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The Government of Grenada and SUMMA move forward with plans to design and promote a national literacy programme

February 4th, 2026.

4 de February de 2026

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SUMMA Director Javier González met in Grenada with the country’s Prime Minister, Dickon Mitchell; Minister of Education, David Andrew; and the permanent secretary responsible for educational administration at the Ministry for Education, Lorraine St. Louis-Nedd, with the aim of advancing the design and promotion of a national literacy programme.

The initiative builds on the Antigua Commitment to Literacy, developed and led by education ministers from 11 Latin American and Caribbean countries, SUMMA, and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) last year during the KIX LAC Regional Meeting.

Furthermore, as part of the work with GPE KIX and under the leadership of the Government of Grenada, González met with representatives of the private sector in that country to advance their involvement and financing of the programme.

This effort is part of SUMMA’s collaborative work with countries to develop evidence-based policies based on principles of educational justice that guarantee foundational learning, a critical and historic challenge for education systems throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

 

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Francesca Bonomelli Carrasco

Senior Researcher at SUMMA

About Francesca Bonomelli Carrasco

Francesca Bonomelli Carrasco is a Senior Researcher at SUMMA, with a background in project management, public policies, and applied research. She is interested in equity and justice which is reflected in her work and research on education, employment, inequality, migration, and gender issues.

Her previous work experience includes coordinating an educational transformation project in Paraguay, her work as a consultant for UNESCO and the ILO, and her key roles in the Ministry of Education of Chile. Currently, at SUMMA, she focuses on supporting the development of educational policies and connecting research, practice, and educational policy.

She got a master’s degree in international development studies from the University of Amsterdam, she obtained a master’s degree in labor economics for Development from the University of Turin, and her bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Chile. All of which provide her with skills, technical tools, and diverse perspectives to contribute to the important work that SUMMA is pushing forward.

Paula Salas

Evaluation Project Coordinator

About Paula Salas

Paula Salas is Coordinator of Evaluation Projects at SUMMA. Her main experience is in educational research and development of assessment instruments. She worked as an analyst at the Measurement Center of the Catholic University (MIDE UC) and for four years at the Department of Psychology of the University of Chile in various research projects, aimed at the development of psychoeducational assessment instruments to support high school students. High School Humanist Scientist and Professional Technician in the process of transition to higher education.

She is a psychologist from the University of Chile and has a master’s degree in Social Research Methods from University College London (UCL).