MONROVIA, LIBERIA-Liberia is calling for stronger action to ensure that international education commitments translate into tangible benefits for people and communities.
The call was made by Education Minister Dr. Jarso Jallah, Head of Liberia’s delegation to UNESCO, during the opening of the 225th Session of UNESCO’s Executive Board, where she delivered the first national statement.
Minister Jallah urged delegates to look beyond programs, strategies and budgets, emphasizing the need to measure progress by how policies and commitments improve lives in communities.
She highlighted Liberia’s efforts in teacher training and professional standards, technical and vocational education, digital learning and peacebuilding.
At the same time, Dr. Jallah has addressed the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) and called for meaningful African participation in shaping emerging technologies and their standards.
She warned against the existing digital divide developing into an artificial intelligence divide, potentially leaving African countries further behind.
The Minister further highlighted the link between education, culture, and history, citing the UNESCO Chair for Peace building at Cuttington University as an example of Liberia’s contribution to these efforts.
She called for UNESCO’s Africa-priority agenda to translate into stronger institutions and greater access to emerging technology.