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Building STEAM capacity in Belize and Jamaica: Driving digital transformation through collaborative teacher networks

How can we bridge the gap between ambitious education policies and the…

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International Day of Recognition: Making learning count through RPL and Micro-credentials

By Dr Jako Olivier, Adviser: Higher Education, COL Learning not only takes place in classrooms…

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Webinar: Insights from the Empowering Women and Girls project journey

Over the past three years, the Empowering Women and Girls Project has…

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VUSSC Voices #11: Professionalising youth work through micro-credentials

VUSSC Voices, a webinar series highlighting expert voices from COL’s Virtual University…

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COL’s regular newsletter, The Commonwealth Open Learning Bulletin, shares curated stories and insights from across the Commonwealth and around the world, spotlighting ideas that support equitable learning and sustainable development.

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Work should offer more than income; it should open pathways to dignity, equality, and opportunity for all learners.

In Zanzibar, Tanzania, COL is supporting Pathways to Prosperity, an Open TVET project that brings together regulators, institution-based providers, and community-based organisations to strengthen the quality and reach of Technical and Vocational Education and Training. By mainstreaming gender across skills development, the project is addressing persistent inequities in access that perpetuate wider social and economic inequalities.

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Collaborating with our sister organisations is critical to strengthening resilience and advancing shared prosperity for the Commonwealth’s 2.7 billion citizens.

COL looks forward to working with The Commonwealth Secretariat’s new Deputy Secretary-General (Programmes), Ambassador Tanmaya Lal, and new Deputy Secretary-General (Corporate), Tania Baumann, to deliver on our shared commitment to learning for sustainable development across the Commonwealth.

#Commonwealth #Partnerships #SustainableDevelopment #SharedProsperity #LearningForDevelopmentWe are pleased to welcome two new Deputy Secretaries-General to strengthen delivery of the Commonwealth’s strategic priorities across our 56 member countries.

Ambassador Tanmaya Lal joins as Deputy Secretary-General (Programmes) and Tania Baumann as Deputy Secretary-General (Corporate).

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The Commonwealth consists of three intergovernmental “sister” organisations: the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Commonwealth Foundation, and the Commonwealth of Learning.

In our latest issue of Connections, Razmi Farook, Director-General of the Commonwealth Foundation, shares her vision for shaping a more inclusive and resilient Commonwealth. She reflects on the unique mandates of each sister institution, while highlighting our collective alignment and collaborative strength. Read the full story at the news link in our bio. #Commonwealth #EducationForAll #CivicParticipation #LearningForChange ...

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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.

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Looking for fresh insights into how open learning is evolving across the Commonwealth? The April 2026 issue of Connections is now live!

This edition highlights institutional, national, and regional shifts in education, with reflections from India and the Caribbean on rethinking access, quality, and innovation — particularly in the context of the growing influence of AI. We have also included perspectives from our partners, including the Commonwealth Foundation’s new Director-General and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa.

You’ll find stories, case studies, and resources, along with insights from regional collaborations addressing issues such as skills, youth employment, and inclusion. Learn more and read the full issue at the news link in our bio.

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