The Education Ministers of the Group of 20 major economies have committed during a virtual meeting under the G20 Saudi Presidency in enabling all people to realize the opportunities of the 21st century.
The ministers reaffirmed their “commitment to ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.”
A statement issued by the Saudi G20 Secretariat on Saturday said that the conferees encouraged international collaboration and the sharing of best practices to advance education systems in the world.
“In this way, we will contribute to broader aims, including reducing poverty and inequality; promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth; advancing access to quality education for all, especially girls, and empowering women, youth and vulnerable groups.”
The ministers highlighted “the importance of improving access to quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) as a foundation for the development of current and future generations and as a fundamental part of promoting equity and inclusion in education and encouraging lifelong learning.”
“We recognize the value of fostering internationalization in education as a means of improving the quality of education at all levels and cultivating global citizens who are prepared for an increasingly interconnected world,” the statement quoted them as saying.
The ministers encouraged the development of policies and measures to support the continuity of education while prioritizing the health and safety of students, teachers and parents during the pandemic.
They also stressed the importance of research and data to assess the learning outcomes and quality of distance learning.
