On the occasion of the International Day of Education, the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and Educaid.be invite you to a breakfast roundtable on 24 January 2025 at the GPE Offices in Brussels. This informal gathering will bring together education stakeholders, political representatives, and development actors to discuss priorities for the education sector in international cooperation.

The event will feature the launch of GPE’s ‘Answer the Call’ campaign in Belgium, which emphasizes the need for decisive action to ensure every child has access to education.

Belgium has long been a global leader in promoting education through development cooperation. This roundtable presents an opportunity to reaffirm and strengthen Belgium’s commitment to global education, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss priorities, align strategies, and amplify collective impact.

We look forward to engaging with you on these key topics and exploring strategies to amplify Belgium’s role in advancing education worldwide.

Details

When: Friday, 24 January 2025, 08.30AM-10.15AM

Where: GPE Offices, Av. Marnix 17/2nd Floor, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Format: In-person only, light breakfast will be served

Kindly confirm your attendance by Wednesday 22 January by contacting Angela Machonesa at amachonesa@globalpartnership.org

Discover the Programme Concept Note

Concept Note | Breakfast Roundtable: International Education Day | pdf

Proposed Programme

08:30–09:00

Welcome and Networking Breakfast

Informal networking over breakfast to foster connections among participants

09:00–09:10

Opening Remarks

  • Representatives from GPE and Educaid.be introduce the theme and objectives of the discussion.
  • Representative from Belgium’s Ministry of Development Cooperation
09:10–09:20

Launch “Answer the Call” Campaign

Screening of a short campaign video highlighting global education challenges and the call to action.

09:20–09:55

Roundtable Discussion: “Sustaining Momentum: Opportunities for Belgium in Global Education”

Moderated discussion with participants sharing perspectives on:

  • The urgency of increased education needs in developing countries amidst decreasing ODA
  • Thematic priorities within the education sector
  • Effective strategies for aligning Belgium’s ODA with SDG 4 targets.
  • The role of partners in advocating for and implementing education initiatives
09:55–10:05

Launch of a new flagship on girls with disabilities Handicap International / Humanité & Inclusion

10:05–10:15

Closing Remarks

Summary of key discussion points and commitment to follow-up actions.