Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said education and research are integral components of the Global Gateway strategy for a green and digital transition.<\/p>\nNgirente made the statement on October 25 during the opening ceremony of the Global Gateway Forum 2023 taking place in Brussels, Belgium.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is important to invest in education, innovation, and research to address current global challenges and pave the way towards a sustainable, green, and digital future,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
During the panel discussion centred on education and research, Ngirente said Rwanda\u2019s participation in the forum serves as a clear testament to the significance attributed to the Global Gateway strategy.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe that through multilateralism, global pressing challenges can be better addressed to promote sustainable development and resilience,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Transforming the education landscape: Rwanda’s journey and experienceFor nearly three decades, Rwanda has been investing in quality education at all levels.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is not just a choice, but also a necessity to achieve sustainable development,\u201d Ngirente shared.<\/p>\n
He said recognising that pre-primary education is the foundation of quality basic education, the government is investing in expanding pre-primary education and enrolling children in the Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme.<\/p>\n
The programme aims to support the overall development of children in their early years by providing them with access to early learning, good nutrition, hygiene, and protection, he added.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, he highlighted that to achieve universal primary education, the country eliminated tuition fees in all primary and lower secondary public schools, and to reduce overcrowding in classrooms and long distances to and from schools, the government embarked on a school construction programme.<\/p>\n
He underlined that for instance, in 2020 alone, over 22,500 new classrooms were constructed across the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has significantly improved the student-teacher ratio in our schools and increased access to schools. Similarly, in order to limit school dropouts and ensure the welfare of learners, we implemented the school feeding programme,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Ngirente emphasised that to address the challenge of skills mismatch in the labour market, the country made efforts to advance skills development in science and technology, and in Technical Education and Vocational Training (TVET).<\/p>\n
Moreover, he added, the country is investing in TVET and skills development to unlock manufacturing potential, facilitate industrialisation, drive sustainable growth, and create jobs.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur target is to reach at least 60 per cent of students enrolled in TVETs by 2024 as a proportion of total students in upper secondary,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Among other aspects, he shared that the country’s teachers benefited from a salary increase in line with improving teachers’ welfare and professional career development.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has played a significant role in boosting teacher motivation and commitment to improving the quality of education. In addition, a teachers\u2019 saving and credit cooperative, commonly known as Umwalimu SACCO, was established,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Regarding research, he pointed out that the country has been promoting research and innovation initiatives.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn 2018, we launched the National Research and Innovation Fund that serves as a major funding vehicle for research and research-based innovation activities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Ngirente also expressed the country\u2019s enthusiasm for its partnership with the Global Gateway in advancing investments in education and research, adding that the country looks forward to continued partnership.<\/p>\n
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