PM challenges stakeholders to use IQEC 2026 productively in boosting quality education

DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has challenged education stakeholders to translate discussions at the Sixth International Quality Education Conference (IQEC 2026) into practical actions that will improve the quality and accessibility of education.

He said conferences should go beyond speeches and declarations of good intentions, urging participants to develop concrete outcomes that can make a lasting difference in the education sector.

Dr Nchemba made the call today, November 12, 2026, when officially opening the three-day conference in Dar es Salaam, which began on November 11 and is scheduled to conclude tomorrow, November 13.

He said meaningful progress in education required strong collaboration among governments, development partners, researchers, academic institutions and other stakeholders to address existing challenges and strengthen the delivery of quality education.

The Prime Minister emphasised the importance of innovation in transforming the education sector, noting that investment in research, technology and skills development was necessary to prepare young people for emerging opportunities.

He also pointed to ongoing government initiatives, including scholarship programmes that have enabled students to pursue higher education at different universities, as part of efforts to expand learning opportunities.

Dr Nchemba called on participants to use the conference to identify practical ways of strengthening education systems and ensuring that available resources translate into improved learning opportunities for children and young people.

He further urged stakeholders to build partnerships that would continue beyond the conference and contribute to the country’s long-term development aspirations.

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The conference brings together government representatives, development partners, academics, researchers and other education stakeholders to discuss sustainable financing and strategies for improving education quality.

The Prime Minister said he looked forward to meaningful discussions and concrete outcomes that would contribute to the future of education before officially declaring the conference open.