Despite global recognition of their importance, teachers are too often undervalued and under-empowered, according to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The agency is using World Teachers' Day, observed this Monday (5 October), to highlight the role of teachers in achieving the new global development goals.
Ripoti iliyochapishwa leo na shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la elimu, sayansi na utamaduni UNESCO inasema nchi za Afrika Kusini mwa jangwa la Sahara zimeongeza uwekezaji na matumuzi ya masuala ya elimu kwa zaidi ya asilimia 6 kila mwaka katika muongo uliopita.