Education stakeholders urged to turn IQEC resolutions into action

DAR ES SALAAM: EDUCATION stakeholders have been urged to translate resolutions and recommendations from the Sixth National Education Conference (IQEC 2026) into practical actions to improve education financing, delivery and learning outcomes in the country.

Commissioner for Education Lyambene Mutahabwa made the call today while representing the Minister for Education, Adolf Mkenda, at the closing ceremony of the three-day conference in Dar es Salaam.

He said the value of the conference would ultimately depend on how its recommendations were implemented through institutional decisions, resource allocation and coordinated efforts among stakeholders.

Mutahabwa urged the Tanzania Education Network (TEN/MET), in collaboration with education stakeholders, to consolidate the conference recommendations into clear priorities, with responsible institutions, realistic implementation timelines and mechanisms for monitoring progress.

He said the country needed to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation and ensure efficient utilisation of available funds to build a sustainable, equitable and accountable education financing system.

He also called for stronger planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting systems to ensure resources allocated to education translate into tangible benefits for learners, teachers and institutions.

On improving education quality, she emphasised the need to invest in foundational learning, teacher development, inclusive education, digital learning, science and technology, technical and vocational training and entrepreneurship.

He said preparing young people for a changing world required an education system that develops creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, innovation and a sense of national responsibility.

Mutahabwa further stressed that sustainable education financing was a shared responsibility involving government, families, communities, civil society organisations, development partners, universities and the private sector.

He commended TEN/MET for providing a platform for stakeholders to exchange experiences, share evidence and advocate for improved education outcomes.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing education as a foundation for national development, urging stakeholders to maintain collaboration and ensure that the conference discussions translate into lasting improvements in the education sector.