Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has called on education stakeholders to move beyond speeches and declarations of good intentions at the Sixth International Quality Education Conference (IQEC 2026). He made the call on November 12, 2026, when officially opening the three-day conference in Dar es Salaam. The conference, which began on November 11 and concluded on November 13, brought together government representatives, development partners, academics, researchers, and other education stakeholders. Dr. Nchemba emphasized the need for concrete outcomes that can make a lasting difference in the education sector.
The Prime Minister stressed that meaningful progress in education requires strong collaboration among governments, development partners, researchers, academic institutions, and other stakeholders. This collaboration is necessary to address existing challenges and strengthen the delivery of quality education. Dr. Nchemba also highlighted the importance of innovation in transforming the education sector. He noted that investment in research, technology, and skills development is necessary to prepare young people for emerging opportunities.
The government has initiated several programs to expand learning opportunities, including scholarship programs that have enabled students to pursue higher education at different universities. Dr. Nchemba called on participants to use the conference to identify practical ways of strengthening education systems. He urged stakeholders to ensure that available resources translate into improved learning opportunities for children and young people.
The conference focused on sustainable financing and strategies for improving education quality. Dr. Nchemba looked forward to meaningful discussions and concrete outcomes that would contribute to the future of education. He officially declared the conference open, marking the beginning of a series of discussions and collaborations aimed at improving the education sector.
The Prime Minister's call to action resonated with the conference's objectives. Participants were expected to develop concrete outcomes that can make a lasting difference in the education sector. Dr. Nchemba's emphasis on innovation and collaboration underscored the government's commitment to transforming the education sector.
The IQEC 2026 conference provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss and identify practical solutions to education challenges. The conference brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including government representatives, development partners, academics, researchers, and other education stakeholders. The discussions and collaborations that took place during the conference were expected to contribute to the country's long-term development aspirations.
The Prime Minister's message to stakeholders was clear: translate discussions into practical actions that can improve the quality and accessibility of education. The government's commitment to education reform and expansion of learning opportunities was evident in its initiatives, including scholarship programs. The success of these initiatives will depend on the collaboration and commitment of stakeholders to work together to achieve meaningful progress in education.
Key points
- The Prime Minister called on stakeholders to translate discussions at the IQEC 2026 into practical actions that will improve the quality and accessibility of education.
- The conference focused on sustainable financing and strategies for improving education quality.
- The government has initiated several programs to expand learning opportunities, including scholarship programs that have enabled students to pursue higher education at different universities.
