4th International Quality Education Conference (IQEC)

Calendar12th – 14th November 2024.
Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

EVENT PROGRAM


Day One: Tuesday, 12th November 2024

TIME ACTIVITY SPEAKERS/PANELISTS VENUE CHAIR OF SESSION
7:00am – 8:30am Check in and registration
  • Nertworking and Exihibition
  • Tea break
  • Wellness activities
 All invited guests Main venue Moderator
8:30am-9:00am Guest of honor arrival
  • Visit exhibitors
 Ms. Martha Makala- TEN/MET Coordinator Main venue Ms. Martha Makala- TEN/MET Coordinator
9:00am-9:10am Tanzania National Anthem East Africa National Anthem School Brass Band Main Venue Moderator
9:10am-9:20am Welcome/introductory/Opening Remarks Ms. Martha Makala National Coordinator TEN/MET – welcome funders, sponsors, partners Main venue Moderator
9:20am-9:30am Remarks from TEN/MET Board Chair Ms. Faraja Nyalandu TEN/MET Board Chair Main venue Moderator
9:30am-9:40am Remarks from Students Representatives from Chemba District, Dodoma Students Representatives Main venue Moderator
9:40am-9:50am Remarks from Partners Partner Main venue Moderator
9:50am-10:00am Remarks from MoEST welcoming the Chief Guest to speak Hon. Prof. Adolf Mkenda Minister for Education Science and Technology Main venue Moderator
10:00am-10:20am Opening remarks from Guest of Honor “Fostering Resilient Education Systems for Sustainable Development in Africa” Guest of honor Main venue Moderator
10:20am-10:30am GROUP PHOTO
10:30am-11:30am Keynote Address Investing in Human Capital: Education as the Foundation for National Development Hon. Prof. Adolf Mkenda Minister for Education Science and Technology

Discussants

  1. Richard Olong, Program Manager EOL Eastern and Horn of Africa.
  2. Dr. Ador Riak, National Coordinator Education Coalition South Sudan.
  3. World Bank Tanzania
 		Main venue Dr.Wilberforce Meena, HakiElimu
11:30am-11:50am Official Launching of National Re-entry Implementation Plan Hon. Prof. Adolf Mkenda,Minister for Education Science and Technology. Main venue Ms. Martha Makala, National Coordinator-TEN/MET
11:50am-12:00noon Power Talk: Education and Leadership Hon. Prof. Adolf Mkenda Minister for Education Science and Technology Main venue Moderator
12:00noon-1:00pm Special Panel discussion on their reflection on main conference theme:
“Fostering Resilient Education Systems for Sustainable Development in Africa”

Discussants

  1. Dr. Sara Ruto, Program Lead Echidna Giving.
  2. Aaron Chansa, Executive Director National Action for Quality Education,Zambia.
  3. Dr. Maryam Ismail, Former Dean, Senior Lecturer, School of Education, State University of Zanzibar
  4. Justice Rutenge, Executive Director, Foundation for Civil Society, Tanzania
 Main venue Cikay Richards, Chief Executive Officer, African College of Insurance and Social Protection
1:00pm-2:00pm Lunch Break
2:00pm-3:15pm Paper Presentation:Assessing the Implementation of Curriculum Reforms in Tanzania: Progress, Challenges, and Future Directions Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MoEST) Main venue Dr. John Lusingu, FCDO
11:50am-12:00noon Fireside Chat:

A voice from the teachers (Teachers’ perspectives)

 Main venue Moderator
11:50am-12:00noon Wrap up of Day 1 Rapporteurs Main venue Moderator





