Benin Vision 2060: The National Education Council focuses on scientific and vocational fields.

Organized at the Golden Tulip hotel, the consultative assembly fits into a reflection on the contribution of education, research, and vocational training to the industrialization and digital transformation of Benin. The discussions will notably focus on ways to strengthen the guidance of learners towards scientific, technological, and professional disciplines.

The meeting will gather members of the CNE, representatives of the government, academics, public and private institutions, as well as civil society organizations. It aims to confront analyses and experiences to inform public decisions in the education sector.

In his speech, the executive secretary of the CNE, Clément Chabi, presented the institution as a framework for national dialogue among the various stakeholders in education. He emphasized that sustainable development, prosperity, and technological sovereignty depend, in his view, on investment in youth, research, and the quality of human capital.

Evaluate Recommendations and Prepare the Vision for Benin 2060

The president of the National Council for Education, Noël Ahonangnon Gbaguidi, recalled the legal and strategic responsibilities of the CNE. The institution is specifically charged with contributing to the definition of major educational orientations, coordinating the system, and monitoring public decisions in this area.

Composed of 69 members from the public and private sectors, the consultative assembly also reviews activity reports and accounts of the National Council for Education. It then formulates recommendations aimed at improving the functioning and performance of the national education system.

During the three days of work, participants will assess the implementation of the recommendations adopted during previous sessions. Discussions will also focus on improving the quality of teaching and the relationship between educational priorities and the “Benin 2060” vision.

For the CNE, strengthening scientific, technological, and professional pathways is a lever to support innovation, accompany digital transformation, and meet the needs of industrialization. The concrete modalities for implementing the recommendations from this session have not yet been specified.