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Somalia Takes Major Step Forward in Education: Teacher Salaries to be Funded by Taxpayers

By Khadarow
Last updated: February 11, 2023
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Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Minister of Education in Somalia, Mr. Farah Sheikh Abdulqadir, recently made a ground breaking announcement that has the potential to transform the education system in the country. During a live broadcast on the Somali National Television, Mr. Abdulqadir announced that the salary payments for teachers participating in a competition would be funded by tax-paying citizens of Somalia, following a lack of support from international donors.

This announcement was made during a live debate on the nation television, where the Minister participated as a guest speaker. The Open Discussion program provided him with a platform to share the latest developments in the education sector in Somalia with the public.

Despite the lack of support from international donors, the Minister remains optimistic about the future of education in Somalia and is committed to improving the education system in the country. The decision to fund the salary for teachers from tax-paying citizens is expected to have a significant impact on the education system in Somalia. It will provide teachers with the resources they need to deliver quality education to their students, and make the profession more attractive to talented individuals who may have been deterred by the lack of financial stability in the past.

This marks a critical turning point for the education system in Somalia, as the government is now taking responsibility for supporting its teachers. For the first time in over 30 years, the salary for teachers will be standardized, which is expected to greatly enhance the quality of education in the country.

The Minister’s statement comes at a crucial time for the education system in Somalia, which has been recovering from years of conflict and instability. In recent years, significant efforts have been made to improve the education system, such as the introduction of new curriculums, the construction of new schools, and the training of new teachers.

Despite these efforts, the education system in Somalia remains one of the most under-resourced in the world, and the lack of support for teachers has been a major obstacle to progress. The decision to fund the salaries from tax-paying citizens demonstrates a commitment by the government to invest in the education of its citizens and is a positive development for the education system in Somalia.

The standardization of teacher salaries is expected to bring numerous benefits to the education system in Somalia. Firstly, it will make the profession more appealing to talented individuals who may have been deterred by the lack of financial stability in the past. Secondly, it will provide teachers with the necessary resources to deliver quality education to their students, and finally, it will help to reduce teacher absenteeism, which has been a persistent problem in many parts of Somalia.

The announcement made by the Minister of Education in Somalia is a significant step forward for the education system in the country. By funding the salaries for teachers from tax-paying citizens, the government is demonstrating its commitment to investing in the education of its citizens, and this move is expected to have a positive impact on the quality of education in Somalia. With the right support and resources, the education system in Somalia has the potential to become one of the best in the world, and this announcement is an important step in that direction

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