FOURTH Interregional Dialogue
The Interregional Dialogue on Education and Development will hold its fourth edition in Cairo, Egypt, returning to the African continent following its previous edition in Bogotá. On this occasion, the Arab region joins Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe, further expanding the political and strategic scope of the interregional process.
In its fourth edition, the Dialogue takes a decisive step forward within this long-term interregional process, contributing concretely to strengthening multilateralism in a rapidly evolving international context.
This high-level interregional cooperation process brings together governments, university associations, higher education institutions, and regional organizations to strengthen collaboration across regions in education, science, and innovation.
The Cairo edition aligns with Egypt’s National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research 2030 and the National Policy for Sustainable Innovation 2030 (NSIP), both aimed at consolidating a sustainable and innovative knowledge society.
The fourth edition is organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Egypt, the African Union, the Arab Association of Universities (AARU), and the Association of African Universities (AAU), in collaboration with Obreal.
Themes
The Cairo edition will be structured around three thematic areas that will guide discussions and proposals for interregional cooperation.
01
Green and Digital Transitions with Territorial Impact
This theme addresses the role of higher education and innovation in financing the green transition, as well as in the governance and deployment of emerging technologies, including digital transformation and artificial intelligence, in alignment with the priorities of the National Policy for Sustainable Innovation 2030 (NSIP).
02
Interregional Knowledge Connectivity
This theme focuses on strengthening research and innovation capacities, developing human capital, and fostering linkages between higher education institutions, innovation ecosystems, and technology transfer mechanisms.
03
Inclusion, Cohesion, and an Expanded Interregional Architecture
This theme explores the role of higher education institutions in inclusive development and quality of life, as well as in consolidating a broader and more articulated interregional architecture.
Audience
The Dialogue will bring together representatives from:
Process
Preparatory Activities
The Cairo Dialogue will be preceded by a series of preparatory activities aimed at enriching the substance of discussions and strengthening interregional coordination. These initiatives will include thematic webinars, workshops, and dialogue spaces within strategic international conferences.
Previous Editions
The Dialogue builds upon the agreements and documents adopted in its previous editions. The main conclusions that have shaped this interregional process can be consulted below:
Next Steps
Official registration for participation in this edition will be announced in the coming months.
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