Jakaya Kikwete

Board Chair at @GPforEducation, Former President of Tanzania.

[Jakaya Kikwete @GPEChair]

Africa’s young people are shaping the future.
@DohaForum, we discussed how quality education— paired with digital and foundational skills—can help them thrive in fast-changing economies and strengthen resilience across the continent.
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[Global Partnership for Education @GPforEducation]

Let's raise $5 billion for education and unlock $10 billion more 🚀📚

➡️ Co-hosted by Italy and Nigeria, GPE’s new financing campaign #MultiplyPossibility aims to turn the tide on the global learning crisis: https://t.co/lUv9FW0jLr

Multiply possibility. #FundEducation Fund GPE.

[Jakaya Kikwete @GPEChair]

This is a pivotal moment for a future of growth, peace and possibility.

$5 billion for @GPforEducation will leverage partnerships and resources to help nearly 750 million children get a better education.

We cannot afford to miss this opportunity to #MultiplyPossibility

[Global Partnership for Education @GPforEducation]

The world is at an inflection point.

Tomorrow, GPE will launch its 5th Financing Campaign to turn the tide on education financing and #MultiplyPossibility for almost 750 million children.

🔴 Join live: https://t.co/dlX6OXrbob

#FundEducation

[Jakaya Kikwete @GPEChair]

I was grateful to meet with @Malala during her visit to Tanzania.

Investing in girls' education is a necessity: securing their rights and dignity and enabling them to lift up their communities.

Thank you, for your inspiring commitment to empower every girl through education.

[Global Partnership for Education @GPforEducation]

It's been a busy but productive week for the GPE Board of Directors in Paris 👏

The last days saw crucial discussions on key topics and questions that define how GPE works to #FundEducation

@GPEChair summarizes the key decisions ⬇️
https://t.co/Z4MvrAV8EZ

[Jakaya Kikwete @GPEChair]

Education remains the most significant investment in economic growth, peace and stability.

As the @GPforEducation Board of Directors meeting concludes, I am glad to share key decisions and progress on GPE's strategy and innovative ways to fund education.

https://t.co/uuEKFonOAg

[Jakaya Kikwete @GPEChair]

La réunion du Conseil d'administration de @GPforEducation en France est un moment clé important pour prendre des décisions qui façonneront l'avenir de l'éducation.

Merci, M. le Ministre @TMohamedSoilihi, pour votre accueil chaleureux et votre engagement en faveur de l'éducation.

[Jakaya Kikwete @GPEChair]

The @GPforEducation Board of Directors meeting in France is an important moment to make crucial decisions that shape how we will transform education in the future.

Thank you, Minister @TMohamedSoilihi for the warm welcome, the strong partnership and the commitment to education.

[Jakaya Kikwete @GPEChair]

.@GPforEducation's progress on innovative financing shows that efficient and effective education investments exist. Now, we need the political will to scale them.

Thank you, @JapanMissionUN, @UKUN_NewYork and Côte d'Ivoire for this talk on education as a key part of the #FFD4.

[Jakaya Kikwete @GPEChair]

It was a privilege to address Japan's members of parliament as they launch the Parliamentarian's League for Global Education.

As @GPforEducation enters into replenishment, Japan has become a global role model for peace and prosperity by prioritizing education investments.

[Jakaya Kikwete @GPEChair]

Technology cannot replace teachers, but it can be a powerful tool to make education more resilient and accessible.

It was a pleasure to address African Ambassadors in Japan at the Friends of Education roundtable to discuss how #Tech4Ed can help address the learning crisis.

[Jakaya Kikwete @GPEChair]

Japan has established itself as an education leader within the #G7 and by prioritizing education in development assistance.

Thank you, @MofaJapan_en State Minister H.E. MIYAJI Takuma for our fruitful meeting.

I look forward to deepening the partnership with @GPforEducation.

[MOFA of Japan @MofaJapan_en]

On March 13, State Minister for Foreign Affairs MIYAJI received a courtesy call by H.E. Mr. Jakaya Kikwete, Board Chair of #GPE. They exchanged views on education which is essential for human security and confirmed to continue close cooperation.
https://t.co/4CPLwJ8m0Z

[Jakaya Kikwete @GPEChair]

Prioritizing support to global education is foundational for human security.

I am grateful for the productive meeting with H.E. Shinichi Yokoyama, State Minister of Finance @MOF_Japan, to speak about the growing partnership between Japan and @GPforEducation.

[Jakaya Kikwete @GPEChair]

Thank you, @SasakawaYohei, for the warm welcome and our positive conversation on accelerating access to quality education.

I am glad to see how the relationship between @GPforEducation and @NipponZaidan is deepening to give more children globally an opportunity to thrive.

[Jakaya Kikwete @GPEChair]

Quality education is the foundation for a country's economic growth and gives people the skills they need for decent work.

It was a pleasure to meet with H.E. Mr. Yano Tetsuro, President of the Association of African Economy and Development (AFRECO) in Japan.

[Jakaya Kikwete @GPEChair]

Japan's @jica_direct_en is a strong partner to @GPforEducation, leveraging innovative education financing and acting as a Coordinating agency.

I enjoyed talking to JICA President Akihiko Tanaka and look forward to deepening cooperation to #FundEducation.

[Jakaya Kikwete @GPEChair]

Children are our future.

And with every dollar we invest in education, we empower our children - to seize their fundamental rights, to learn, grow and build a peaceful and prosperous future.

#WorldChildrensDay