Ashraf Abo Arafe
21 January –The Education World Forum in London welcomed delegations from across the globe to present the country’s vision on reforming education. His Excellency Minister of Education Tarek Shawky headed the high-ranking Egyptian delegation is headed by.
The delegation includes Deputy Minister for Teacher Affairs Dr. Mohamed Omar, as well as senior advisors at the ministry. The delegation will also be participating in the leading education technology conference The BETT show to showcase the latest work of Egyptian Knowledge Bank.
During his visit, the Egyptian Education Minister will meet the Minister of State for International Development and Minister of State for Middle East Alistair Burt, Minister of Investment Graham Stuart, to discuss increasing strategic cooperation in the field of education, and the Minister of State for School Standards Nick Gibb.
British Ambassador to Egypt Sir Geoffrey Adams said: “ There is no place better than the Education World Forum and BETT show for Egypt to share its vision with world leading pioneers, experts and policy makers in the field of education. We have seen the positive steps Egypt has taken towards reforming its educational system, and we remain committed to strengthen our partnership and offer world class education to its future generations, and equip them with the skills and knowledge so they need to take their country forward.”
Educationtion World Forum!
The Education World Forum is the world’s largest gathering of education and skills ministers. Delegates representing over two-thirds of the world’s population gather in the UK in January each year to debate future education policy. The event comprises three days of insight and inspiration from pioneers, policy makers and experts, with many sessions given by education ministers themselves as part of an honest assessment of education’s common issues and challenges.
* BETT!
Bett is the first industry show of the year in the education technology landscape, bringing together 850 leading companies, 103 exciting new edtech start-ups and over 34,700 attendees
from the global education community, that come together to celebrate, find inspiration and discuss the future of education, as well as the role technology and innovation plays in enabling all educators and learners to thrive.
