Paul G. West @pgwest
Senior Education Adviser | Key Expert - Education and Skills PGW.org Pretoria, South Africa Joined November 2007-
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Link to open article: pgwest.medium.com/open-education…
A macroeconomic dimension of Open Educational Resources remains under-examined: OER can contribute to a nation’s competitive advantage. #OER #UNESCO pgwest.medium.com/open-education…
A macroeconomic dimension of Open Educational Resources remains under-examined: OER can contribute to a nation’s competitive advantage. #OER #UNESCO pgwest.medium.com/open-education…
Daily Investor toured the new R420 million Emeris campus in Sandton. Here is what it looks like. dailyinvestor.com/property/11866…
Just published: A case study of South Africa: Strengthening pathways from education to the world of work. Published in the African Journal of Career Development. Open Access. CC BY 4.0 ajcd.africa/index.php/ajcd… @rsacareerhelp
I’m pleased to share the publication of two conference papers in the PCF11 Selected Papers proceedings, Innovative Open Education: Fostering Resilient Societies for Sustainable Economic Development. - Building Resilient Graduates: Moi University’s Model for Enhancing Employability and Lifelong Learning in a Dynamic Labour Market Co-authored with Masibo Lumala - Towards a Commonwealth Credit Transfer Framework for Micro-Credentials: Advancing Education for a More Resilient Workforce Co-authored with Jane-Frances Agbu, Schontal Moore, Sanjaya Mishra, Betty Ogange, Evode Mukama, and Robert Okinda Both papers contribute to ongoing conversations on open education, workforce resilience, micro-credentials, and sustainable economic development, highlighting how policy, institutional practice, and collaboration can support more adaptable education systems. Grateful to my co-authors and the PCF11 community for the opportunity to contribute to this important body of work. #OpenEducation #MicroCredentials #Employability #LifelongLearning #WorkforceDevelopment #HigherEducation #PCF11 #SustainableDevelopment The full proceedings can be downloaded here: hdl.handle.net/11599/6064
This recorded webinar may help to answer some of the questions about AI and how it uses people's works. CC Certificate Webinar: CC and AI with Diyana Noory, September 2025 @creativecommons @ccsa youtu.be/ZT94rWGaqlg?si… via @YouTube
Education must remain relevant in a fast-changing world @col4 partners in #PCF11BW host nation, #Botswana, are ready to welcome educators & innovators transforming #openlearning. See our progress & share your OER solutions. #COL4D @BotswanaOpenUni youtu.be/EXm255CKPmo
SNEAK PEEK: The stage is coming together at GICC in # Gaborone for the 11th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on #OpenLearning #COL4D #PCF11BW @BotswanaOpenUni #Botswana Here policymakers, ministers, educators, and innovators will come together in only 2 DAYS to shape the future of open and distance learning across the Commonwealth! Stay tuned for an inspiring week.
At #pcf11bw, we are honoured to spotlight Dr. Daniel Tau, one of Botswana’s most distinguished education leaders and pioneers of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in Africa 🌍 . As the inaugural Chief Executive of Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning ( BOCODOL) and later the founding Vice Chancellor of Botswana Open University, Dr. Tau has spent decades expanding access to education, strengthening institutions, and shaping ODL policy across the Commonwealth. Under his leadership, BOCODOL was recognized with the Commonwealth of Learning Award of Excellence, and Botswana Open University grew into a globally respected institution. Dr. Tau’s impact extends beyond Botswana: from advancing ODL systems in Mozambique, Sierra Leone, and Malawi, to chairing the Virtual University of Small States of the Commonwealth, his vision has consistently empowered learners and built resilient education systems 🇧🇼 🇲🇿 🇲🇼. At PCF11, his keynote will reflect on how strong institutions and inclusive innovation can transform open education into a driver of resilience and sustainable development. #pcf11bw #openlearning #COL4D
At #PCF11, we dive into four dynamic sub-themes that chart the future of education across the Commonwealth: 1. Changing mindsets for inclusive open education 2. Gender, technology and innovation in open education 3. Skills Development through Lifelong Open Education 4. Sustaining communities of learning and practice in innovative open Whether you are a policymaker, practitioner, or researcher, these conversations will inspire action and build connections across borders. This is not just a conference. It’s a movement to reshape learning on a global scale. @ministryofeduc_ @BotswanaOpenUni
Call for papers! The OA journal 'New Contree' seeks scholarly articles on local and regional histories in Southern Africa, Africa, and beyond. Read the focus and scope: ow.ly/SF2450WiXAv Journal affiliation: RHSSA #AOSIS #LocalHistories
@Leon_Schreib @HomeAffairsSA - 6 hours to apply for passport and nearly 3 hours to collect it is not yet a good service standard. I hope to see big improvements!
Time for a change, as @COL4D moves back to downtown Vancouver, tomorrow. Change is good.
Check out this event: SAACP hosts SACDA - Career Training and Career Futures for the 21st century events.zoom.us/ev/AjeH9pA405a…
@Leon_Schreib @Leon_Schreib @HomeAffairsSA is trying to charge me for two passports and not just one. There is no response to emails or phone calls. How can I get the invoice corrected? I cannot make an appointment without first paying R1800!
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