Day Two: Tuesday, 13th November 2024

TIME ACTIVITY SPEAKERS/PANELISTS VENUE CHAIR OF SESSION
7:00am – 8:30am Check in and registration
  • Nertworking and Exihibition
  • Tea break
  • Wellness activities
 All invited guests Main venue Moderator
8:30am-8:45am Power Talk: Bridging Policy and Action Carolyn Kandusi, Senior Program Officer, Segal Family Foundation Main venue Moderator
8:45am-10:00am Paper Presentation:The Role of Legal Reforms in Shaping Resilient Education System. A case study of Tanzania Adv. Innocent Mgeta, Director Legal Reforms, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
  1. Adv. Anna Henga, Executive Director Legal and Human Right Center.
  2. Joseph Wasikhongo, National Coordinator Elimu Yetu Coalition, Kenya
  3. Onesmo Olengurumo, Executive Director THDRC
  4. Tike Mwambipile
 Main Venue Adv. Anna Kulaya, National Coordinator WILDAF
10:00am-10:15am Award Winning Documentary: Barriers to Inclusion Hosted by TAI Tanzania Main venue Moderator
10:15am-11:30am Paper Presentation: Innovative Approaches to Climate Change Education: Lessons from Tanzania and Beyond Presenter: Piero Meda, Executive Director, We World
  1. Aga Khan Foundation
  2. Pastoral Women’s Council
  3. Teacher from FAWE
  4. SAWA Tanzania
 Main venue Dr. Miriam Siwela, Executive Director, Teach for Zimbabwe
11:30am-11:40am HEALTH BREAK
11:40am-12:40pm Panel Discussion: Harnessing AI to Overcome Barriers to Digital Education: Solutions for Urban and Rural Disparities. Discussants
  1. Mwasi Wilmore, Chief Executive Officer, Ubongo Kids.
  2. Jumanne Mtambalike, Chief Executive Director, Sahara Ventures.
  3. Dr. Ayoub Kafyulilo, Education Specialist UNICEF
  4. Nancy Sumari, Executive Director, Jenga Hub
 Breakout room Dignitas Project, Kenya
11:40am-12:40pm Panel Discussion: Reimagining Technical and Vocational Education: Aligning TVET and Skills Programs with Industry Needs. discussants
  1. Dr. Adolf B. Rutayuga, Executive Secretary NACTIVET
  2. Sebabatso Ntalamele, Project Coordinator Lesotho Council of NGOs
  3. Frauke Heinze, Regional Director East/Horn of Africa DVV
  4. VSO International
 Breakout room Dr. Sempeho Siafu, Director of Academics The Institute of Adult Education
12:40pm-1:40pm Lunch Break
1:40pm-2:55pm Paper Presentation: Ensuring Equitable Access to Quality Pre-Primary Education: Overcoming Systemic Challenges and Sharing Best Practices in Early Childhood Education Across Africa. BRAC Maendeleo Main venue TECDEN
3:00pm-4:00pm Panel Discussion: Assessing the Role of International Aid and Exploring Domestic Resource Mobilization for Sustainable Education Financing

Discussants

  1. Semkae Kilonzo,Executive Director,Policy Forum
  2. Director of Policy Planning, MoEST.
  3. Bavon Christopher, Country Director ActionAid Tanzania
  4. Elvis Chitsungo, Executive Director Education Coalition in Zimbabwe
 		Breakout room Mwemezi Makumba,Research, Innovation and Policy Analysis Manager - HakiElimu
3:00pm-4:00pm Panel Discussion:Innovative Approaches to Teachers Motivation and Continuous Professional Development: Empowering Teachers for the 21st Century

Discussants

  1. Costa Paula, TTU
  2. Simon Mutabazi, EDUCATE.
  3. Christian Social Service Commission
  4. Tanzania Institute of Education
 Breakout room Nicodemus Shauri, Executive Director Maarifa ni Ufunguo
4:00pm-4:30pm Fireside Chat on Girls Leadership Lydia Charles,Executive Director Her Initiative Main venue Moderator
4:30pm-4:45pm Wrap up of Day 2 Rapporteurs Main venue Moderator





Day Three: Thursday, 14th November 2024

TIME ACTIVITY SPEAKERS/PANELISTS VENUE CHAIR OF SESSION
7:00am–8:30am Check in and registration
  • Nertworking and Exihibition
  • Relevant videos on display
  • Tea break
  • Wellness activities
 All invited guests Main venue Moderator
8:30am-8:45am Power Talk:Evidence Based Decision Making Patrick Okwen, Founding Member Evidence for Education Network and Executive Director, eBASE Africa Main venue Moderator
8:45am-10:00am Panel Discussion:Empowering Africa’s Youth: Integrating Young Voices in Decision-Making and Societal Development Discussants
  1. Samuel Nsulwa Givabu Ihungo High School - Geita
  2. UNFPA
  3. Arafat Lesheve, Founder of Tanzania Youth Awards
  4. CAMFED Youth
Breakout room Digital Opportunity Trust
8:00am-10:30am Panel Discussion:Sharing Best Practices on the Effectiveness of Early Warning Systems in Promoting Student Retention and Addressing Dropout Rates Discussants
  1. Clement Nhilizyo, CAMFED Zimbabwe
  2. Mr. Moses Mhike, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Zimbabwe
  3. Dr. Johanes Balige, PO-RALG
  4. Rebecca Gyumi,Executive Director Msichana Initiative
 Breakout room Judith Kiwale, Education Associate UNHCR
10:30am-11:30am Education and Society Play Nafasi Art Space Main venue Moderator
11:30am-11:45am Presentation of an outcome statement Martha Makala,National Coordinator TEN/MET Main venue Moderator
11:45am-12:00noon Closing protocols Hon. Mohammed Mchengerwa, Minister, PO LARG Main venue Moderator
12:40pm-1:40pm LUNCH BREAK

YOU ARE WELCOME.