Commonwealth pledges to deliver SDGs via education
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the commonwealth of learning col will collaborate with the commonwealth secretariat and the association of commonwealth universities acu in delivering the sustainable development goals sdgs through education1 this partnership was signed by commonwealth secretary-general patricia scotland acu chief executive and secretary general dr joanna newman and col president and chief executive officer professor asha kanwar at the 20th conference of commonwealth education ministers1 ministers of education from commonwealth countries and other stakeholders witnessed the event1 at the signing scotland acknowledged the increased collaboration between commonwealth education organisations adding that even closer partnership would deliver concrete outcomes for member states1 on her part kanwar welcomed the partnership saying it would synergise the specific strengths of the three organisations for greater impact in member states1 speaking newman expressed delight in working with the commonwealth secretariat and col to achieve the sdgs through education1 the commonwealth education partnership for sustainable development will see the three organisations working together to support member states to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all1 through this partnership the three organisations will develop joint programmes and support policy development across the commonwealth in response to the evolving needs of member states1