Num mundo onde o acesso a uma educação de qualidade é muitas vezes desigual, o ensino fundamental surge como um direito humano básico que dá às crianças as competências e a confiança necessárias para prosperar.
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00:00Access to education isn't merely an option, it's a fundamental right for all children.
00:08When it comes to making dreams a reality, ensuring that every child has a chance at quality learning
00:13is crucial to building an equitable future.
00:20Welcome to The Exchange from our studio here in Doha.
00:23Coming up on this episode, we sit down with Laura Frijanti, CEO of Global Partnership for Education,
00:29about the importance of keeping children in school for their future work prospects.
00:34And we speak with Maliha Malik, Executive Director at Education Above All Foundation,
00:39about empowering communities and enhancing digital access.
00:43Every child, no matter where they are, deserves an education.
00:47It goes beyond the family unit.
00:49Governments, communities and social organisations all have a role to play
00:54in making sure quality education is accessible.
00:57According to the World Economic Forum, the global literacy rate stood at around 40% in the 1950s.
01:05It has more than doubled since then to nearly 90%,
01:08driven by the proliferation of learning tools, technology and accessibility.
01:14Increased funding in education is also another reason,
01:18with the global education market set to hit $10 trillion by 2030.
01:22That's according to the global data platform, Holland IQ.
01:26So, why is early childhood learning at the forefront of the global education strategy?
01:32I sat down with Laura Frijanti, CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Global Partnership for Education,
01:38the largest fund dedicated to boosting education in developing countries.
01:42She explained how this phase of education translates into workforce productivity.
01:47To begin with, you have to work with the community to make them understand
01:54why sending the children to school is important,
01:57why sending the girls to school is important,
02:01and why keeping them in school for 12 years is important.
02:04I think that in many countries, the education system is obsolete in a way
02:11and responds to a definition of the sector that is more academically oriented.
02:18That is not really what the labour market is asking.
02:21If you ask an employer what kind of things they are looking for,
02:25even for medium-level jobs,
02:27they would say that they want soft skills, they want interpersonal skills,
02:31they want problem-solving skills, etc., etc.
02:34Not many systems are equipped to produce these skills these days.
02:41Well, when it comes to providing quality learning for children,
02:45it's not just about what's taught in the classrooms, but outside of it too.
02:49According to UNESCO, the Netherlands has shaken up the conventional model
02:54by consistently providing forward-thinking education.
02:57Our reporter Stéphane de Vries takes a look at the country's holistic approach.
03:05Hi Laila, I'm in Amsterdam, the Netherlands,
03:08where the education system is known for its innovative approach
03:11and its focus on children's well-being,
03:14making it one of the most effective in the world.
03:18The Dutch believe in autonomy, innovation and inclusivity,
03:22allowing schools to shape their curriculum and foster critical thinking.
03:26I think we don't only focus on the academics,
03:30but we also focus on kind of the social-emotional development,
03:35because school is actually not only there for academics,
03:38for math, for science, sure,
03:40but it's also very much about how do we learn to emotionally regulate
03:44and how do we learn to interact socially.
03:48In the Netherlands, children actively participate in society through the Jeugdjournaal,
03:54a news program that empowers them to engage with current events.
03:58The country's biggest cities have a kinderburgemeester,
04:01a children's mayor who represents young voices and advocates for their rights.
04:06Dutch children rank high in well-being, says UNESCO.
04:23A strong work-life balance lets families prioritize quality time,
04:27creating a supportive environment where children feel secure and valued.
04:31Everyone has a lot of energy here, and everyone is so happy.
04:36They make it always very funny, and, well, yeah, they are always aardy.
04:43Because they make it fun to learn to learn.
04:45From autonomy and education to meaningful societal participation,
04:50the Dutch model creates a nurturing environment
04:52where children can thrive academically and socially.
04:57Are you happy?
04:58Yeah!
04:58Quality education should be tailored to the unique needs of each population,
05:06especially in underserved communities
05:08where schooling infrastructures are often compromised.
05:12I spoke to Maliha Malik, Executive Director of Education Above All,
05:16a foundation in Qatar dedicated to protecting education for disadvantaged groups.
05:22I asked her about the organization's outreach programs
05:25and how technology is used as a tool to bridge the gap.
05:30It has to start off with the needs assessment of the local population,
05:33and it has to start off by listening to people themselves,
05:37the beneficiaries, and their families and communities about what they need.
05:41The best results in terms of schools, in terms of education,
05:46are when the community leads their own vision of what a school is.
05:50That's when it's sustainable, that's when people feel invested in their own school,
05:55their own education.
05:56Technology is a double-edged sword.
05:57So on the one hand, the risk is that technology is going to be a wonderful solution,
06:01but those who can afford it, we need to make sure that the principles of equity
06:06and inclusion and fairness apply to accessing quality education through technology.
06:11Now it's time for our regular feature, Business in 60 Seconds.
06:16Start the clock.
06:18Tech giant Apple is gearing up to announce its Q2 financial results for 2025.
06:23Its Vision Pro headset, which retails at $3,500,
06:26has found a surprising niche in the medical field,
06:29with doctors using the spatial computing device for surgery, training, and post-op analysis.
06:34This development aligns with Apple's growing focus on healthcare and wellness technologies.
06:40Airbus is preparing to announce its first quarter earnings report of 2025.
06:45The firm is in talks to collaborate with Italian defence conglomerate Leonardo
06:49and French company Thales.
06:51The three companies are working on an alliance as Airbus seeks to expand its presence
06:56in the growing satellite technology market.
06:59And Hershey's is set to release its Q1 2025 revenue results.
07:03The chocolate giant is stepping into the retail market
07:06by partnering with footwear brand GroundUp to create a line of Hershey's-themed shoes.
07:12It's part of their latest strategic plans to overcome rising ingredient costs.
07:18Very tempted to have a chocolate bar myself.
07:21So when it comes to primary education,
07:23the world has come a long way to improve literacy levels.
07:26But so much more needs to be done
07:28to give hundreds of millions of children access to quality learning
07:32while also bolstering schooling infrastructures.
07:35And that comes with boosting investments,
07:37actionable policies,
07:39and focused implementation.
07:41Because empowering the next generation of workers
07:43begins in the classroom.
07:46Well, that's all the time we have for on this edition of the show.
07:49Thanks for watching.
07:50Please do check out euronews.com for all your latest business news.
07:53And join us again next time on The Exchange.