PH Gains Seat on Global Education 2030 Steering Committee

Education Undersecretary Nepomuceno Malaluan at the fifth meeting of the Global Education 2030 Steering Committee in Paris, France. (Paris PE photo)

PARIS 18 September 2018 – The Philippine Embassy in Paris said that the country gained a seat on the Global Education 2030 Steering Committee during its meeting held at United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Headquarters in Paris, France.

The Philippines—represented by Education Undersecretary Nepomuceno Malaluan—and representatives from China, Japan and the Republic of Korea were announced as the four members for the Asia Pacific Group. This resulted from intensive consultations within the Asia-Pacific Group, and a decision by the Steering Committee to increase regional representation from three to four members. 

Established in 2016, the Steering Committee is the global multi-stakeholder coordination mechanism for 2030 Sustainable Development Goal No. 4 on inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning for all.

Under the auspices of UNESCO, the Committee provides strategic guidance to member states and the education community, makes recommendations for catalytic action, advocates for adequate financing, and monitors progress toward education targets worldwide.

It is composed of 24 member states, relevant international organizations, such as the UNESCO, UN Development Programme, UN Population Fund, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UN Women, International Labour Organization and the World Bank, the Global Partnership for Education, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, regional organizations, and civil society networks, as well as representatives from the private sector, foundations, youth and student organizations. 

The Philippines will serve as member of the Steering Committee until 2020. END

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