The EU Commissioner of INTPA @EU_Partnerships, @JuttaUrpilainen, has decided to boost the share of education in the International Partnerships portfolio. https://ec.europa.eu/international-partnerships/topics/education_en
How is education contributing to the geopolitical priorities of the Commission and INTPA? [thread] https://twitter.com/capacity4dev/status/1355080744176070657

Education addresses both the causes and the impact of climate change.
Education has a substantial impact on the transition towards a green economy, and fosters adaptive and resilient communities by raising environmental awareness and bringing new skills through.

Education unlocks the potential of digital technologies.
Education lays the foundations for digital skills - literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking - which are the basis for employability in the 21st century.

Education creates a skilled workforce contributing to economic growth and reducing gender gaps.
Quality education develops foundational skills, 'soft' skills (increasingly essential in the labour market) and industry-specific technical skills (more innovative and sustainable).

Education is crucial for the well-being and future of children on the move.
Education enables children on the move to realise their potential through integration into host-country systems.

Education unlocks solutions to problems of weak governance & conflict.
Education enables transformation when the educated exercise their voting rights & voice in local forums. They are more likely to respect diversity, engage in communities & see themselves as global citizens.