British Council admitted into two global education initiatives

The British Council has been admitted as a member of two major global education platforms hosted by the UNESCO.

They are the Global Education Coalition and the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030.

A statement issued and copied to the Ghanaian Times, said the development reinforces the British Council’s commitment to advancing global education recovery, equity and innovation, while strengthening its role in shaping international policy and partnerships for inclusive and quality education.

The Global Education Coalition, launched in 2020 in response to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, now focuses on advancing Sustainable Development Goal 4, which seeks to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

The coalition brings together more than 200 partners, including governments, multilateral organisations, civil society and the private sector, to support transformation in the education sector.

As a member, the British Council is expected to contribute its expertise in teacher development, English language education and inclusive learning to support countries in building resilient and future-ready education systems.

The statement further said the organisation had also joined the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030, a global alliance focused on addressing teacher shortages and improving the status and support of educators worldwide.

The task force comprises national governments, intergovernmental organisations, non-governmental organisations, development agencies, civil society groups, private sector organisations and United Nations agencies.

With over 90 years of experience in teacher education and professional development, the British Council is expected to contribute knowledge and skills to support teachers, particularly in fragile, multilingual and under-resourced contexts.

The Chief Executive of the British Council, Scott McDonald, said coordinated global action in education had become more urgent.

“Our participation in these global education initiatives will amplify the voices of teachers and learners worldwide, particularly in communities where opportunities are limited,” he said.

We look forward to working with our global partners to share best practices, co-create solutions and champion inclusive, high-quality education as a foundation for peace, prosperity, and social cohesion,” the CEO added.

The British Council operates in more than 100 countries, promoting cultural relations and educational opportunities, and reached about 599 million people between 2024 and 2025.

The Council delivers a range of education programmes aimed at strengthening teaching quality, improving learning outcomes and promoting equity and inclusion.

It works in partnership with ministries of education, schools, universities and civil society across the world to drive systemic improvements in education.

The British Council worked with over 50 ministries of education between 2025 and 2026, hosting a global online community of about 3.9 million teachers and teacher educators.

Its participation in the two initiatives would create opportunities for expanded partnerships to support ministries of education, school leaders, teachers and young people through evidence-based programmes and peer learning networks.

BY ABIGAIL ANNOH