Within this highly constrained policy space, how can policymakers balance global trends
and national needs and set policies that foster economic growth and social development?
What are the key factors that are most likely to make a difference when making policy
decisions and public investments? What roles do technology and education play in this mix?
While the answers to these questions challenge the brightest economists and most dedicated
policymakers, they are, for this article, the context in which I explore the connections between
ICT-based education reform and development policy.