The UN Sustainable Development Goal 4, Quality Education for All, is a shared objective that aims to provide quality education worldwide. To achieve this goal by 2030, an additional investment of around $140 billion is required, according to UNESCO. Many bilateral and multilateral organizations seek investments in the education sector, ranging from primary to secondary, vocational, post-secondary, academic, and lifelong learning. These organizations need innovative solutions from Educational Solutions and Services providers to ensure higher efficiency and return on investment.
In line with its mission, the Worlddidac Association, in partnership with the Delegation of German Industry in Washington, D.C., is organizing a Trade Delegation to Washington in December 2024. The delegation will meet with officials and policymakers from prominent organizations such as the World Bank, the IBRD, IDA, IFC, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and USAID. This trade mission’s primary objectives are to understand the investment priorities in education better and showcase innovative educational solutions and services. Participating in this delegation will allow you to make a strong case for education in group and individual meetings.
WHEN: December 9th to December 11th, 2024.
Here’s why you should be part of this delegation and how you could benefit from the meetings:
The World Bank
- Engage with senior educational specialists from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD for mid-income countries) and the International Development Agency (IDA for low-income countries).
- Gain insights into the portfolio, priority areas, targeted geographies, and the education needs of different socio-economic contexts. Understand the Project Life Cycle and the considerations our members need to consider at each stage.
- Deepen your understanding of international bidding processes.
International Finance Corporation
- Interact with the IFC, which focuses on private sector investments in education, including private education sectors, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), and higher education.
- Learn about the IFC’s portfolio, priority areas, geographies, and countries of interest.
- Explore the role of the private sector in socio-economic development and the forms of participation, such as loans and equity.
Inter-American Development Bank
- Connect with the IaDB and gain insights into their portfolio, priority areas, and targeted Latin America and the Caribbean geographies.
- Understand the education needs in these regions and their socio-economic impacts.
- Deepen your understanding of the Project Life Cycle and the considerations for international bidding.
Millennium Challenge Corporation
- Engage with the MCC, focusing on human rights, democratic values, and education to create wealth and promote citizenship.
- Learn about their focus countries and explore potential collaborations.
U.S. Agency for International Development
- Meet with the most significant bilateral development agency by investment volume, USAID, to discuss their policies and ongoing education initiatives worldwide.
- Understand their portfolio, focus countries, and alignment with the UN and other G7 bilateral development agencies.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the Trade Delegation to Washington in 2024
- Join us in advocating for quality education and making your voice heard in meetings with influential organizations and policymakers
- Become involved and develop an understanding of the intricacies of global education projects
- Foster collaboration among the private sector, government, and NGOs to address new challenges and diverse political agendas for global education development.
Cost:
Worlddidac Member: CHF 3200,-
Non Member: CHF 4250,-
Insights from our previous delegates
“The Delegation to Washington last Nov. 22, offered me a unique opportunity to expand our global reach. We were informed of how and where the educational business can move in a medium-term period worldwide, mainly which are the new markets and countries to explore. Also, it was a chance to foster valuable relationships and gain firsthand knowledge of the situation from different countries, in terms of government investment in the educational sector, making it a worthwhile endeavor looking to grow their business on a global scale.” Myriam Bonilla Garcia, CEO Edibon
“The WorldDidac delegation to Washington, DC, was a transformational experience. The delegation significantly allowed the development of key contacts in many agencies dedicated to developing TVET education worldwide. The information that was shared during the meetings brought great insight in how members of WorldDidac could engage with these agencies at many levels. Developing a keen insight into how projects are managed and funded not only helped me in my desire to work closer with them but with other members as well.” Jason Scales, Director of Global Education Lincoln Electric
