British Council Joins UNESCO Global Education Coalition and International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030

Syed MIZAN::

[Dhaka, March 12, 2026] The British Council has been formally recognised by UNESCO as a new member of two key global education initiatives: the Global Education Coalition and the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030. This membership demonstrates and reinforces the British Council’s commitment to global education recovery, equity, and innovation, and strengthens its role in shaping international policy and partnerships for inclusive, quality teaching and learning.
The Global Education Coalition was launched by UNESCO in 2020 to mitigate the impact of the educational disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Post-pandemic, the Coalition’s priorities have evolved to support Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4), which focuses on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.
The Global Education Coalition is advancing transformation in the education sector, bringing together over 200 partners from governments, multilateral organisations, civil society and the private sector to collaborate and work towards our shared goals. As a Coalition member, the British Council will contribute its extensive experience in teacher development, English language education and inclusive learning to support countries in building resilient, future-ready education systems.
The British Council has also joined the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030, dedicated to addressing the teacher-shortage crisis and advancing the status and support of educators worldwide. The International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030, or Teacher Task Force (TTF), is a global independent alliance which raises awareness, expands knowledge and supports countries working on improving teaching quality and teacher-related issues.
With over 90 years of experience supporting teacher education and professional development around the world, the British Council will bring valuable knowledge, skills and connections to this task force, particularly in supporting teachers in fragile, multilingual, and/or under-resourced contexts.
Stephen Forbes, Country Director Bangladesh, British Council, said, “Bangladesh has made strong progress in expanding access to education, yet quality and equity remain national priorities. The British Council’s membership in UNESCO’s global education initiatives strengthens our ability to connect local expertise with international partnerships, supporting teachers and young people with inclusive, future-ready learning opportunities.”
From large-scale teacher development initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, to innovative digital learning platforms and support for English language teachers in conflict-affected regions, British Council works in partnership with ministries of education, schools, universities and civil society to drive systemic improvements. Its approach is rooted in research, collaboration, and responsiveness to local context, ensuring that solutions are both sustainable and scalable.
Participation in both the Global Education Coalition and the Teacher Task Force will create new opportunities for the British Council to work in partnership to drive global impact, support ministries of education, school leaders, teachers, and young people with evidence-based programmes, peer learning networks and scalable innovations.