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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 is 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, about 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, about empowering communities and enhancing digital access.
00:43Every child, no matter where they are, deserves an education.
00:47It goes beyond the family unit. Governments, communities and social organizations all have a role to play in making sure quality education is accessible.
00:58According 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%, driven by the proliferation of learning tools, technology and accessibility.
01:13Increased funding in education is also another reason, with 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.
01:49To begin with, you have to work with the community to make them understand why sending the children to school is important,
01:57why sending the girls to school is important, and 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02:04I think that in many countries the education system is obsolete in a way and respond to a definition of the sector that is more academically oriented.
02:18That is not really what the labor market is asking.
02:21If you ask an employer what kind of things they are looking for, even for medium-level jobs,
02:27they would say that they want soft skills, they want interpersonal skills, they want problem-solving skills, etc., etc.
02:34Not many systems are equipped to produce these skills these days.
02:40Well, when it comes to providing quality learning for children, it'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 by consistently providing forward-thinking education.
02:57Our reporter Stefan De Vries takes a look at the country's holistic approach.
03:02Hi Laila, I'm in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where the education system is known for its innovative approach
03:11and its focus on children's well-being, making it one of the most effective in the world.
03:18The Dutch believe in autonomy, innovation and inclusivity, allowing schools to shape their curriculum and foster critical thinking.
03:26I think we don't only focus on the academics, but we also focus on kind of the social-emotional development.
03:35Because school is actually not only there for academics, for math, for science, sure,
03:40but it's also very much about how do we learn to emotionally regulate and how do we learn to interact socially.
03:49In the Netherlands, children actively participate in society through the Jeugdjournaal,
03:53a news program that empowers them to engage with current events.
03:58The country's biggest cities have a kinderburgemeester, a children's mayor who represents young voices and advocates for their rights.
04:06I'm a kinderburgemeester.
04:08There was also a kinderburgemeester, which I think is very nice.
04:11You can talk with the kids, and you can discuss it, and you can really listen to it, so that's a kinderburgemeester.
04:19Dutch children rank high in well-being, says UNESCO.
04:22A 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's so happy.
04:36They make it always very funny, and, well, yeah, they're always aardy.
04:43Because they learn to make it nice.
04:44From autonomy in education to meaningful societal participation,
04:50the Dutch model creates a nurturing environment where 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 where schooling infrastructures are often compromised.
05:11I 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.
05:28It has to start off with the needs assessment of the local population,
05:33and it has to start off by listening to people themselves, the beneficiaries,
05:38and 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.
05:51That's when people feel invested in their own school, their own education.
05:55Technology 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 and inclusion
06:06and fairness apply to accessing quality education through technology.
06:13Now 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.
06:22Its Vision Pro headset, which retails at $3,500, has found a surprising niche in the medical field,
06:29with doctors using the spatial computing device for surgery, training, and post-op analysis.
06:35This 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 defense conglomerate Leonardo and French company Thales.
06:51The three companies are working on an alliance as Airbus seeks to expand its presence in 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 by 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.
07:16Very tempted to have a chocolate bar myself.
07:21So when it comes to primary education, the world has come a long way to improve literacy levels.
07:26But so much more needs to be done to give hundreds of millions of children access to quality learning,
07:32while also bolstering schooling infrastructures.
07:35And that comes with boosting investments, actionable policies, and focused implementation.
07:40Because empowering the next generation of workers begins in the classroom.
07:45Well, 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.
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