By Goth Mohamed Goth
Hargeisa — The Minister of Education, Youth and Science of the Republic of Somaliland, Prof. Ismail Duale Yusuf, accompanied by Deputy Minister Mr. Mohamed Muse Haji Abdi (Galleydh), today received at his office a delegation led by Ms. Lislee Edwan, representing the organization “Think Equal – Empowering Change Through Education.”
The meeting was convened to discuss educational development and quality, with a particular focus on Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Kindergarten (KG) schools.
Also in attendance were the Director of the National Curriculum Development Department, Mohamed Abdi Osman; the Director of Non-Formal Education, Mahmoud Hassan Aynanshe; the Director of Education Quality, Mohamed Omar Ismail; and the Advisor to the Minister’s Office, Mohamed Jamac.
Discussions during the meeting centered on teacher quality, curriculum reform for early childhood education, and strategies for creating new opportunities to advance early childhood education in Somaliland.
The Minister and Deputy Minister underscored the critical importance of providing children with quality education, ensuring that their learning is built on a strong foundation capable of supporting their future educational journey.
Speaking at the meeting, the Director of the National Curriculum Development Department, Mr. Mohamed Abdi Osman, outlined existing needs and development opportunities, and highlighted the role a quality curriculum can play in producing students equipped with a solid educational grounding. He also stressed the importance of having teachers with the academic competence to implement the curriculum effectively. Accordingly, he noted, it is essential to have well-trained teachers capable of nurturing children’s intellectual, behavioral, skills-based, and social-emotional capacities.
The meeting lays the groundwork for strengthening cooperation between the Ministry and Think Equal, particularly in the areas of curriculum development, teacher training, and the implementation of teaching approaches that support children’s cognitive, social, and educational development.
