BY INDY MAEALASIA

THE Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) has outlined several key priorities for 2025, with a focus on collaboration with donor partners, Minister Tozen Leokana announced.

“I am happy to inform Parliament that in 2025, donor support will invest in the secondary sector,” Leokana said in a sine die motion last month.

“In 2025, my ministry will commence the Secondary Sector Education Improvement Project funded by the Asian Development Bank,” he said.

Leokana explained that the project would focus on updating the senior secondary school curriculum, implementing 10 senior school infrastructure projects, and building the capacity of teachers and school leaders.

In addition, the ministry will receive grants from the Global Partnership for Education.

“..This to undertake a five-year system transformation program that focuses on teachers’ management, education information management system, and professional development for teachers,” the minister explained.

The minister also reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to maintaining strong partnerships with traditional allies, including the Australian and New Zealand governments, through a new partnership design set to begin in April 2025.

Leokana underscored the importance of investing in education for a “relatively young country.”

“We must continue to invest hugely to the education of our citizens, boys and girls, men and women, so they can receive quality education,” he said.

“Education, as we know, is the key part of our country and our society’s growth and progress.  When our people are educated, they can significantly contribute to their families, community, and country.” Leokana added.