Long-term investment in education is a foundation to improving the chances of individuals, communities, and nations. With an estimated 35 million forcibly displaced people under the age […]
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Pupils the world over need our solidarity
As we mark this International Day of Education, it is a moment to honour our education professionals, our institutions of learning, and our young people who actively […]
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3 Ways the private sector can help upskill Arab youth
Employers in the region continue to report that despite high levels of youth unemployment, they are still having difficulty in sourcing suitably qualified graduates. For decades, higher […]
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5 ways multinational corporations can have a greater impact on the SDGs
Multinationals need to do more to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Integrating SDG targets into their core business is good for the corporation and […]
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Why fresh graduates need effective internships
Internships have often been regarded as a key solution for the transitional period between university and work as experiences that offer immersive, foundational, and practical skills that […]
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Why partnerships are the key to sustainability in education
The critical contribution of a high quality post-secondary education system on a nation’s economic and social development is undisputed. Governments have long assumed responsibility for providing quality […]
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Global partnerships are needed to strengthen education for 80 million refugees
Today, we somberly observe World Refugee Day amid reminders that support for refugees and vulnerable populations through education is now more urgent than ever. UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee […]
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From education-to-employment: transitions matter for Arab youth
While Arab youth struggle with life-changing transitions, from being students, to job seekers and job creators, their career readiness capacities are often criticized by employers. The mismatch […]
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Celebrating the heroes of International Day of Education
On this UN International Day of Education, we celebrate the multiple actors in global education ecosystems who continue to confront unprecedented obstacles caused by the pandemic. Reflecting […]
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Pandemic shockwaves reset the global education landscape
The onset and rapid spread of Covid-19 in early 2020 may have caused an avalanche of challenges for global education players but it also brought with it […]
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