High IT demand undercut by weak education system
Summary
Public schools in Nepal face a critical shortage of computer teachers, resulting in underused ICT labs and weak IT education despite high demand for IT professionals in the global market.
Key Points
- Many public schools in Nepal have ICT labs with computers but lack qualified computer teachers to provide practical IT education.
- The shortage of teachers extends to core subjects like mathematics, English, and science, negatively impacting ICT learning outcomes.
- Nepal has an average annual demand of 23,000 IT professionals, but the education system fails to produce enough skilled manpower due to weak STEM and IT teaching.
- Private schools fare better in ICT education, while public schools struggle with infrastructure and teacher shortages, leaving many students without practical IT skills.
