Finland as a strong actor in the global learning crisis
– the education sector development cooperation seminar 26.–27.11.2019

Tuesday 26th November 2019, 10.00–16.30, EDUFI premises, Hakaniemenranta 6, Helsinki Plenary session: Solving the global learning crisis – from policy to practice

Programme

10.00–10.15 Welcome and greetings from the Ministers:
Li Andersson, Minister of Education

10.15–10.30 The World Bank as an actor in solving the global learning crisis – links to Finland
Hanna Alasuutari, Education specialist, World Bank Group

10.30–10.45 Presentation of the aims of the seminar
Marjaana Sall, Ambassador for Education, Ministry for Foreign Affairs,
Jaana Palojärvi, International Affairs, Ministry of Education and Culture

10.45–11.45 Finland and Finnish actors enhancing inclusive education in Ethiopia
– what has been done and how can we increase the impact?
Panel discussion on Finnish education sector support, inclusion in schools,
TVET and higher education.
Chairing Prof. Elina Lehtomäki University of Oulu,
Eshetu Workaferahu, Embassy of Finland, Ethiopia,
Salla Mäkelä, National Union of University Students,
Veera Pensala, Kynnys NGO,
Dr Leena Kaikkonen, Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences,
Dr Yishak Degefu, Federal TVET Institute,
Dr Abebe Yehualawork, University of Addis Abeba.

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15.45–17.15 Finnish Universities’ Responsibility in the Global Learning Crisis (Main hall (monitoimitila), 1st floor) Panel discussion on how Finnish universities can be more active in solving global learning crises. What does it mean in university strategies, in research and teaching and how to build sustainable cooperation with developing countries.

Tarja Halonen, President, Hannele Niemi, UNESCO Chair / University of Helsinki, Jari Niemelä, Rector / University of Helsinki, Marja-Leena Laakso, Vice-Rector / University of Jyväskylä, Pekka Neittaanmäki, UNESCO Chair (ICT) / University of Jyväskylä, Jari Lavonen, Teacher education forum / University of Helsinki, Heikki Lyytinen, UNESCO Chair / University of Jyväskylä.



Wednesday 27th November Stream link
15.15–15.45 Finland’s contribution in Africa: current picture and future possibilities for policy and education sector collaboration, Place TBC