Shabait.com (Asmara)
22 October 2007
Asmara — The Minister of Education, Mr. Semere Russom, said that in line with the vigorous efforts it is exerting in agriculture, energy, environment, health and other domains, Eritrea is diligently working to promote the development of science and technology.
He was addressing the 34th UNESCO Conference in Paris. Stressing the need for joint efforts and international commitment for developing the mother tongue, Mr. Semere pointed out that Eritrea has been making relentless efforts to this end, as well as eradicating illiteracy and preserving culture and identity.
Noting that peace is crucial in Eritrea's on-going national development programs, the Minister underlined that peace and security could not be ensured at the expense of the peoples' freedom, rights and sovereignty.
He went on to explain that Eritrea is striving to upgrade the education sector and that top priority is being given to the expansion of higher education that is up to standard. In this regard, Mr. Semere elaborated that besides the University of Asmara, another 5 colleges have been opened and that technical and vocational trainings are being offered.
Indicating that unremitting endeavors are being exerted towards upgrading the teaching profession, he pointed out that a national symposium on the role of teachers in ensuring quality education was organized last February to realize this goal.
Mr. Semere explained that Eritrea is utilizing the nation's rich potentials to write and document ancient history and stressed the importance of introducing a curriculum in the sphere of culture. Moreover, the Minister noted that some of the rich and diverse historical relics that were destroyed in war have now been preserved thanks to UNESCO's cooperation. He also called on the UN Agency to extend material, technical and professional assistance to Eritrea so as to cope with the requirements of information technology.
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