Côte d’Ivoire Prioritizes Education ⁤with ⁣New Initiatives in⁢ 2025

In ‍a significant move to bolster its education ⁤sector, Côte d’Ivoire is implementing comprehensive strategies aimed at transforming basic education and⁤ enhancing learning opportunities for all students. The Ministry of National Education and Literacy (MENA)⁤ is at the forefront of these efforts, focusing on‍ improved access, equity, and quality of educational services.
⁢

Expansion of Multimedia Education and Training Centers

A key component of the 2025 action plan is the construction of 30 new Multimedia Education and Training Centers (CMEF) in rural colleges. This initiative, stemming from‍ the recommendations of the Estates General of National Education and Literacy, ⁤is projected to impact approximately 34,500 students across Côte d’Ivoire.

The Support Program for the Transformation of ⁣Basic ⁣Education (PATEB)

To address various challenges ⁣and projects within the education sector, MENA has established the Support Program for the Transformation of Basic‍ Education (PATEB). The inaugural meeting of the PateB steering committee took place on March 12, 2025, under the guidance of Minister Mariatou koné. during⁢ this session, the committee approved the program’s budgeted annual work plan.
⁢

Key Actions Scheduled for 2025

⁢ ⁢According to Mr. N’Da Yao Ristide, Pateb coordinator, the program has several major actions planned for 2025:

• Construction of 440 pre-Primaire functional classrooms.
• Expansion of the CMEF system to over‍ 90 rural primary schools, benefiting 90,000 students.
• Expansion of school health programs to 18,555 primary ⁤schools and 45 local colleges.

PATEB’s⁤ objectives and Vision

⁢ ⁢ ‍Pateb is designed to⁣ foster a lasting transformation of the Ivorian education system, ensuring a ⁤smoother transition between primary and secondary education while promoting equal opportunities for all students. ⁤The overarching ⁤goal is to create a school system centered on student success. Specifically, PateB aims to improve access, equity, and the quality of educational services, with a focus on gender equality.
⁣

⁤ As June 26, 2024, Pateb has been instrumental in revaluing the national educational offer, concentrating on sector reform and system-wide improvements.

Gratitude⁤ to Global Education⁣ partnership

minister of Education Mariatou Koné expressed the government’s appreciation to the Global Education Partnership (GPE) for⁣ their financial support, which amounts to 25 billion CFA francs.

I thank the Global Fund for Education, which does us the honor of granting us its financial support to make the ⁣government’s vision in terms of ⁢improving fundamental learning for all boys and all girls ⁢in basic education

Key Partners and ⁢Collaboration

The pateb steering committee includes representatives from various technical ⁤ministries, such as those responsible for women, family and children, budget and ⁤finance, construction⁣ and town⁤ planning, health and public hygiene, and the environment and sustainable development.
⁢

UNESCO is a vital partner in this initiative. Omar Diop, the⁣ resident representative and Abidjan office manager for‍ UNESCO, conveyed his institution’s gratitude ⁤to⁤ Minister Mariatou Koné for ⁤allowing, Our institution to be a key partner⁤ of the pateb.
⁤ ⁣

As a partner⁢ of the EGENA,UNESCO continues to mobilize its internal and external expertise to respond permanently to the learning crisis and to contribute to the qualitative transformation of basic education in Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire’s commitment to enhancing its education system through strategic investments and collaborative partnerships signals a promising future for its students and the ⁤nation as a whole.