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#TeacherprofessionalDevelopment #IGADEducation #Entebbe IGAD Opens National Dialogue on Teacher Professional Development for Quality Education, this morning, in Entebbe, Uganda @giz_gmbh @Frontieri @UNmigration @UNESCO @EU_Commission @Refugees @IGADEduProgam @Byemisrach @fisseham23 @drkebedekassa @AnibVicky1

#IGADEducation The 4th Conference of IGAD Ministers in Charge of Education has commenced in #Entebbe. You can follow the events live on @IGADsecretariat and YouTube 📽️

#IGADEducation Today, @IgadSecretariat, in collaboration with @UNHCR_AU, launched the 5th Regional Meeting on Refugee Inclusion in National Education Systems in Addis Ababa, #Ethiopia. The 2-day meeting reviews progress and challenges in implementing the #DjiboutiDeclaration and #ActionPlan, drawing on evaluation findings and developments since 2022. At the opening, Dr. Duguma Adugna, Chief of Staff, Office of the Executive Secretary, stressed that sustainable inclusion requires stronger domestic resource mobilization alongside predictable, coordinated international support. He highlighted #INSPIRE, the #IDAWindow, the Global Partnership for Education, #EducationCannotWait and bilateral partnerships as key to strengthening national education systems. The meeting also reflects on findings from the 2022 Evaluation of Progress Against the Djibouti Declaration, with a focus on refugee inclusion in national education systems, financing, partnerships and monitoring of commitments.

#IGADEducation 📒The summary and findings of the skills-set assessment study highlight the need for comprehensive qualification recognition due to significant barriers faced by migrant workers, refugees, and returnees in accessing their preferred vocations. The barriers include; 🚧Bureaucratic challenges, 🚧Lack of formal recognition, and 🚧Socio-economic exclusion, which lead to underutilization of skills and talents. Study Proposals; 🔆The study proposes two pilot projects aimed at facilitating mutual recognition of vocational training programs and supporting the reintegration of returnees. 🔆Emphasizes the importance of establishing effective frameworks for skill recognition and; 🔆Calls for Integration to enhance economic contributions from migrants in the region. #IGADMigration

#IGADEducation 🎯Facilitating Access to Higher Education for Displaced Persons --🚩The Case Study of @MCFMakerere Key Highlights; ✅25% of scholarships are designated for Refugees and other displaced affected communities including host communities. ✅Works with @UNHCRuganda and @OPMUganda and other partners in engaging refugees ✅Conducts scholarship awareness visits in refugee settlements ✅Has representation of refugees at the governance level. ~ Prof. Justine Namaalwa, MCF, Program Director

#TeacherprofessionalDevelopment #IGADEducation #Entebbe IGAD Opens National Dialogue on Teacher Professional Development for Quality Education, in Entebbe, Uganda Presentation: Background and context/objectives of the meeting Presenter: @drkebedekassa Senior Coordinator, Education, Science, Technology and Innovation program. @giz_gmbh @Frontieri @UNmigration @UNESCO @EU_Commission @Refugees @IGADEduProgam @Byemisrach @fisseham23 @AnibVicky1

#IGADEducation The #3Day IGAD Regional TVET Workshop on Skills Assessment has concluded in Nairobi, Kenya. Feedback from reviewing the study to assess skills and opportunities for migrants and displaced persons in urban cities in the IGAD region will be key in refining the IGAD regional TVET strategy, that is set for adoption by IGAD Member States. The Interim Director, @IGADHealthS, Mr. @MabuyaMubarakx urged all stakeholders in strengthening and broadening the IGAD TVET frameworks. The workshop has been attended by @RefugeesAfrica and supported by @giz_gmbh Mary Njugi, the Director Field Services and Cross Cutting Issues at the @EduMinKenya challenged participants to bridge the gap between the academia and the demand in the industries. Under the Strengthening IGAD Migration Policy Implementation (SIMPI) Project.

