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Education

Category KPI Result Performance to Benchmark SDG

Student ICT Access Not Reported

School Enrollment 92.36 %

Higher Education
Degrees (per 48 816.00
100 000 inhabitants)

Adult Literacy 99.63 %

Valencia reports a high adult literacy rate (in line with the national adult literacy rate of up to 98.25%)
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and a high number of higher education degrees per 100 000 inhabitants. While school enrollment is
also reported to be high, it is recommended that Valencia quantifies and reports the percentage of
students with classroom access to ICT facilities. Valencia should collect data from public and private
schools, as well as recognized religious and home schools that meet defined governmental standards.
ICT facilities can be measured to include those with internet connectivity, computer labs, ICT modules,
digital learning, and so on.

If Valencia plans to introduce ICTs to more classrooms, it is recommended that the city not only
considers the total cost-benefit for any initiative and the supply and maintenance of the requisite
infrastructure, but that it should also ensure that investments are matched with teacher support
and other policies aimed at effective ICT use. All internet connectivity in schools should be stable
and affordable, and security measures such as filters and site blockers should be put in place and
maintained. ICTs should be integrated into the curriculum itself. ICT introduction policies should use
an incremental pathway by bringing in sustainable and easily upgradable ICT. Lastly, policies should
ensure inclusiveness by offering media, internet, and digital literacy to all students, not just those in
specific geographic areas or particular socio-economic groups. 24

For more information on any specific projects already planned or underway, please see the section on
‘Goals and Projects for a Smart Sustainable Future’.

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