The Indonesian government, led by President Prabowo's "Red and White" cabinet, has launched several initiatives to enhance the country's education sector within its first 100 days in office. The Primary and Secondary Education Ministry and Higher Education, Science, and Technology Ministry have spearheaded programs such as a nationwide school renovation project, establishment of elite high schools for top students, digital skills training for children from an early age, and improvements to teacher welfare and competence. Additionally, the government is continuing existing programs like the LPDP scholarship program, implementing the Merdeka Curriculum, promoting education digitization, expanding professional development opportunities for teachers, and strengthening vocational education.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/340150/waiting-for-education-quality-improvement-in-the-country?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightThe skills gap remains the primary obstacle to future-proofing business operations, with 63 percent of employers identifying it as such. According to projections, by 2030, 59 out of 100 workers will need to undergo reskilling or upskilling to meet changing job market demands, but 11 of these workers lack access to necessary training and development opportunities. This equates to over 120 million workers worldwide at medium-term risk of redundancy due to their current skills becoming obsolete in an increasingly automated labor market. To address this issue, governments, businesses, and educational institutions must collaborate to create effective reskilling programs and initiatives that reach the most at-risk workers. The report suggests that prioritizing workforce strategies aimed at enhancing talent management, teaching, and mentoring skills will be crucial to bridge gaps in supply and demand for skilled labor across different sectors and regions.
https://www.forbesindia.com/article/news/170-million-new-jobs-to-be-created-by-2030-but-92-million-to-be-displaced-world-economic-forum/95022/1Labour is proposing sweeping changes to the education system through the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which critics say will restrict academy freedoms and drive down school standards. The bill aims to make the education system more consistent by ending academies' independence over teachers' pay, recruitment, and curriculum. This could lead to pay cuts for top-performing teachers in academies that currently exceed national pay scales. The bill also includes measures to require all state schools to teach the national curriculum, restrict the ability of good schools to expand, and give Whitehall powers to regulate school uniforms. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the bill is necessary to keep children safe, while shadow education secretary Laura Trott warned that it will make more schools "consistently bad".
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14260487/labour-education-vandalism-plan-overhaul-academies.htmlSingapore's Ministry of Education (MOE) is facing concerns about the decline in literacy levels among older workers. According to a study by the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), Singaporeans' ability to read and understand complex texts declines with age, which may impact their employability. In response, Minister Chan emphasized the need for continuous upskilling and reskilling beyond formal education, citing the importance of developing job-specific skills and adapting to technological changes. He noted that while students perform well in school, they must also focus on developing skills beyond their 15 years of formal education to remain competitive in the workforce.
https://channelnewsasia.com/singapore/adult-literacy-decline-older-singapore-adults-oecd-new-skills-education-4844781Singapore's Minister for Education, Chan Chun Sing, has emphasized the need for a culture of learning and SkillsFuture training to keep adults in Singapore competent. This is necessary as the country's workforce needs to adapt to an increasingly complex and rapidly changing job market. The government had planned to stop using NRIC numbers for authentication, but it was not implemented. In other news, Singapore and Malaysia are exploring a framework for cross-border electricity trade through renewable energy certificates.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/skillsfuture-training-culture-learning-needed-keep-adults-competent-chan-chun-singTanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has reaffirmed her government's commitment to improving education to equip youth with skills for the country's growing investment projects, which rely heavily on modern technologies. The goal is to have a skilled workforce that can be employed in various professions within these projects, such as those established in North Unguja, Zanzibar, where President Hassan inaugurated the newly built Bumbwini Secondary School on January 8, 2025.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/samia-stresses-education-s-role-in-driving-investment-growth-4882712The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council is planning to launch a campaign called "School Chalo Abhiyan 2023-24" led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, which will begin on April 1. This initiative aims to improve the education system in the state. The announcement comes as the Indian government has been under scrutiny for its handling of educational policies, with some questioning whether the Prime Minister's own educational background is a matter of public concern.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/uttar-pradesh-cm-yogi-to-begin-school-chalo-abhiyan-2023-24-on-april-1/The Indonesian government's migrant worker program contributed significantly to the country's economy in 2024, generating Rp251 trillion in foreign exchange earnings and boosting economic growth by 0.36 percent. The program also helped reduce unemployment, with a 3.98 percent decrease in the unemployment rate. However, the demand for workers exceeded supply, prompting the government to increase its target for 2025. To address this, the government is focusing on improving migrant workers' language skills, particularly English, which will be taught starting from elementary school to make them more competitive in the global labor market.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/340430/government-targets-to-send-425000-migrant-workers-abroad-in-2025?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsThe article discusses how the bank of nan and pop is exacerbating the polarisation of Australia's education system by allowing parents to pay for private schools, creating an uneven playing field for students from different socio-economic backgrounds. The author references their own experience at a public high school in the 1990s, where there was no grass on the grounds, highlighting the stark contrast between public and private schools.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/how-the-bank-of-nan-and-pop-is-making-our-polarised-school-system-even-worse-20250103-p5l1x0.html