#IGADEducation 📍𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 | Arta, Djibouti 🇩🇯 The @IGADsecretariat has commenced a validation workshop on the revised Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Strategy (2026–2035), aimed at strengthening national TVET systems to build a skilled workforce for regional development. Mr. Fisseha Meseret, Education Programme Officer, speaking on behalf of Amb. Moussa @meigague, the Director @IGADHealthS at IGAD, highlighted that the revised strategy represents a collective roadmap for transformation, focusing on stronger institutions, innovative financing, digital integration, and a renewed commitment to quality, relevance, access, inclusion, and partnerships. #IGADSupportPlatform

Ongoing: Ms. Winnie Bulimo of @KKnqa makes a presentation on the IGAD Qualifications Framework (IGADQF) at the #IGADEducation #IGADSupportPlatform National Consultation meeting in #Entebbe Some of the benefits of IGADQF include; ✔Reference point to Member States as they develop their National Qualifications Framework ✔ Recognition of knowledge and skills acquired outside the formal MS national education systems ✔ Provides for comparability framework for qualifications to promote social inclusion and attainment of SDGs, lifelong and access to employment and educational opportunities ✔ Facilitate recognition, transferability and mobility of skills, labour and qualifications ✔ Promote gender equity in access to education ✔ Strengthen National Assessment, Quality Assurance and Accreditation systems in education and training ✔ Provide better coordination of qualification frameworks and systems within the IGAD region to mention but a few.

#IGADEducation The 3-day multi-stakeholder meeting on IGAD’s regional engagement with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in #Arta, #Djibouti has concluded. Participants agreed to: 👉 Build a shared understanding of TVET engagement in refugee contexts at both national and regional levels. 👉 Prioritize recommendations for policy alignment and stronger coordination mechanisms. 👉 Develop a draft joint action plan to enhance TVET engagement and promote inclusive skills delivery. #IGADat40

#IGADEducation 📍Advancing Skills Development in the IGAD Region | Arta, Djibouti 🇩🇯 On #Day2, building on the validation of the revised TVET Strategy (2026–2035), Member States presented the status of TVET systems in their countries, highlighting approaches to engagement and labour market alignment. Discussions focused on strengthening linkages between skills development and employment outcomes, including in refugee-hosting contexts. The exchange of experiences and clarifications contributed to a shared understanding of priorities for effective TVET implementation across the region. #IGADSupportPlatform #SkillsDevelopment #IGADat40

#TeacherprofessionalDevelopment #IGADEducation #AddisAbaba IGAD National Dialogue for Quality Education, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Day #2 Partnership and IGAD Teacher Training Policy Presenter: #EthiopiaMOE Discussion: Question and Answer @giz_gmbh @UNmigration @UNESCO @EU_Partnerships @Refugees @IGADEduProgam @fisseham23 @drkebedekassa @Byemisrach @AnibVicky1 @AlwanFathia #MOE

#RegionalTeacherTraning #IGADEducation #Entebbe The IGAD Regional Teacher Training and the IGAD National Dialogue on Teacher Professional Development for Quality Education, in Entebbe, Uganda The IGAD Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation Program endeavor to address educational issue at regional and national level. Needless to mention education, in general, and science, technology, and innovation, in particular, is a key for economic development and social transformation. ESTI undertakes various strategic interventions to support member states in the sector. Among its commitments, the following stand out clearly: -Policy coherence and strategic directions, -Coordination of regional and national implementation of policies and programs -Capacity building to member states in selected and critical areas can serve as an example of translating policies and programs into concrete actions -Creating regional and national platforms of dialogue and advocacy to promote education within the region, -To facilitate Monitoring and Evaluation in the education sector and -To encourage Learning Exchange Missions (LMS) among IGAD MS and between IGAD and other regions or MS. @drkebedekassa Senior Coordinator, Education, Science, Technology and Innovation program @giz_gmbh @Frontieri @UNmigration @EU_Commission @Refugees @IGADEduProgam @Byemisrach @fisseham23 @drkebedekassa @AnibVicky1 @AlwanFathia #MOESUG

