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Beyond 2015: The Future of Canadian Engagement in EFA. Beyond 2000: The Future of Canadian Engagement in EFA (and the launch of CGCE in 2005). April 2000; EFA Dakar; CIDA Minister Oct 2001; 1 st HLG on EFA , Paris; CIDA Minister Nov 2001; UIS moves to Montreal
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Beyond 2015: The Future of Canadian Engagement in EFA
Beyond 2000: The Future of Canadian Engagement in EFA(and the launch of CGCE in 2005) • April 2000; EFA Dakar; CIDA Minister • Oct 2001; 1st HLG on EFA , Paris; CIDA Minister • Nov 2001; UIS moves to Montreal • April 2002; CIDA Minister launches Action Plan on BE; quadruples BE budget • June 2002; Kananaskis G8 Summit; Global partnership between donor and developing countries on BE • Nov 2002; CIDA President co-chairs first FTI meeting, Brussels • Nov 2002; 2nd HLG on EFA; Abuja, CIDA Minister • 2003; Joint Evaluation of External Support to BE; • Jan 2004; Partners Forum On BE; Gatineau
Implications of Joint Evaluation’s Findings(A look at external support to BE since the Jomtien Conference) NGO (Canadian and developing countries) challenges are to: • market their expertise to MoE’s; • participate in National Education Plans; • work in consortia; work in partnership with local NGOs • focus on gender equality • develop the capacity of education systems; • maintain the visibility of their field presence necessary for ensuring the Canadian public’s continued support for ODA.
PARTNERS’ FORUM ON BASIC EDUCATION REPORTJanuary, 2004 Canada’s strengths in Education: • Innovative teacher training models; • Responsive, alternative programs that are inclusive of multiple cultures, languages and special needs; • Learner-centered and outcome-based education models; • Diverse education models and systems; local governance structures; • Flexible distance education and e-learning modules and technologies; • History of innovation; • Experience with educational reform (including legislative and policy frameworks) involving teachers
Canada’s strengths in Education: • Teacher preparation • Learning materials • Curriculum Development