Private sector needed to support education - Kandji-Murangi

Higher education minister Itah Kandji-Murangi has implored the private sector to form valuable partnerships with government stakeholders for the growth of Namibia&#039;s education sector.During the Transforming Education Charter inception meeting yesterday, the minister said for education to modernise, government needs to foster more partnerships with the private sector."As we move forward with the systematic implementation of the charter, it is clear that the success of this ambitious project depends on the strength of our partnerships. The government alone cannot achieve this transformation," she said."We need the support, collaboration and investment of key stakeholders, including the private sector, development partners, civil society and the international community."The charter aims to dissect and implement the recommendations from the 2022 National Conference on Education (NCE). Kandji-Murangi said the sector needs partnerships in strengthening research capacities at universities and vocational institutions, ensuring equitable access to education for all students, particularly those from disadvantaged and marginalised communities, and support in TVET programmes to equip young Namibians with practical, industry-ready skills needed for employment and entrepreneurship.Setting goalsEducation minister Anna Nghipondoka, during the event, said the two ministries will take stock of the recommendations made at the 2011 NCE.She explained that the 43 recommendations were prioritised and summarised into the following 10 key levers of change: Inclusive, quality education (improved access to quality education); accelerated educational infrastructure development; TVET curriculum review and strengthening; strengthening and expansion of the family literacy programme; transforming the pre-service teacher education programme and continuous professional development for teachers; professionalisation of the teaching profession; unlocking the potential for sustainable development for lifelong learning, arts, culture, and creative industries; expansion of digital learning and transformation; education financing; and education transformation through organisational development.She implored conference attendees to remember that "effective implementation requires strong and strategic leadership, well-coordinated efforts, and teamwork. It involves solid governance arrangements, detailed planning, project management and continued stakeholder engagement through communication and participation in NCE implementation activities."

Private sector needed to support education - Kandji-Murangi

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