JK urges AU nations to allocate adequate funding to the education sector

ADDIS ABABA: THE Former Tanzanian President, and the Chairperson of the Board of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Jakaya kikwete, has participated in a High-Level Meeting organized by the African Union Development Agency–NEPAD in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The meeting focused on Africa’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy (STISA 2034) and brought together key stakeholders from across the continent and beyond to discuss the critical role of education, science, technology, and innovation in driving Africa’s sustainable development.

Addressing the high-level forum, the Former President emphasized that education remains the foundation of development. He urged African Union member states to prioritize adequate allocation of resources to the education sector, noting that sustained investment would enable the effective use of modern science and technology and ultimately spur innovation for national and continental growth.

“Education equips people with the knowledge and skills needed to address national and societal development challenges. Countries that are more developed have invested heavily in education, science, and technology,” the Former President stated.

The meeting underscored Africa’s collective commitment to advancing scientific research, technological advancement, and innovation as key pillars for achieving long-term socio-economic transformation across the continent.