Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, Youth, Sport & Libraries, Hon. Akierra Missick recently returned from the United Kingdom after attending a conference in London, England, 1-3 June 2015.
The Wilton Park’s meeting, which was centered around the theme ‘Caribbean 2030: New Thinking For A New Generation’ was designed to tap into the thinking of future Caribbean leaders.
Caribbean 2030 was held in association with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Caribbean Policy Research Institute Foundation and the Caribbean Council.
The agenda for the three-day meeting included presentations and group discussions on drivers for change and new thinking, the key challenges and opportunities for the Caribbean and managing risks and improving resilience.
Hon. Missick stated; “Receiving the invitation to speak at Wilton Park was an honour. I presented on the improvement of education standards in the Caribbean, which focused on continuous teacher development and support, parental involvement in learning and developing an adaptive curriculum approach to learning.
“Discussions were very rewarding, delegates were not always in agreement but solutions always remained the common goal.
“In the end the TCI was applauded for our approach to good governance and policy development, namely the developments and strengthening of institutions such as the Human Rights Commission, Complaints Commission, Integrity Commission and Public Financial Management Ordinance.”
Wilton Park is considered one of the world’s leading institutions for in-depth discussion of international policy issues and challenges.
Caribbean 2030 was held in association with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Caribbean Policy Research Institute Foundation and the Caribbean Council.
