Gambian officials joined global delegates at UNESCO's 43rd General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, marking the first time since 1985 that the biennial event occurred outside Europe. Education Minister Habibatou Drammeh led the delegation on November 3, delivering a national address highlighting her country's alignment with UNESCO's educational and cultural missions.
Drammeh detailed national reforms expanding school access, modernizing curricula, and prioritizing technical training programs. She welcomed UNESCO's recognition of the Soninke language and stressed early childhood education as foundational. The minister also outlined progress in preserving cultural heritage following treaty ratifications, plus efforts to ethically integrate artificial intelligence into learning systems.
Drammeh credited UNESCO support for media literacy and digital inclusion projects targeting women and rural communities. She emphasized youth empowerment through entrepreneurship and green jobs as central to Gambia's development strategy. The delegation continues participating in policy discussions on education, culture, and scientific cooperation during the conference sessions.
Drammeh detailed national reforms expanding school access, modernizing curricula, and prioritizing technical training programs. She welcomed UNESCO's recognition of the Soninke language and stressed early childhood education as foundational. The minister also outlined progress in preserving cultural heritage following treaty ratifications, plus efforts to ethically integrate artificial intelligence into learning systems.
Drammeh credited UNESCO support for media literacy and digital inclusion projects targeting women and rural communities. She emphasized youth empowerment through entrepreneurship and green jobs as central to Gambia's development strategy. The delegation continues participating in policy discussions on education, culture, and scientific cooperation during the conference sessions.
