KATHMANDU, Jan 29: British Council Nepal hosted its 3rd Annual Education Symposium on Tuesday with the theme of “Inclusive Education”. 

The event brought together policymakers, planners, administrators, headmasters, teachers, researchers, NGOs and private sector and development partners to share different perspectives and discuss issues of inclusion in education in Nepal, South Asia and the UK, according to the Kathmandu-based British Council.

“The British Council believes that inclusion involves an integrated approach to policy, educational culture and classroom practice and that good practice is an ongoing process. Among the many issues that countries face around making their education systems inclusive, many say that access, engagement, empowerment and enablement are the key issues,” the Council said in a statement.

The event was aimed at creating a platform for British Council and other education stakeholders to present evidences from researches and projects related to inclusion in education. 

Another target of the event was providing opportunities for networking, information sharing and constructive dialogues around inclusion in education.

Deputy Director General at the Centre for Education and Human Resource Development, Bishnu Kumar Adhikari, shared at the symposium that “inclusive education” can be a key to initiate positive changes in Nepal.  Speaking at the event, British Ambassador to Nepal Nicola Pollitt said that inclusive education is one of the building blocks of inclusive society. 

“Increasing access to education and opportunities for marginalized communities is crucial for Nepal's overall development,” she said.

Country Director of British Council Nepal Dr Jovan Ilic said that equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what they do at the British Council and are directly linked to their values. 

“What we are learning over again at the British Council, as we operate in over 100 countries worldwide, is how diversity drives creativity, a positive working culture, performance, and above all impact,” the statement quoted IIic as saying.

 
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