Education as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development in the Era of Digital Transformation

Abstract

Global changes marked by digital disruption have created new dynamics in social, economic, and educational development. Education serves as a key instrument in addressing the challenges of the disruption era, which demands high levels of digital competence, creativity, and adaptability. Through the enhancement of human resource quality, education strengthens sustainable development by shaping an innovative, critical, and globally competitive society. This study aims to examine how education functions as the main driver of sustainable development amid massive digital transformation. Using a historical research approach, this article analyzes the dynamics between digitalization, socio-economic disruption, and educational policy. The findings reveal that the integration of technology, improvement of digital literacy, and cross-sectoral collaboration constitute essential strategies for achieving sustainable development that is inclusive, adaptive, and equitable in the digital age. Education, therefore, not only serves as a means of adaptation to technological change but also as a catalyst for long-term societal transformation grounded in ethical and sustainable values.