Discussion on Education Partnerships between Canada and Africa
During her remarks, Ms. Reeta Roy, President and CEO of The MasterCard Foundation, highlighted the fact that McGill University, the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto were the newest partners in the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program - a $500 million global education initiative.
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The discussion, which was moderated by Mr. Paul Wells (center) also included four panellists: (from left to right) Professor Stephen Toope, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of British Columbia and Chair of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada; Dr. James Mwangi, CEO and Managing Director, Equity Bank; Dr. Antoinette Handley, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Toronto; and Mr. Gerald Bareebe, Sauvé scholar and Ugandan journalist.
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After the discussion, audience members were invited to ask questions.
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"By learning and innovating together, we can develop new knowledge and strengthen ties between peoples and nations," said His Excellency. "I often refer to this as the diplomacy of knowledge, which essentially means collaborating across international borders, academic disciplines and institutional boundaries."
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