Regional Conference on Secondary Education and Training in Africa (SEIA) in
Accra, Ghana
27 March
The conference, to be attended by Ministers of Education, African
representatives from the teacher unions and civil society is expected to
discuss among many issues the following:
* discuss with Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) policymakers issues and
recommendations relating to the SEIA Synthesis Report
* reach consensus with major stakeholders on practical strategic solutions for
a sustainable expansion of post primary education and training in SSA countries
in view of economic growth targets
* improve harmonisation of donor capacity building for SEIA quality and
relevance in view of:
(a) the renewed focus on secondary education and training
(b) the effects of Education for All - Fast-Track Initiative (EFA-FTI).
Contact:
Lunga Ngqengelele
Ministerial Spokesperson
Tel: (021) 465 0726
Cell: 082 566 0446
E-mail: ngqengelele.l@doe.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Education
27 March 2007
