As we commemorate the International Day of Education 2024, Let us prioritize education as a public good; support it with cooperation, partnerships and funding; and recognize that leaving no one behind starts with Education.
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Commemoration of the International Day of Education 2024
How can governments, organizations, and individuals effectively collaborate and mobilize resources to ensure that education is recognized and supported as a fundamental public good, especially in contexts where access to quality education remains a challenge? Regards Telkom University
Ensuring that education is recognized and supported as a fundamental public good, particularly in contexts where access to quality education remains a challenge, requires concerted efforts from governments, organizations, and individuals. Here are some of our proposed strategies for effective collaboration and resource mobilization:
Policy Advocacy and Reform: Governments should prioritize education in their policy agendas and allocate and spend sufficient resources towards improving access, quality, and equity in education. Civil society organizations (CSO) like Childhood Development Organization (CDO) can play a crucial role in influencing policy decisions and advocating for reforms that prioritize education as a fundamental public good.
Community Engagement and Empowerment: Engaging local communities, parents, and stakeholders in decision-making processes related to education is essential for ensuring that initiatives are contextually relevant and sustainable. Community-driven approaches can help identify specific needs, mobilize resources, and foster ownership and accountability for educational outcomes. As a Local Education advocate, CDO has been engaging communities in all its initiatives to create a sense of ownership and this has been producing positive results.