#TeacherprofessionalDevelopment #IGADEducation #Juba IGAD National Dialogue on Teacher Professional Development for Quality Education, in Juba, South Sudan Day – 3 Group Work presentation on the IGAD Regional Teacher Training Initiative The IGAD RTTI Frame work, Curriculum, Policy and strategy, Resource Mobilization and Role of Member States and Stakeholders @Refugees @giz_gmbh @UNmigration @UNESCO @IGADEduProgam @Byemisrach @fisseham23 @drkebedekassa @AnibVicky1

#HapppeningNow at the #IGADEducation Meeting @LucyDaxbacher, EUTF Program Manager Protocols on Free Movement of Persons & Transhumance presents a brief on #IGAD Free Movement of Persons Protocol as an important & key instrument in accessing education in the IGAD region

#IGADEducation | 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The 5th IGAD Meeting on Refugee Inclusion in National Education Systems concluded, yesterday in Addis Ababa, #Ethiopia, following two days of dialogue and collaboration. The meeting recommended revising the Action Plan to the #DjiboutiDeclaration, supported by a strengthened Monitoring & Evaluation framework to track progress towards the full inclusion of refugees in national education systems. Member States and partners also reached a shared understanding on realistic, measurable and financeable commitments that can be collectively delivered over the next five years. At the closing, Mr. @abebaw_bihonegn, IGAD Head of Mission to Ethiopia, noted that the experiences of Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda demonstrate that transitioning to government-led education is possible. “A key outcome of this meeting is our pledge to strengthen this plan and our Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks.” @Refugees @_AfricanUnion

Conclusion of Day 1 and Group photo of the #IGADEducation #IGADSupportPlatform National Consultation meeting that is being convened in close collaboration with @Educ_SportsUg and other @GovUganda ministries, relevant partners and stakeholders in the development and advancement of the Ugandan National Qualifications Framework for access to quality education for the displaced population migrants and host communities.

IGAD's IGADQF Training boosts education for refugees & communities! With @giz_gmbh , @IGADHealthS #IGAD is training NQF experts & fostering collaboration to deliver quality education per the Djibouti Declaration. #IGADEducation @IGADsecretariat @IGAD_Spokes @NyangePatience

#IGADEducation 📍The IGADQF Capacity Building Training on IGAD Qualifications Framework aims to; ✅Enhance the domestication/familiarization of the IGADQF ✅Enhance understanding of policy documents, manuals and recommendations on the IGADQF ✅Training NQF experts from Member States to strengthen their understanding and capacity to develop and implement NQFs. ✅Facilitate peer exchange and collaborative problem-solving across IGAD Member States Development of the IGADQF is supported by @giz_gmbh and is one of the five key deliverables of the Djibouti Declaration (DD) that focuses on improving access to quality education for refugees, returnees, and host communities within the region.

#TeacherprofessionalDevelopment #IGADEducation #AddisAbaba IGAD National Dialogue on Teacher Professional Development for Quality Education, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to start shortly. @giz_gmbh @UNmigration @UNESCO@EU_Partnerships @Refugees @IGADEduProgam@fisseham23 @drkebedekassa @AnibVicky1 @AlwanFathia

#IGADEducation 🛑 #Concluded: The National Consultation workshop on the Implementation of the IGAD Regional Qualifications Framework and Kenya National Qualifications Framework has closed in #Nairobi. The consultations were conducted to create a common understanding among the ministries of education, national stakeholders, and development partners with the view to appreciate its impact on the education and skill building sector and improving the quality of education and training. Participants reviewed and appraised the Kenyan National Qualifications Framework in relation with the regional IGAD Qualifications Framework and provided recommendations for future actions. The Chief of Staff to the Executive Secretary and Ag. Director, @IGADHealthS, Mr. @MabuyaMubarakx thanked the Government of Kenya their leadership in education reform and being pioneers at developing the National Qualifications Frameworks in the region.