The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) extends its deepest gratitude to the Ministers from across the 56 Commonwealth member states who contributed to the Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning #pcf11bw in Gaborone, Botswana.
Ministers play a vital role in guiding COL’s mission by:
✅ Aligning national and Commonwealth educational priorities
✅ Expanding open, flexible, and technology-enabled learning
✅ Supporting Focal Points as essential liaisons between COL and governments
✅ Translating PCF outcomes into meaningful policy and regional priorities
Their leadership ensures that the Forum’s bold ideas can translate into policy and action across the Commonwealth. 🌍📚
Botswana Open University - BOU
Ministry of Higher Education, Botswana
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🎉 That’s a wrap! #PCF11BW 🎉
The Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning has come to a close in Botswana, after days of inspiring dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) extends heartfelt thanks to our partners, the Government of Botswana, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development, and Botswana Open University, for their leadership in co-hosting this Forum.
We also thank our sponsors at every level: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Customized, whose valued contributions made this global gathering possible.
Together, you helped bring educators, policymakers, researchers, and innovators from across the Commonwealth to advance Innovative Open Education: Fostering Resilient Societies for Sustainable Economic Development. 🌍📚
Until next time, thank you for being part of this journey toward inclusive, future-ready education.
Ministry of Higher Education, Botswana
Botswana Open University - BOU
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🎓 “At least one graduate per household.”
Professor Paloma Mohamed Martin, Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana, shares a bold vision for how education can transform families, empower communities, and shape nations. 🌍
Her keynote at #pcf11bw highlights the liberating power of education to create not just successful students, but citizens who can thrive anywhere in the world.
#openlearning #COL4D
Botswana Open University - BOU
Ministry of Higher Education, Botswana
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