students can access on low-cost devices.
I believe DPGs have the power to:
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Break barriers of access (urban vs rural)
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Provide free, high-quality learning resources
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Encourage collaboration between educators, developers, and policymakers
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Make education more inclusive through local language + culture integration
My question to the community:
What’s one way you think DPGs could transform education in Sierra Leone?
Let’s brainstorm practical ideas that could actually work for our context.
— Rogers (IPAM)