The World Bank in collaboration with the Kenyan Government and other partners is set to conduct a Technical Learning Session on Inclusive Education from October 23 – 25, 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya.
The event which seeks to share knowledge and capacity building for effective disability and inclusive education planning and practices in Africa and is expected to bring together development partners as well as civil society and Ministry of Education representatives from 11 countries across the region namely Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Zambia, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Senegal, and Lesotho.
“Inclusive education means that all children, no matter who they are, can learn together in the same school. The importance of quality inclusive education- to leave no one behind- is the corner stone for providing a brighter future for all young Kenyans” said Carlos Felipe Jaramillo, World Bank Country Director for Kenya.
Sentiments that were echoed by World Bank Global Disability Advisor, Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo who said in many countries, disability inclusive policy, education planning, and implementation remains aspirational.
‘’We must collaborate, coordinate, share technical expertise and resources to move along the path of creating equitable and quality inclusive education for all, including children with disabilities.’’ She added.
According to the lender despite major progress made around the world towards Education for All (EFA), significant gaps remain in ensuring that children with disabilities access school, stay in school, and achieve quality learning outcomes that prepare them for educational growth and life.
The session comes at a time when the Kenyan Government has been seen to allocate more resources to the education sector with the recruitment of new teachers expected to ease the burden on the current tutors in an ever increase student numbers, with the budget also allocating Sh2 Billion to buy laptops for pupils starting primary education as the government moves to improve digital literacy in the country.
