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The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is inviting researchers, specialists, and postgraduate students to participate in the International Conference on “Skills and Jobs of Tomorrow in Africa,” organized in partnership with HEM Business School in the Kingdom of Morocco. Participants are encouraged to submit scientific papers, which will be evaluated by a special jury. The selected papers will be presented during the conference scheduled to take place from 10 to 12 December 2024, in Tangier, Morocco.

The papers to be submitted should focus on one of the Conference’s themes, which include the evolving landscape of skills and jobs in Africa, and the key factors influencing its future. Special emphasis should be placed on the role of education, culture, youth, gender equality, industrial development, digital transformations, and the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. The aim is to contribute to preparing the continent for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Those interested in participating must submit their draft papers in PDF format via the online submission portal: https://bit.ly/4fakYqU, following the guidelines provided in the concept note, and adhering to the following conditions:

● The research paper must be original, comply with scientific research standards, and align with the conference themes, which are detailed in the concept note.
● The jury welcomes case studies, doctoral proposals, and empirical studies that present innovative ideas aimed at enhancing workforce development, improving education, and strengthening economic strategies across Africa.
● Research papers should be written in one of the following languages: Arabic, English, or French.
● The deadline for submitting draft papers is 5 October 2024 (no more than 5 pages).
● Results will be announced on 31 October 2024.
● The full paper must be submitted by 20 November 2024 (with a maximum of 15 pages, including references and appendices).

All submitted papers will undergo a thorough evaluation by a panel of experts to ensure their scientific quality and originality. Authors of the accepted papers will be invited to present their research at the Conference. The Conference papers will receive extensive academic exposure, including publication in a peer-reviewed journal, and will also be featured in a special edition documenting the conference proceedings.
 
For inquiries, please contact:
ICESCO: Strategy@icesco.org
Institute of Higher Management Studies: hemresearchcenter@lcieducation.com

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) seizes the opportunity of the International Literacy Day, observed every 8th September, and celebrated this year under the theme: “Promoting Multilingual Education: Literacy for Mutual Understanding and Peace”, to call for intensifying efforts to promote literacy, improve its quality and maximize its benefits to promote mutual understanding and peace. ICESCO also stresses the need to adopt preventive and proactive methods to eradicate the causes of illiteracy instead of merely adopting treatment approaches to address this phenomenon.

Believing in the importance of supporting literacy, inclusive and equitable education for all, ICESCO focuses, as part of its mission and strategic vision, on education as a human right, by disseminating awareness of the need to combat illiteracy and focusing on marginalized and poorest categories, especially girls and women. It also highlights the need to mobilize sufficient financial resources and increase investments allocated to this field, in addition to providing more high quality open and free educational resources.

Recognizing the role of education in promoting human development, ICESCO has made supporting literacy programs in its Member States a top priority. As the progress achieved in this field is not sufficient, attaining this goal requires greater efforts and international cooperation in a global context marked by the existence of 765 million illiterate youth and adults, two-thirds of whom are girls and women, in addition to the prevalence of disparities in access to literacy programs and the weak participation of the poor and most needy and deprived groups.

In our fast-paced world, where technology is increasingly important and cultures are diverse, it is more important than ever to equip individuals with a multilingual, mother-tongue-based educational approach. This approach plays a pivotal role in enhancing literacy skills, encouraging mutual understanding and respect for cultural diversity, supporting efforts aimed at building more just and peaceful societies and providing individuals with broad prospects for continuous learning.

The Science and Environment Sector at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in partnership with the Islamic Organization for Food Security and the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, held a training workshop on “The Use of Biotechnology for Sustainable Farming: Harnessing the Potential of Biochar.”

ICESCO was represented at the workshop, held over two days on 28-29 August 2024, by Dr. Fahman Fathurrahman, expert at ICESCO’s Science and Environment Sector, who reaffirmed the Organization’s commitment to supporting and assisting its Member States in investing in sustainable agricultural practices.

