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What’s next for education in the Caribbean?
COL held its Caribbean Focal Points Meeting in March 2026, bringing together senior officials from 12 Caribbean Commonwealth countries, along with Malta, to shape a shared vision for improving education and skills development in the region.
The priorities are clear: strengthening teacher development, advancing digital and AI literacy, aligning skills with the blue and green economies, and deepening regional collaboration. Discussions also highlighted the need to enhance learning in mathematics and language, and to expand opportunities in STEAM, TVET, and innovation.
Read the full story, originally published in the latest issue of Connections: www.col.org/news/caribbean-focal-points-set-priorities-for-skills-and-digital-transformation/
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Happy 66th Independence Day, Togo!
Since becoming an official member of the Commonwealth in 2022, Togo has initiated advancements in open schooling, higher education, teacher education, and skills development.
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MPSE) has championed progress, launching blended learning-based progammes for teaching, developing and implementing ODL policies, and strengthening digital and pedagogical skills for teaching STEM in English.
As our work in Togo progresses, new partnerships will continue to expand opportunities for learners and educators in the years ahead.
Happy 65th Independence Day, Sierra Leone!
COL partners with the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, along with local institutions and civil society organisations across Sierra Leone, to drive transformative change in open learning. From better equipping students and teachers to empowering farmers through lifelong learning, and expanding access via technology-enabled solutions, Sierra Leonne is shaping a more inclusive, resilient, and future-ready learning ecosystem.
With the support of our Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning, Sierra Leone has made big strides in strengthening ODL: implementing a national policy across tertiary institutions, developing quality assurance and learner support guidelines, and enhancing operations at higher education institutions. These efforts have led to the establishment of a National Micro-Credentials Framework and the development of an AI policy for tertiary education.
We look forward to deepening our collaboration with Sierra Leone to make open education more equitable and accessible in the years to come.
Ministry Of Technical and Higher Education, Sierra Leone Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology Freetown Polytechnic Milton Margai Technical University Njala University in Sierra Leone University of Sierra Leone Tertiary Education Commission SL
Happy 66th Independence Day, Togo!
Since becoming an official member of the Commonwealth in 2022, Togo has initiated advancements in open schooling, higher education, teacher education, and skills development. The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MPSE) has
Happy 65th Independence Day, Sierra Leone!
COL partners with the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, along with local institutions and civil society organisations across Sierra Leone, to drive transformative change in open learning. From better equipping students and
Happy Freedom Day, South Africa!
South Africa is redefining how learning happens through digital innovation and supporting inclusive education pathways both nationally and across the region.
Through its leadership and strong partnerships, South Africa has helped drive regional
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