Bridging the Digital Divide: Fostering STEM Education for Digital Economy Leadership
As BRICS countries strive to build a digital economy, these nations must prepare their populous for the ‘future of work.’ Digital economies tend to create middle to high-skilled jobs. This is problematic as many workers are trapped in low-skill occupations and lack the expertise to participate in a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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UJ Press
2024-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of BRICS Studies |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.uj.ac.za/index.php/jbs/article/view/2484 |
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| Summary: | As BRICS countries strive to build a digital economy, these nations must prepare their populous for the ‘future of work.’ Digital economies tend to create middle to high-skilled jobs. This is problematic as many workers are trapped in low-skill occupations and lack the expertise to participate in a digital economy adequately. A digital economy requires a population that is literate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and mathematics (STEM). While BRICS has made progress in educating their populous in these fields, they still have a long way to go. More STEM graduates (especially women) must be produced to maintain and create a digital economy. This policy brief maps out strategies for BRICS countries to increase STEM participation.
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| ISSN: | 2519-7452 2519-7460 |