Aussie educator showcases agri-skills initiative at UNESCO Meet

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Brisbane, October 16 (Australia India News Newsdesk)

Director of Maneeraj Education Australia Dr. Shweta Singh recently represented Australia at the UNESCO-APEID Meeting on entrepreneurship education in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Presenting to an audience of 200 experts and delegates from 35 countries, Dr. Singh shared insights on the Developing Critical Agriculture Skill courses in India (DCASCI) project, a Department of Education Australia initiative aimed at enhancing agricultural skills in India. The Meet was organized on 10–11 October 2024.

The UNESCO gathering, held at the International Hotel Tashkent, united educators, policymakers, and stakeholders in entrepreneurship education. Dr. Singh described the event as an “enriching experience” that encouraged global dialogue and collaboration. Her presentation received enthusiastic applause, marking a step forward in fostering youth empowerment, innovation, and sustainable economic growth.

The history of the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network (EE-Net) established in December 2013, reaffirms the Network’s mission to serve as an Asia-Pacific platform for enhancing entrepreneurship education through exchanging knowledge, collaboration among diverse stakeholders, and developing innovative tools and approaches. The EE-Net remains crucial in addressing the evolving challenges young people face as they enter increasingly complex job markets across the globe.

About her experience at the meet, Dr. Shweta said, “It was truly an enriching experience for me, filled with insightful discussions, compelling presentations, case studies, valuable networking opportunities, and unique cultural exchanges. My presentation was met with enthusiastic applause and sparked meaningful discussions on the global stage.”

This meeting marks the beginning of a new chapter in global entrepreneurship education—one that empowers youth, fosters innovation, promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth, and tackle the critical challenge of climate change in a digital era.