Written by: Qusay Ahmed

The city of Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, witnessed the official opening of the thirteenth session of the African Union of Teacher Regulators’ Conference on Education and Learning, amid broad participation from educators, policymakers and representatives of regulatory bodies from various countries of the African continent, in an event that reflects the growing interest in developing the education system as a fundamental pillar of development.

The conference serves as a vital continental platform for exchanging experiences and discussing the challenges facing the teaching profession, as well as showcasing best practices in teacher preparation, regulatory frameworks, and enhancing the quality of education. Participants emphasize the need to adopt more flexible and innovative educational policies capable of keeping pace with rapid global changes, particularly in light of technological advancements and evolving labor market demands.

Botswana is hosting the 13th session of the Conference of Teacher Regulators in Africa.

The speeches of the officials during the opening session confirmed that raising the level of the teacher is the main entry point for improving the quality of education, stressing the importance of investing in continuous training for teachers, and developing curricula in line with the needs of African societies.

The need to strengthen the role of regulatory bodies in ensuring compliance with professional standards was also emphasized, in order to contribute to building more efficient and sustainable education systems.

In this context, the organizers explained that the conference aims to advance educational reform efforts in the continent, by strengthening cooperation between African countries and unifying visions on developing the teaching profession, in order to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, especially with regard to quality and inclusive education.

For its part, Botswana expressed its pride in hosting this continental event, stressing that organizing the conference in Gaborone reflects its commitment to supporting educational initiatives and strengthening African partnerships in this vital field.

She pointed out that hosting such events contributes to the exchange of knowledge and building the capabilities of educational staff, which will positively impact the future of coming generations.

The conference is expected to produce a number of recommendations that will contribute to the development of educational policies and enhance the quality of teaching in Africa, in support of the development process and in line with the aspirations of the peoples of the continent towards a more prosperous future.