To contribute to the UN Transforming Education Summit, Mission 4.7 convened a special Ministerial Panel to highlight countries’ work and commitment towards making SDG 4.7 a reality. The panel showcased the good practices in countries that are leading the global conversation on transformative education.
The event began with a special announcement from Mission 4.7 Education Task Force member Leslee Udwin, Founder of Think Equal, followed by keynote addresses from Mission 4.7 Patron and former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education and Mission 4.7 Co-Chair Stefania Giannini.
Participating speakers included:
- Hon. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister for Education, Ghana,
- Johanna Sumuvuori, State Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Finland,
- Hon. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, Belize,
- H.E. Niki Kerameus, Minister of Education and Religious Affairs, Greece, and
- Hon. Agnes NyaLonje, Minister of Education, Malawi.
The panel was moderated by Dina Buchbinder, Founder and President of Education for Sharing, and member of the Mission 4.7 Education Task Force.
Jeffrey Sachs, Columbia University Professor, SDSN President, and Mission 4.7 Co-Chair, also delivered remarks.