Why is Microsoft focused on education in developing countries?
Sparks: We’re dedicated to the idea that people are a nation’s best and most sustainable resource. In developing countries, that resource is especially crucial to economic growth, vitality and competitiveness. We envision a future in which all people can realize their potential and participate in the growing global knowledge economy. And we believe governments, civic leaders and the private sector can work together to help make that future a reality by investing in a skilled, literate workforce, which means providing a high-quality education and ensuring that children as well as adults have broad access to learning. One of the most important questions we’re trying to answer is how new technologies make high-quality, lifelong education more accessible to people throughout the world. Today, education is no longer confined to just the first 18 years of a person’s life. The changing nature of work requires continuous learning and updating of knowledge and skills. Technology is a key piece
