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Welcome Note
On 28th and 29th July 2021 , the education world gathered physically and virtually at the Global Education Summit in London , UK . The Summit , Co - hosted by the president of the Republic of Kenya , His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta , and the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson , deliberated on how to advance the Global Partnership for Education ( GPE ) agenda . The focus of their discussions was to lobby the 90 GPE partnership nations , to invest in quality education for all children and to work towards transforming education in total .
An in-depth look , at the sentiments and commitment expressed by the two leaders reveals , that their views resonate with the ongoing education reforms in Kenya , especially in light of the COVID – 19 pandemic challenges . Case in point ; the four themes discussed at the Summit , which are in tandem with the transformation currently underway in the country . We look at these themes in context and can see how they mirror the education reform agenda . Resetting education , for instance , is and has been one of the key focus areas for education stakeholders in the country . And as it is , various policy initiatives have been implemented , and others are ongoing that will see learning ’ s from the COVID-19 pandemic adopted , its impact gauged , and the recovery plans developed .
Financing impact also a noteworthy theme of the Summit , resonates with discussions in Kenya which are looking at ways to increase funding , implementing shared resourcing and improving efficiency in finance and resource mobilization . Another significant issue is that of Gender equality and inclusion , where there is concerted effort to evaluate what propagates exclusion and the course of action to take in closing this gap and enhancing parity . Finally , but most importantly , is the theme on the education ripple effect , bringing to fore structural and institutional inequalities and addressing these challenges via connection and alignment between education and other sectors to improve livelihoods through health , nutrition , protection and climate change .
In this second edition , we are cognizant of the work that will be required to actualize these goals . We have featured some of these reforms and insights ensuing thereof , and highlighted topics on curriculum reforms ; leadership ; equity and inclusion ; digital transformation and skills development . We continue to remain true to our agenda , which is to highlight the discourse on better learning outcomes . To this end , we once again thank you for your contributions and collaborations , so that together , SDG number 4 – on equity , quality , inclusion and equality for lifelong learning , can become a reality .
Priscilla Kerebi , Publisher
Editorial
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EdSource Quarterly | Oct-Dec l 2021