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Over the past two days, COL brought together Focal Points from Commonwealth countries across Africa in Mauritius to review progress, share national experiences and help shape future priorities for education and skills development. The meeting provided an opportunity to explore how regional collaboration and emerging approaches to learning can address shared challenges and expand learning opportunities across the region.
The Africa Focal Point Meeting was opened by the Honourable Dr Kaviraj Sharma Sukon, Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research, Mauritius, who highlighted the need for stronger links between higher education and the labour market, responsible use of artificial intelligence, and regional cooperation to address connectivity and electricity challenges affecting digital learning.
In his welcome remarks and presentation on COL’s work, COL’s President and CEO, Professor Peter Scott, emphasised the role of collective action in addressing educational inequalities and the value of sharing experiences across the Commonwealth. Focal Points from each participating country then presented their respective country reports, highlighting national priorities and experiences.
Discussions focused on COL’s programmatic impact and outcomes, emerging opportunities in micro-credentials, generative AI, authentic assessment and skills development, and areas where future collaboration can make the greatest difference. A shared priority was making education more accessible, relevant and inclusive, while strengthening pathways to sustainable livelihoods.
Our sincere thank you to all Focal Points for their continued commitment to advancing education and lifelong learning across the Commonwealth. Their insights and collaboration are vital to translating shared priorities into meaningful action.
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What does the future of the Caribbean look like through the eyes of its young people?
In The Future We Build, a new youth-led journal, young Caribbean researchers and innovators explore regional blue-green challenges and how robotics, AI and creative innovation could help address them.
Developed through COL’s Pan-Caribbean Youth Robotics Innovation Project for Blue-Green Resilience and Prosperity, in partnership with Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the journal features six articles on marine biodiversity, ocean health, assistive robotics, water conservation, coastal resilience and food security.
Written by young people, for young people, the resource connects the blue, green and orange economies, showing how research, technology and advocacy can turn ideas into informed action. It also highlights skills developed through regional collaboration, from critical thinking to responsible AI use.
Explore The Future We Build under the Resources section of our project webpage: www.col.org/youthrobotics
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Dr Jako Olivier, Education Specialist: Higher Education at COL, recently visited Pretoria, South Africa, where he engaged with colleagues from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and Council on Higher Education (CHE) to share insights and explore potential areas of collaboration.
Discussions focused on shared priorities, including micro-credentials, qualifications recognition, quality assurance and digital innovation, as well as opportunities to strengthen skills recognition and create more flexible learning pathways. These exchanges laid a valuable foundation for future partnerships aimed at expanding access to quality education and lifelong learning opportunities.
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Over the past two days, COL brought together Focal Points from Commonwealth countries across Africa in Mauritius to review progress and shape future education and skills priorities.
Opened by the Honourable Dr Kaviraj Sharma Sukon, Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and
What does the Caribbean’s future look like through the eyes of its young people?
In The Future We Build, a new youth-led journal, Caribbean researchers and innovators explore how robotics, AI and creativity could address regional challenges, from marine biodiversity and ocean
Dr Jako Olivier, Education Specialist: Higher Education at COL, recently visited Pretoria, South Africa, where he engaged with colleagues from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and Council on Higher Education (CHE) to share insights and explore potential areas of
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