The Role of Non-Governmental Organizations in the Digitalization of Higher Education: Opportunities for Implementing the Experience of Singapore, Japan, and South Korea in Kazakhstan

Titolo Rivista RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'
Autori/Curatori Gulmira Mussina, Asima Nuraly, Aigerim Ospanova, Zhaslan Nurbaev, Akbota Zholdasbekova
Pubblicazione Online First 07/08/2025 Fascicolo 2025/2
Lingua Inglese Numero pagine 15 P. 91-105 Dimensione file 0 KB
DOI 10.3280/riss2025oa19725
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This article examines the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in advancing the digitalization of higher education. Through content analysis, the study explores the experiences of Singapore, Japan, and South Korea to assess their applicability in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The article presents an overview of NGOs and a comparative analysis of the role of NGOs in the digitalization of higher education across countries. The findings suggest that NGOs can significantly contribute to the digitalization of higher education by leveraging tools such as grant funding, staff training programs, and research project implementation. Additionally, the article provides recommendations for enhancing the digitalization of education in Kazakhstan with active NGO participation.

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Gulmira Mussina, Asima Nuraly, Aigerim Ospanova, Zhaslan Nurbaev, Akbota Zholdasbekova, The Role of Non-Governmental Organizations in the Digitalization of Higher Education: Opportunities for Implementing the Experience of Singapore, Japan, and South Korea in Kazakhstan in "RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'" 2/2025, pp 91-105, DOI: 10.3280/riss2025oa19725