A HIGH-POWERED delegation from Guyana’s education sector is currently participating in the 5th annual Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) Conference, which kicked off Wednesday in the historic city of Antigua, Guatemala.

The conference runs from June 18–21 and brings together over 100 participants from Latin America and the Caribbean, including civil society representatives and political leaders.
Representing Guyana are several distinguished education leaders: Africo Selman, Adviser to the Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand; Sumanta Alleyne, Principal of St. Rose’s High School and Treasurer of the Guyana Teachers’ Union; Shandrina Welcome-Lee, Principal of The Bishops’ High School; and Makhaka Blakeney, Acting Deputy Chief Planning Officer.

The Guyanese delegation joins counterparts from across the region to engage in meaningful discussions aimed at transforming education systems and promoting social justice through foundational learning. A central objective of this year’s conference is to develop a robust framework that ensures equitable access to quality education from early childhood, using data and research to guide reforms.
The KIX Conference serves as a regional platform for exchanging best practices and policy innovations in education. Participants are expected to address persistent challenges facing education systems, including learning loss, teacher development, and the digital divide.

Guyana’s participation underscores the country’s commitment to educational reform, equity, and long-term development. The Ministry of Education has signalled its intent to incorporate global insights into local strategies as it continues to improve outcomes across the education sector.