KIX Maldives National Uptake Forum held in Villa College

May 30, 2024, 8:07 AM

KIX Maldives National Uptake Forum. -- Photo: Villa College

The Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (GPE KIX) National Uptake Forum was held at Villa College on Wednesday.

The forum was jointly organized by the Ministry of Education and Villa College to discuss various findings and seek financial assistance for research.

In his opening remarks, Education Minister Ismail Shafeeu said the forum will facilitate the identification of problems in the education sector and gather information for changes to be made.

KIX Maldives National Uptake Forum. -- Photo: Villa College

During the forum, information was shared on research conducted in the countries and how funds were awarded. The funding criteria were also explained to participants.

The one-day forum was attended by more than 50 participants from the Ministry of Education, private education institutions and the education sector.

The participants identified the problems in the education sector and discussed ways to conduct research on how to solve these problems.

GPE is an international organization that studies solutions to various problems in the education sector.

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