Why a Regional Approach to Education?
IGAD Member States have their own policies and strategies on education, science, technology and innovation. However, approaches to education vary from country to country. As we are living in an increasingly globalized world where people, goods and services move across borders, it is imperative that countries develop shared visions, common targets and collective action in their efforts to produce the skills, competencies and capabilities that are required for the 21st century.
The need for doing so has been amply emphasized in different regional and international commitments such as Agenda 2063 of the African Union, the SDGs and national strategies. Regional Economic Communities (RECs), IGAD included, have been entrusted with mandates to ensure regional cooperation, harmonization, tracking progresses and providing platforms for sharing best practices in different sectors including education.
With this in mind, the IGAD Regional Education Policy Framework is intended to serve as a tool for enhancing cooperation among Member States, development partners, and the international community for the purpose of promoting education, science, technology and innovation.
