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Agadir, Fez and Essaouira join other Moroccan cities in this network, namely Marrakech, Ifrane, Chefchaouen and Benguerir.
In total, 64 cities from 35 countries have joined this network, said the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in a press release, noting that the names of these new cities were revealed during a virtual event titled “Empowering learners of all ages: UNESCO learning cities transform lives”.
“Cities are key to transforming the right to education into a tangible reality for people of all ages. With these new admissions, the network now includes 356 cities around the world, sharing their expertise and paving the way for lifelong learning opportunities for 390 million citizens”, underlined the Director General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, quoted in the press release.
This global network brings together cities which stand out for promoting lifelong learning among their inhabitants, notes the same source, specifying that the new cities which join the network were chosen on the recommendation of a jury of experts.
“A real commitment to learning from the mayor and city administration, as well as a set of good practices and public policy initiatives, are essential prerequisites for becoming a learning city,” adds -your.
The new members of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities will co-lead the #LearnThroughLife campaign in their cities. This campaign mobilizes learners from around the world who demonstrate their passion for lifelong learning. She emphasizes that the #RightToEducation must apply to all ages.
A connection between educational, training and cultural institutions, as well as the engagement of a wide range of partners such as representatives of the public sector, civil society organizations and employers, constitute the key characteristics of learning cities of UNESCO.
They effectively mobilize resources across sectors to promote inclusive and quality learning, from basic to higher education, and revitalize learning within families and communities, facilitate learning in place work, while expanding the use of modern learning technologies, the press release concludes.
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