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We are pleased to launch a new email news service — The Commonwealth Open Learning Bulletin, also referred to as The Bulletin.
The Bulletin curates the latest open learning and education development news from across the Commonwealth. Each week, discover stories, reports, innovations, and insights that highlight our shared commitment to expanding equitable, lifelong learning opportunities for sustainable development.
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9 March 2026 | Jamaica Gleaner
More than 300 education leaders, policymakers, and practitioners from across the Caribbean – including regional ministers of education – are set to converge in Jamaica next week to discuss the future of teaching, learning, and assessment in the digital age. The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC ) in partnership with Jamaica’s Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, will host a Regional Education Conference and Ministerial Forum from March 16 to 19 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.
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3 March 2026 | Antigua Observer
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has formally launched the 2026 Commonwealth People’s Forum, signalling the start of a multi-year strategic alignment leading up to the November 2026 summit. The launch, held Tuesday, featured high-level addresses from the nation’s leadership regarding the integration of civic insight into official global policy and a total “Cultural Renaissance” for the twin-island state.
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25 February 2026 | Jamaica Information Service
The Government is moving to finalise and seek approval for a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Education Policy, while simultaneously developing an information and communications technology (ICT) strategy and requirement plan. The works will be done under Phase II of the Education System Transformation Programme, which has been allocated approximately $857 million in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives.
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11 March 2026 | Daily Excelsior, Jammu
A two-day International Conference on the theme “Reimagining Open, Distance, Online Blended and Self-directed Learning: Innovations, Equity, and Impact in the Digital Era” was inaugurated at the University of Jammu (JU). The conference is being organized by the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), University of Jammu, as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations at the Brigadier Rajinder Singh Auditorium. Eminent academicians, researchers and scholars from India and abroad are participating in the conference.
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25 February 2026 | The Hindu, India
The fifth All India Public Open University Vice Chancellors’ Round Table Conference hosted by the Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU), which concluded here on Wednesday, resolved to implement a harmonised model credit framework among open universities. The proposed framework will standardise credit definitions, workload norms, equivalence mapping protocols and permissible transfer limits across institutions.
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7 March 2026 | Education Times, India
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has partnered with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) for a collaborative project to develop a handbook on quality assurance for designing and delivering online programmes through open and dual-mode universities. As part of the initiative, NAAC collaborated with the Special Project Unit of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to organise a national-level consultative workshop on opportunities and challenges for quality assurance in online education.
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January 2026 | Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the educational landscape, beyond teaching and learning. Unlike earlier waves of education technology, much of GenAI is freely accessible and largely used beyond institutional control due to its intuitiveness and versatility. The OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026 analyses emerging research that suggests GenAI can support learning when guided by clear teaching principles.
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8 March 2026 | Commonwealth Secretariat
Remarks from the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon Shirley Botchwey, at the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting at Lancaster House in London on 8 March 2026.
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January 2026 | Commonwealth Secretariat
The publication of the second edition of the Curriculum Framework for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represents a significant step forward in the ongoing transformation of education as an essential driver for sustainable development throughout the Commonwealth.
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5 March 2026 | Leadership News, Nigeria
The Vice-Chancellor, National Open University (NOUN), Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, has emphasised the need for inclusive learner support systems in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) to ensure student success. According to him, “Inclusion requires that we move beyond simply enrolling learners. We must intentionally design systems where every learner regardless of geography, disability, socio-economic background, language, gender, or circumstance can thrive.”
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4 March 2026 | UNESCO
Kenya is advancing a governance-led approach to artificial intelligence across its public sector. Following the launch of the UNESCO–Oxford Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Transformation in Government in November 2025, civil servants are beginning to translate learning into institutional practice.
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1 March 2026 | Daily News, Tanzania
Dar es Salaam: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, in collaboration with various stakeholders, is continuing to implement reforms aimed at expanding self-employment and employability opportunities while contributing to national development. Through a series of policy improvements under the 2014 Education and Training Policy, including increased emphasis on information and communication technology (ICT) and other digital tools in teaching, the government is intensifying efforts to enhance the quality of education in response to rapid global technological advancements.
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19 February 2026 | Fiji Sun
Fiji is strengthening technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to address youth unemployment, rising social challenges and critical skills shortages nationwide. Speaking at the Fiji National University (FNU) National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Forum 2026 at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa in Denarau, Nadi, today, leaders warned that failure to invest in young people could deepen the country’s social and economic challenges.
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9 February 2026 | Solomon Islands Government
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) officially launched the long-awaited Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Policy on Friday, February 5, 2026, marking a significant milestone aimed at transforming the education sector through technical and vocational skills to increase national productivity.
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23 February 2026 | Commonwealth of Learning
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is building a strategic alliance of Commonwealth partners by launching the Gaborone to New Delhi Compact at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The Summit brought together a diverse range of leaders, including heads of state and institutions, educators, and representatives from the private sector. COL convened a high-level panel at the Summit, chaired by Professor Peter Scott, COL’s President and CEO.
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9 March 2026 | Commonwealth of Learning
Video message: Happy Commonwealth Day! Hear from Professor Peter Scott, President & CEO of the Commonwealth of Learning, as he reflects on the importance of collaboration in unlocking opportunities for a more prosperous and resilient Commonwealth.
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7 March 2026 | Commonwealth of Learning
Gender justice is a complex issue that requires both large structural reforms and micro-level action. While there has been significant progress and long-standing international commitments to gender equality, global inequalities continue to persist. As UN Women points out, no country has eliminated legal gaps or achieved full equality between men and women. Even in 2026, women have only 64 per cent of the legal rights men hold worldwide, with many laws restricting women’s rights in areas such as education, work, financial independence, family life, and beyond.
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