The workshop aimed to equip participants with practical knowledge on the use of biochar technology in agriculture. The first day featured presentations on biochar benefits to soil health and agricultural productivity, along with sharing experiences from Central Asian countries on the use of biochar and the opportunities and challenges in promoting sustainable agriculture in the region.

On the second day, the participants visited the Kazakh Research Institute of Agriculture and Plant Growing, where they observed the practical stages of biochar production and the machinery used in the process.

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) announces the appointment of Dr. Haddy Jatou Sey, former Minister of Basic and Secondary Education of the Republic of the Gambia, as new Head of its Education Sector.

Dr. Haddy Jatou Sey was selected for this prestigious position given her outstanding experience and distinguished career in the fields of education, community development, and international cooperation. She served as an international consultant for the African Development Bank and held several prominent positions at the World Bank since joining in 1996, including Senior Specialist in Social Development and later as an international consultant at the esteemed institution until 2022. Additionally, she has worked as a consultant specializing in gender and education at the American Institute for Research in Virginia over the period 1997-2001, and at Creative Associates International over the period 1999-2003. Dr. Haddy Jatou Sey has also authored numerous research publications on topics related to girls’ education, gender, and participatory education.

In her capacity as Head of the Education Sector, a key pillar within ICESCO, the newly appointed official will lead the efforts to advance the Organization’s mission to develop and enhance educational systems across the Member States. Her work will also center on fostering the provision of high-quality, equitable, and inclusive education and ensuring lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Additionally, she will focus on the development of curricula and teaching methods that harness the latest advancements in technology and AI, while also ensuring quality and good governance within educational systems throughout the Islamic world.

On this occasion, ICESCO’s General Directorate extends its congratulations to the new Head of the Education Sector, wishing her success in her mission to contribute to achieving the Organization’s noble objectives.

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has published a study on monkeypox issued by the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hama University, Syria. The study was prepared by Professor Dr. Darem Tabbaa, based on 91 scientific references.

The study provides an overview of monkeypox, its causative factors, modes of transmission, symptoms, signs of infection, as well as prevention methods and treatment.

The study highlights that monkeypox is a viral zoonosis caused by a virus primarily infecting animals in the tropical rainforest regions of Central and West Africa. Transmission occurs when a person or animal comes into contact with the virus from an infected animal, human, or contaminated materials, entering the body through skin lesions, the respiratory tract, or mucous membranes.
Furthermore, the study details the symptoms and signs of monkeypox infection in both animals and humans, noting that there are generally three forms of infection. It begins with mild upper respiratory tract symptoms followed by a skin rash, then lesions in the mucous membranes and choking, and finally, bronchial pneumonia.

The study underscores that effective primary prevention of monkeypox infection requires ensuring that the country or region where a person resides is free of the disease in both animals and humans. In regions where the disease has appeared, it is essential to monitor imported animals or those accompanying travelers, while also implementing joint national strategies between public health and veterinary health institutions.

For more details and to download the study, visit the link: https://icesco.org/xqd2

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is pleased to extend its heartfelt congratulations to the Islamic world’s medalists, who proudly raised their national flags during the Paris 2024 Olympics, which concluded in Paris on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

ICESCO commends the historic achievements of Member States’ athletes, breaking numerous world records in their respective disciplines, and lauds their inspiring stories of perseverance and determination in overcoming challenges at this globally renowned sporting event. The Organization highly values the efforts of the Islamic world in promoting sports, recognizing its role in nurturing healthy, prosperous, and resilient societies.

On this occasion, ICESCO reaffirms its strategic vision of leveraging sports as a powerful tool for peacebuilding and promoting the values of coexistence and intercultural dialogue. The Organization continues to support its Member States’ efforts to enhance sports participation, particularly among the younger generations, through collaboration with relevant authorities in implementing various initiatives, programs, and projects that harness the power of sports to improve lives.

ICESCO also calls on the international community to seize the opportunity presented by such global sporting events to counter extremist ideologies and violent tendencies, and to promote humanitarian and civilizational values. As a form of soft power, sports are instrumental in fostering coexistence and tolerance among individuals from diverse societies and cultures.