By Kingsley Asiedu
Professor Mohammed Belhocine, Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, has said African Union (AU) is committed to transforming Edward sector.
Prof Belhocone made the above statement while addressing journalists in a press briefing on the sidelines of the 6th AU Mid-Year Coordinating Meeting. He highlighted
The African Union’s (AU) efforts to transform the education sector, aligned with the 2024 AU theme, “Educate an African fit for the 21st Century.”
According to him, the AU has developed a roadmap with 10 objectives, including reforming the teaching profession, promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and foundational learning, and enhancing equitable access to education. Professor Belhocine outlined key activities and milestones achieved since February 2024, including:
– A pre-launch ceremony in Addis Ababa, attended by high-level officials and partners
– Contributions to the 14th Policy Dialogue Forum on addressing the global teacher shortage
– A symposium on teaching African history and promoting African Renaissance and integration
– Efforts to promote Technical and Vocational
Education and Training (TVET)
– Celebrating the 9th African School Feeding Day in Burundi
– A seminar on the role of education in building peace in Africa
– Strengthening partnerships with international organizations, including the G7 and Canada
The AU aims to build resilient education systems, increase access to inclusive and quality learning, and promote education as a catalyst for peace and development. Despite progress, challenges persist, and sustained efforts are necessary to achieve the targets set out in the roadmap.
The Commissioner emphasized the need for strategic collaboration, advocacy, and engagement to transform the education sector and create a better future for African children.