Guyana’s rapidly expanding economy requires an education system that is equally responsive, inclusive and capable of preparing citizens for emerging opportunities.

This assertion was made on Wednesday by Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, as she addressed the opening of the 52nd Meeting of the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) on Education at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) in Liliendaal.

She said the country’s economic and social transformation, coupled with the emergence of new industries and expanding employment opportunities, is placing greater demands on the education and skills system.