Education Minister meets with UNICEF Representative to Georgia
The Minister of Education, Science, and Youth, Givi Mikanadze, has held a working meeting with Isabella Castrogiovanni, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Representative to Georgia.
Givi Mikanadze thanked the UNICEF representative for supporting Georgia’s education system, noting that numerous large-scale joint projects have been successfully implemented within the framework of their long-standing cooperation.
According to the Minister, the primary objectives of the ongoing general education reform in Georgia are fully aligned with UNICEF’s new Country Programme Document (2026–2030) and the 2026 joint work plan signed between the Ministry and the UN Children’s Fund.
The Ministry of Education, Science, and Youth reported that during the meeting, particular emphasis was placed on developing the early childhood care and education system, expanding access to inclusive educational services, and strengthening youth policy.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed their readiness to continue their active cooperation.
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