In this paper, I review the literature in economic development, education reform, and
educational technology to identify growth factors that influence and are influenced by economic and social development and ICT-based education reform. I formulate a framework
that can be used to analyze these factors, devise policies, and coordinate strategies. Throughout the paper, I illustrate these factors and their related issues through case studies of three countries: Singapore, Finland, and Egypt. I feature Finland and Singapore because of their significant success in both economic progress and educational attainment and because they represent alternative, policy-based approaches that support these developments. I pick
Egypt because it is a less developed country that is in the midst of reform and currently in the process of formulating significant economic and educational policies to promote its development. I draw on the reviewed material, the framework, and the case studies to make recommendations for the development of ICT-based educational reform policies and programs that can strengthen the connection between public sector investments and economic
and social transformation. In doing this, I emphasize the particular concerns and challenges of developing countries.