The Tanzanian government has launched the HEET project, a major investment in its higher education sector, with the goal of enhancing education quality and aligning academic programs with labour market demands. Funded by a low-interest World Bank loan, the project aims to develop a skilled workforce and position higher education as a catalyst for economic transformation. The project will strengthen selected universities and institutes through infrastructure development, scholarships, and curriculum enhancement, while promoting transparency and quality within educational institutions. Education Minister Prof Adolf Mkenda emphasized the importance of the project in improving the quality of higher education in Tanzania, urging universities to effectively utilize HEET funds to improve their service delivery and compete with foreign universities.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/inside-tanzania-universities-plans-to-bridge-gaps-exposed-by-covid-19-4882588The Islamabad Education Conference is set to bring together over 150 international dignitaries from 44 countries, including ministers, ambassadors, scholars, and representatives from organizations such as UNESCO, UNICEF, and the World Bank. The conference aims to promote education for girls and pave the way for inclusive educational reforms in Muslim-majority countries. Pakistani Federal Education Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui emphasized the importance of education, stating that Pakistan is still lagging behind in terms of education and employment, and expressed a desire to learn from Afghan society's traditions. The conference will conclude with a signing ceremony of the Islamabad Declaration, outlining a shared commitment to empower girls through education.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1270357-nobel-laureate-malala-yousafzai-to-attend-girls-education-summit-in-pakistanPakistan is hosting an international education conference that will bring together over 150 dignitaries from 44 countries and several international organizations, including UNESCO, UNICEF, and the World Bank. The event aims to promote girls' education and inclusive educational reforms in Muslim-majority countries. Pakistan's Federal Education Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui stated that the conference will be attended by all four provincial education ministers as well as the chief ministers. The conference will conclude with a signing ceremony of the Islamabad Declaration, which outlines the shared commitment to empower girls through education. Notably, Malala Yousafzai, a prominent advocate for girls' education, visited Pakistan in 2022 and has been invited to participate in the conference.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/584350-malala-yousafzai-to-visit-pakistan-for-girls-education-conferenceThe World Bank announced that it will provide resources for health, education, infrastructure, and climate resilience through its IDA program. The funding, which comes from countries such as the United States, Japan, the UK, Germany, and France, aims to stabilize economies and create jobs. This is part of a three-year replenishment process, with the US committing a record $4 billion in new funding this year. The IDA has supported 35 developing countries, including China, Turkey, and South Korea, which have since graduated from developing economy status and now contribute to the fund.
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