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Seychelles unveils education plan for 2026-2030

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The Seychelles Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development has drawn up a strategic plan covering 2026 to 2030. The programme aims to improve teaching, learning, governance and the development of the national workforce, according to the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation.

The Seychelles Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development has drawn up a strategic plan for the 2026-2030 period. The document focuses on improving teaching and learning, strengthening leadership and governance, and developing the country's workforce, according to the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC).

The plan is to guide the ministry's priorities in these areas over the next five years, according to the SBC.

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