Somalia’s Minister of Education, Culture, and Higher Education, Farah Sheikh Abdikadir, recently spoke at the Global Gateway High-Level Event on Education in Brussels, Belgium. This event, co-hosted by the European Commission and the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, focused on the critical role of educational transformation in global development.
Minister Farah highlighted Somalia’s commitment to enhancing its educational infrastructure during his address. “By hiring 3,000 new teachers, we are steadfastly improving our educational system and significantly raising the quality of education throughout the country,” he said.
This year’s event, held at the Flagey Culture House, convened political leaders, business figures, and decision-makers worldwide to showcase the EU’s dedication to strengthening international educational partnerships. Through the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, it addressed the urgent global challenges of skills shortages.
The Global Gateway strategy emphasizes creating smart, clean, secure links across various sectors, including digital, transport, energy, and climate. Education and skills development are pivotal, receiving 13% of the EU’s international partnerships portfolio.
“Following our commitments from the 2022 Transforming Education Summit in New York, the EU has pledged a substantial portion of our budget to education, aiming to turn global commitments into actionable, local solutions,” said an EU spokesperson.
The event included sessions on teaching quality, financing, equity, inclusion, and innovation, focusing on green and digital skills essential in today’s technology-driven environment.
In addition to networking opportunities, the conference provided a platform for sharing success stories and discussing strategies for future educational investments and cooperation.
