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Vice-President of CO

Vice-President of COL, Anne-Marie Scott attended the ICDE World Conference in New Zealand, where global leaders, institutions, and policymakers gathered for four days of rich dialogue on the future of open, distance, and digital learning.

The conference featured dynamic sessions on policy, innovation, emerging technologies, and international collaboration. COL’s presence strengthened partnerships and added to vital conversations shaping the next phase of ODL around the world.COL’s Vice-President, Anne-Marie Scott, represented the organisation at the ICDE World Conference 2025 in New Zealand. The four-day conference brought together institutions, policymakers, and education leaders to discuss developments in open, distance, and digital learning, with sessions exploring policy, innovation, emerging technologies, and global collaboration. COL’s participation supported ongoing engagement with international partners and contributed to current conversations shaping the future of ODL worldwide.

Photo: Courtesy of the ICDE, International Council for Open and Distance Education Facebook page.

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Don’t miss the Ope

Don’t miss the Open TVET Expo 2025!

Join TVET professionals from across Zambia at TVTC Luanshya for two days of powerful discussions and practical insights on blended learning, innovation, and policy in TVET.

Event Dates & Times (Zambia):
📌 25 November — 08:30 AM CAT
📌 26 November — 08:30 AM CAT
(These correspond to 24 & 25 Nov at 10:30 PM PST)

Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/85VlxiGDRtCxejL-uP1PcA#/registration

Together, let’s shape the future of skills, technology, and education in Zambia and beyond!

Ministry of Technology and Science - Zambia Teveta Zambia The University of Zambia -UNZA

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