Mongolia’s Action plan for improving e-skills and competencies for all
August 2022
Strategies and Action Plans
The policy for enhancing e-skills and digital competencies aims to build a digitally skilled and literate population capable of thriving in the modern economy. This policy focuses on fostering inclusivity by providing equitable access to digital tools and training for all demographics, including students, professionals, and underserved communities. Its scope extends to urban and rural areas, ensuring that digital literacy becomes a fundamental skill accessible to everyone. By addressing gaps in infrastructure, education, and awareness, the policy seeks to empower individuals and communities with the knowledge and confidence to use digital technologies effectively in personal, professional, and public spheres.
Key strategies and activities
- Develop digital infrastructure
- Expand high-speed internet access in rural and underserved areas by upgrading existing networks and establishing new ones in schools, libraries, and community centers.
- Equip these areas with essential hardware such as computers, routers, and other networking tools to facilitate digital access.
- Promote digital literacy frameworks
- Develop a structured national framework to guide e-skills training, covering basic, intermediate, and advanced levels of digital competencies.
- Introduce specialised training modules in areas such as cybersecurity, data literacy, and digital collaboration to address current and future technological needs.
- Integrate e-skills training in education
- For students, include digital skills and coding in the curriculum, supported by teacher training programs to improve their capacity for instruction.
- For adults and professionals, provide targeted upskilling programs tailored to industry-specific needs, ensuring accessibility through free or subsidised courses.
- Leverage technology for e-learning
- Develop interactive online platforms offering tutorials, webinars, and e-learning materials.
- Partner with technology companies to provide participants with access to advanced tools and software.
- Raise awareness
- Launch campaigns to highlight the importance of digital literacy, showcasing success stories and encouraging participation through media outlets and social platforms.
- Encourage public-private partnerships
- Collaborate with tech companies to secure resources such as cloud services, software, and devices while organising innovation-driven initiatives like hackathons and digital challenges.
Metrics for evaluating success
The success of the action plan will be measured through key indicators such as the percentage of the population achieving basic digital literacy, the number of training centers established, and internet penetration rates in underserved areas. Further benchmarks include the number of certifications issued through training programs and the adoption rate of e-learning platforms among the target demographics.