SUMMA and KIX LAC strengthen cooperation with the Ministry of Education of Guatemala to promote strategic actions

On Monday , January 13th , SUMMA – KIX LAC and the Ministry of Education of Guatemala held a meeting to strengthen cooperation in the development of evidence-based educational evidence-based education policies and to coordinate strategic actions. Present were Anabella Giracca, Minister; and Carlos Aldana, Vice-Minister of Extracurricular and Alternative Education, from the Guatemalan Ministry of Education; and on behalf of SUMMA, Javier González, Director; and Raúl Chacón, Director of the KIX LAC Program.

During the meeting, various initiatives were discussed to strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing in the region. One of the main topics discussed was the possibility of holding a joint KIX LAC face-to-face meeting in Guatemala in June. This event will bring together close to 70 educational leaders and specialists from more than ten countries, with the aim of fostering dialogue and cooperation on the region’s educational challenges.

In addition , an invitation was extended to Guatemala to participate actively in the KIX LAC Center, by proposing between four and five representatives from the country to join the Hub. It was suggested that these delegates come from different sectors, including the Ministry of Education, academia, civil society and teachers’ unions or guilds, in order to enrich the diversity of perspectives and strengthen collaborative work in the region.

Another of the key points discussed was the definition of a priority theme for the country and the possibility of a Technical Learning Visit to another country in the region. This would allow for a deeper exchange of experiences and lessons learned in the selected area. In addition, the option of complementing this initiative with the Country support mechanism, which would provide the opportunity to finance studies or specific technical specific studies or technical advice for the design of programs or policies in the defined area.

Finally, an invitation was presented to the Ministry to participate in the Knowledge Mobilization Cycle: Use of Evidence for the Early Childhood Education and Care, which will run throughout 2025.