Doroob Program
Details of the organization
Name *
Human Resources Development Fund
Country *
Saudi Arabia
Website (URL)
http://www.hrdf.org.sa
Type *
Governments
National implementation mechanism
The organization has a strategy for coordinating WSIS Implementation at the national level:
Yes
The organization has a national e-strategy:
Yes
Information about the project
Project title *
Doroob Program
Title acronym
Doroob
Description *
Doroob, meaning paths in Arabic, is a comprehensive national project in Saudi Arabia offering a complete range of technology enabled tools and incentives, including theoretical knowledge through e-learning, practical experience through on-the-job trainings and certifications approved and recognized by major companies in the country, aiming to achieve a qualitative leap in the field of national employment, increasing the employability of the population, thus supporting the country's objectives for employment, Saudization and achieving job security in the private sector. Doroob helps to achieve the objectives of WSIS Action Line C7 – Information and communication applications: benefits in all aspects of life (E-learning).
Project website
http://www.doroob.sa
Geographical coverage *
National implementation:
Saudi Arabia
Status *
Ongoing
from 01/01/2014
to
31/12/2016
Partners
Saudi Skills Standards (SSS) Edx The Vocational and Technical College King Abdulaziz University 90 private sector companies
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
*
E-learning
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
Project type *
Programme
