Antigua’s Education ‘Plan Of Action’ Gets OAS Support

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Education ministers from the Organization of American States (OAS) have approved the “Plan of Action of Antigua and Barbuda 2019”, which seeks to promote the implementation of the Inter-American Education Agenda (IEA).

The OAS said that the plan reinforces the link of the IEA with the objectives and goals set out in the 2030 Agenda, especially in Sustainable Development Goal 4, which is to “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”.

It said the initiative will focus on specific actions divided into the themes of inclusive and equitable quality education, strengthening the teaching profession, comprehensive early childhood care, international cooperation and partnerships, and strengthening of OAS initiatives and projects.