(London 16/06/2022)-The annual Education World Forum has reflected on the gaps in education support, as well as advancing the need for delivering innovative approaches to overturn the disruptive effect of the Covid19 pandemic.
According to a press release from the Liberian Embassy in London, the gathering of more than one hundred education ministers – as well as- private sector partners and firms- assessed the unique countries’ realities and shared experiences about practical situations needed to address the aftermath of one of the most compelling schools’ disruptions in recent history.
According to a dispatch from London, the most notable observation of the thematic discussions highlighted the huge gaps between those with better economic position and those less advantageous.
The event was held in London on the theme: Building Forward Together: Stronger, Bolder, better.
‘The process of adjusting to the closure of schools and repackaging education delivery- brought light to the depth of inequality across the world. one delegate indicated.
Liberia’s Education Minister, Prof. D. Ansu Sonii indicated that the forum represents a major platform for sharing experiences from different education systems and the common paths to better results.
Irrespective of the resource challenges, the policy and common learning approaches- ‘present a new dimension for our team to sharpen the vision to which Liberia education system is already building and transforming upon.’ The Minister stressed.
The Global Education Forum is a significant opportunity to keep education at the front burner of decision making; stressing that education remains the light of the world and as such ‘learning and teaching remain crucial to the future generations.
Minister Sonii on the side-lines of the forum held discussions with different education partners involved with modern technologies to generate better learning outcomes and education support.
The meetings also consolidated with partners already delivering results with Liberian schools and others aspiring for partnership.
The Minister considers the meeting laudable as Liberia continues to explore more avenues to strengthen and diversify approaches to education.
The shift from printed books to online access of key text was at the top of meetings with some of the service delivery partners on display at the London conference.
The shift according to Minister Sonii will save costs on mass printing of books and ensure reliable access across the country.
The Permanent Secretary for Education of the United Kingdom, Ms. Susan Acland-Hood, said the gathering was based on a desire to improve learning and education from a global perspective; with the delegates motivated to ensure that the world is a better place, and the next generation is better prepared for the task they will inherit.
‘More than 116 countries and 115 ministers of education were represented.’ With half of the world present she insisted- the event highlighted unique challenges, ‘but often the challenges were deeply common -time and again.
She outlined the challenge of the advantageous to the least advantageous; The challenge of recovering from the devastating impact of Covid19 and the mass disruption to education services. challenges of vocational education and training and the need to align with employers- providing rapidly needed skills to drive industries and bring back jobs.
‘We must build on the gains of the conference by building more and more open global communities.’
Such communities will bring together people and students from around the world into an interconnected forum of knowledge- geared towards solving the highest challenges of the future.
She reminded the gathering to effectively leverage the gains of the forum ahead of next year’s event.