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Connecting cities and communities with the Sustainable Development Goals
It is pertinent to have a strong governance system: While implementing a large-scale project such as
the MBRSLP, it was important to have a reactive governance system to deal with unexpected change
and delays.
The review of quality should be conducted independently and continuously: While dealing with a
programme on such a large scale, it is important to ensure implementation with the same quality
standards nationwide.
The following success factors can be also be taken into account:
A well-formulated strategy: This was developed with the partners’ active involvement and with full
government commitment along with the political will to support the programme from planning
through to implementation.
A clear governance structure: This was essential to provide strategic guidance, oversight and support
at multiple levels for the delivery of MBRSLP.
A set of dedicated committees and councils (teachers council, innovation council for the schools’
principals, and service management teams) that helped in capturing feedback, needs and facilitated
their engagement with the MoE, TRA and other stakeholders.
The active participation of the community (students, teacher, principals, school administration and
parents): This support remains essential throughout the journey, especially in the planning and
design phases.
Building the capacity of all staff in the schools’ system: This was done by providing a professional
development programme on the effective use of technology to improve the quality of learning for
students, to ease their transition and help them adapt to change.
MBRSLP faced many challenges throughout the implementation of its programme. As with any
smart-transformation programme, these challenges (as given in Figure 4-3) should be taken into account.
Figure 4-3 Challenges faced by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Smart Learning Program
(Source PwC, 2016)
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