Digital Transformation in Higher Education in Developing Countries to Promote Sustainable Development

Abstract

-Sustainability stands as a paramount concern for the global community, transcending individual responsibilities to become a collective imperative. At its core, sustainability hinges on the prudent preservation of available resources, ensuring their longevity by easing wasteful practices and preventing depletion. Within this global context, the education sector in developing countries, particularly higher education, struggles to support sustainability. Notably, numerous Arab universities still employ traditional methods to manage the educational process, encompassing teaching methodologies. Compounded by administrative challenges, these practices have led to an alarming depletion of university resources. In response to this critical issue, the present research rigorously investigates the experiences of Arab universities in navigating the transition to e-learning and integrating electronic tools to enhance the educational process, as a pre-step to digital transformation. A meticulous exploration of the obstacles and challenges confronted by these institutions in this transformative journey is a focal point of this study. Through comprehensive analysis, the research presents a strategic roadmap designed to guide Arab universities toward a nuanced and effective digital transformation. This roadmap, envisioned by the research, holds the potential to significantly contribute to achieving sustainability goals by preserving university resources and, by extension, national resources. By aligning educational practices with modern technological advancements, the research envisions a harmonious integration that addresses immediate challenges and fosters a resilient foundation for sustained educational and national development.