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Innovation in education is a powerful force that goes beyond just adopting new technologies. It's about fundamentally rethinking how we teach, learn, and interact with knowledge. This transformative approach aims to align education systems with national development priorities, ensure quality educati…

The digital divide has become a stark reality in the 21st Century separating those with access to technology from those without. To bridge this divide effectively, we must address at least two crucial aspects: Innovative Frameworks Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of their location or soci…

We would like to inform you that, due to the overwhelming number of applications, the screening process for the OSC-GCUB Scholarship has taken longer than initially anticipated. In order to ensure a thorough and fair evaluation, the original announcement date has been rescheduled to 19 November 2024…

Education is more than the transfer of knowledge; it's a journey of personal and societal growth. At its core lies contextuality—the art of aligning learning with the realities of students' lives. This approach, championed by the Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC), is a cornerstone of balanc…

A significant milestone was reached today as the second cohort of the two-month capacity-building programme on Balanced and Inclusive Education (BIE) concluded with a distinguished graduation ceremony. Held at the Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC) headquarters in Addis Ababa, the event cele…

Dialecticism is more than a teaching method; it's a philosophy of learning that places students at the heart of the educational process. Rooted in the belief that knowledge is co-constructed through critical inquiry and dialogue, it challenges the notion of the teacher as the sole authority in the c…

New Delhi, India (26 August 2024) – The Secretary-General, Manssour Bin Mussallam, accompanied by Dr. Shumete Gizaw, Under-Secretary-General for Technological Innovation and Digitalisation Enhancement (TIDE), attended the 19th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) India Africa Business Conclave, un…

The world we live in is interconnected and complex. Addressing contemporary challenges like climate change, poverty, and pandemics requires a holistic approach that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. This is where transdisciplinarity emerges as a powerful framework for education.Origin …

The Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC), under its flagship programme, the Congress of the Greater South (ConGreS), is mandated to convene delegates from throughout the Greater South and from across sectors in a series of regional consultations that culminate with a Summit of the Greater Sout…

Intraculturalism, a pillar of Balanced and Inclusive Education (BIE), is a transformative approach that fosters a deep understanding of one's own culture while recognising its interconnectedness with others. This concept is about celebrating differences while acknowledging our shared humanity. It en…