TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS AND LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY OF ETHIOPIA WITH INSIGHTS FROM SOUTH ASIA

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of technological advancements and leadership strategies on the enhancement of higher education delivery in East Africa, with a specific focus on Ethiopia. Through scholarly research conducted by studying and analysing relevant literature and themes, this study explained the critical roles of advanced educational technologies and transformative leadership in enhancing educational outcomes. Evidence obtained, highlighted those technologies such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), virtual classrooms, and online libraries drastically enhanced the delivery and availability of education, especially to underserved communities. Forbey's (2019) work revealed that leadership plays a critical role in creating a culture that supports the use of technology and the adoption of its innovations. The paper also assessed the level of technological advancement in East Africa, using support and infrastructure as factors that may cause or hinder advancement. Comparing it with other regions such as Pakistan and India, one can learn about the regular issues and peculiarities of technology use. Infrastructural support, faculty training, and related policies were suggested to sustain learning technology implementation. The present study provided East African countries with knowledge on educational reforms and offered strategic directions for countries aspiring to use technology to strengthen education.