Pakistan’s Ambassador to France Mumtaz Zahra Baloch participated in a policy dialogue organized by the University of Oxford’s department of Education, on the theme, “How can policies make education equitable for all?”
Addressing the policy dialogue, she outlined UNESCO’s education agenda and highlighted its important role in advancing access to education through policy guidance, technical cooperation and support for inclusive education systems.
She briefed the participants on Pakistan’s consistent support for UNESCO’s efforts in promoting equity and access in education and exploring innovative financing for education.
She highlighted the importance of dialogue between policy makers, academia and civil society to strengthen coherence and coordination in education policies.
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch also noted the challenge of out-of-school children and briefed the participants on Pakistan’s Education Emergency Plan to expand access, strengthen foundational learning, improve digital inclusion and enhance girls’ education.
