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  • 29.07.2021

13th International Policy Dialogue Forum

This year, the 13th Policy Dialogue Forum and governance meetings of the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 (TTF) will take place from 1-3 December 2021 in Kigali, Rwanda and on-line. Jointly organized by the TTF Secretariat, and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Rwanda, the over-arching theme of this year’s policy dialogue forum is ‘Innovation in teacher policy and practice for educational recovery’ with particular attention to: i) innovation in teaching and learning, (ii) initial and in-service teacher education and (iii) education policy.

As the engine of improvement in education, innovation is critical for improving education quality for all learners and needs to be at the heart of education policies and policy making. The 2021 Policy Dialogue Forum will bring together education stakeholders from around the world, both in-person and on-line, to discuss the complexities of the post-COVID era and identify how to ‘build back better’ and ensure that education systems harness and expand collective capabilities for innovation. It will generate policy recommendations for ministries, civil society organisations, international organisations and donors that support teachers, school leaders, teacher educators and policy-makers.

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Event
  • 29.07.2021

13th International Policy Dialogue Forum

This year, the 13th Policy Dialogue Forum and governance meetings of the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 (TTF) will take place from 1-3 December 2021 in Kigali, Rwanda and on-line. Jointly organized by the TTF Secretariat, and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Rwanda, the over-arching theme of this year’s policy dialogue forum is ‘Innovation in teacher policy and practice for educational recovery’ with particular attention to: i) innovation in teaching and learning, (ii) initial and in-service teacher education and (iii) education policy.

As the engine of improvement in education, innovation is critical for improving education quality for all learners and needs to be at the heart of education policies and policy making. The 2021 Policy Dialogue Forum will bring together education stakeholders from around the world, both in-person and on-line, to discuss the complexities of the post-COVID era and identify how to ‘build back better’ and ensure that education systems harness and expand collective capabilities for innovation. It will generate policy recommendations for ministries, civil society organisations, international organisations and donors that support teachers, school leaders, teacher educators and policy-makers.

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Event
  • 23.10.2025

Participation of the Teacher Task Force in the APPRENDRE international seminar in Dakar

The International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 will take part in the international seminar organized by the APPRENDRE programme from 28 to 29 October 2025 in Dakar, Senegal, on the theme “How to attract, train and retain teachers in the profession?” On this occasion, the Secretariat of the Task Force will present a forthcoming paper on the role of effective implementation of Teacher Management Information Systems (TMIS) in strengthening teacher planning and management across sub-Saharan Africa. The paper highlights how reliable, up-to-date data on teachers can help address shortages and imbalances in teacher quantity, quality and diversity, and support evidence-based policymaking.

The seminar, which will be conducted in French, will bring together research teams, ministries of education, institutional representatives and international partners, including AFD, the World Bank, the Global Partnership for Education, CONFEMEN and UNESCO. Over two days, participants will discuss the results of 11 research projects carried out in nine African countries, focusing on factors influencing teacher motivation, retention and professional development.

By taking part in this dialogue, the Teacher Task Force reaffirms its commitment to supporting countries in developing effective teacher policies and systems, ensuring that every learner is taught by a qualified, motivated and well-supported teacher, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4.

For more information about the seminar and its programme, please visit the APPRENDRE website.

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Event
  • 07.10.2025

Webinar Series on Educating the Whole Person: Pathways to Health and Well-being

The Africa Teachers Webinar Series is a monthly learning event that aims to provide education stakeholders with insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to strengthening Teacher Professional Development (TPD) across the continent. It highlights effective models, policy recommendations, and practical strategies for making TPD more accessible, relevant, and sustainable.

The third set of the Africa Teachers Webinar Series will concentrate on education for health and well-being, with three sessions planned as follows:

  • October 9, 3pm (GMT+3): Promoting Learners’ Health, Well-being, and Life Skills: Practical Approaches for Pre-service Training for Teachers
  • November 20, 2pm (GMT+3): Launch of “planning for Healthy and Thriving Learners”: Global Innovations
  • December 11, 3pm (GMT+3): Supporting Teachers for Inclusive Education: School Eye Health and Other Programs for Children with Disabilities

Register now to follow the webinar series. Simultaneous interpretation is available in French and Portuguese.

Attend all three sessions in the third set to earn a digital certificate participation!

The series is co-sponsored by the Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities, the African Union, the European Union’s Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa, and the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (GPE KIX), a joint endeavour with the International Development Research Centre, Canada. The third set is also supported by the UNESCO flagship programme - Our rights, Our lives, Our future (03), UNESCO's section of Health and Education and Inter-Agency Group on School Health and Nutrition. The webinar series is organized by UNESCO’s International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa, which leads the GPE KIX Africa 19 Hub and is a partner in the European Union’s Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa.

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