Jakaya Kikwete, the Board Chair of Global Partnership for Education and former President of Tanzania, recently took to Twitter to express his pleasure at meeting former UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.
In his tweet, Kikwete emphasised the importance of education in empowering individuals and communities. He also praised Korea’s progress in transforming education and highlighted the country’s expertise and resources that can be used to advance education in Global Partnership for Education partner countries.
It was a pleasure to meet former @UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Education is vital to empower individuals and communities. #Korea is an inspiration for #TransformingEducation and has the expertise and resources to advance education in @GPforEducation partner countries. pic.twitter.com/HIUYgp6dPS
— Jakaya Kikwete (@GPEChair) May 11, 2023The Global Partnership for Education is a leading global partnership that aims to improve education in developing countries. Its mission is to provide quality education to the world’s most vulnerable and marginalized children, particularly girls.
Kikwete’s tweet comes at a time when education remains a critical issue worldwide, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted learning for millions of children and young people. The Global Partnership for Education has been at the forefront of efforts to ensure that education continues during the pandemic and beyond.
Ban Ki-moon, who served as UN Secretary-General from 2007 to 2016, is known for his commitment to education, and was a strong advocate for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and quality education for all.
Kikwete’s meeting with Ban Ki-moon highlights the continued efforts of Global Partnership for Education to improve education globally and build partnerships to achieve its mission. It also underscores the importance of collaboration and international support in advancing education, particularly in developing countries.
