UNESCO reaffirmes UNESCO’s commitment to education in Africa

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Chemistry class in Kenya

At a recent meeting of African Ministers of Education, UNESCO’s Director-General, Koïchiro Matsuura, reaffirmed UNESCO’s commitment to education in Africa.

Ministers of Education from African Member States as well as the African Union Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology, Professor Nagia Essayad, participated in discussions.

The meeting was held within the context of the 34th session of the General Conference and offered the opportunity to discuss UNESCO’s initiatives and activities in Africa in an informal way.

Related links

• Education for All
• Literacy Initiative for Empowerment (LIFE)
• Teacher Training Initiative for sub-Saharan Africa (TTISSA)
• The Global Initiative on Education and HIV/AIDS (EDUCAIDS)