Bett joins UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition!
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We are thrilled to announce that Bett has officially joined the UNESCO Global Education Coalition, a partnership dedicated to supporting education systems worldwide to advance SDG 4, especially in times of crisis. This collaboration reinforces Bett's commitment to improving global education through innovation, inclusivity and collaboration.
What is the UNESCO Global Education Coalition?
Launched in March 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UNESCO Global Education Coalition was created to ensure learning continuity for students worldwide during unprecedented disruptions. The Coalition comprises over 175 partners, including international organisations, private companies, academic institutions and civil society groups, all working together to promote inclusive and equitable education for all.
The Coalition’s mission is to support the most vulnerable learners by leveraging technology and innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide, ensuring access to quality education even in the most challenging circumstances. Through the mobilisation of resources, expertise and networks, the Coalition offers various forms of support such as digital learning solutions, teacher training and educational content.
What does this mean for Bett?
As the world’s largest education technology event, bringing together over 1,000 leading companies alongside over 70,000 educators, Bett plays a crucial role in showcasing the latest innovations that can truly drive better education, globally. By joining the UNESCO Global Education Coalition, Bett strengthens its mission to foster a better future for education.
Here’s how this partnership will empower both the Bett community and the global education landscape:
Focus on inclusivity and equity:
The Coalition prioritises inclusivity and equity, aiming to support the most vulnerable and marginalised learners who are at risk of being left behind due to disruptions in education. It leverages technology and innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide and promote equitable access to education.
Global partnerships and resources:
By mobilising resources, expertise and networks from its diverse partners, the Coalition provides a range of support, including digital learning solutions, teacher training and educational content. This collaborative effort enhances the resilience of education systems and prepares them for future crises.
Showcasing innovative EdTech solutions:
Bett highlights and promotes innovative educational technologies that enhance access to quality education, especially in underserved regions. By providing a platform for cutting-edge tools and practices, Bett can help educators and institutions adopt solutions that address educational disparities.
Facilitating global collaboration and knowledge sharing:
Bett fosters collaboration among educators, policymakers, and ed-tech professionals worldwide. This exchange of ideas and best practices can lead to more effective strategies for achieving equitable education for all.
Advocating for policy and investment in education:
With Bett’s influence as the global meeting place for education, and in partnership with the UNESCO Global Education Coalition, can advocate for increased policy support and investment in education, particularly in marginalised communities. By raising awareness and mobilising stakeholders.
In this approach, Bett can help drive initiatives that align with the goals of SDG4, ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.
"We are incredibly proud to join the UNESCO Global Education Coalition, aligning Bett’s mission with a global effort to ensure education is inclusive, accessible and resilient. At Bett, we believe that innovation in education technology can transform lives, and through this partnership, we’re committed to showcasing the solutions that will help bridge the educational divide. Together with our global community of educators, policymakers and innovators, we are driving meaningful change to empower learners everywhere, especially those in the most vulnerable situations." Duncan Verry, Bett Portfolio Director.
Ministerial Roundtable 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
To drive meaningful change across Southeast Asia, we hosted a significant Ministerial Roundtable in partnership with the UNESCO Global Education Coalition. The roundtable dialogue was structured around a new common framework for the digital transformation of education, created by the Digital Transformation Collaborative, a group of partners of the UNESCO Global Education Coalition dedicated to human-centred, sustainable, equitable and balanced digital transformation of education. The six pillars of the framework represent the essential components of holistic strategies for using technology to improve education. Read more about the common framework here.
The roundtable brought together key education leaders and policymakers to discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing global education and reflect on the six pillars framework. Key challenges highlighted included unequal access to digital resources and the need for teachers to embrace continuous learning and effective use of technology. The panellists also stressed the importance of sustainability in education and how AI can help tackle inequality and climate change. This is just a glimpse of what was discussed, stay tuned for a detailed post-event report, coming soon!
Looking ahead to a united vision for educationAt Bett, we believe that education has the power to change lives, and we are honoured to be part of a coalition that shares this vision. In partnership with the UNESCO Global Education Coalition, our shared goal is to accelerate progress towards a world where education is inclusive, accessible and effective for every learner.
We invite our community to join us in this journey. Let’s continue to innovate, collaborate and drive the changes needed to create a brighter future for global education.
Useful links for more information:
Digital Transformation Collaborative
A mission to support ten million youth and adults from around the world in building skills
for improved employability and resilience by 2029.
UNESCO's Global Education Coalition
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