Literacy key to sustainable development � Tau

Thursday, October 02, 2014

The recent commemoration of International Literacy Day was a reminder for governments and those involved in education to make a conscious decision to end illiteracy.

The United Nations, in 1965, set aside September 8 to commemorate the day, all thanks to the relentless motivation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

Officiating at the celebrations held in Mochudi, executive director of BOCODOL Dr Daniel Tau said that Botswana is no exception and has an obligation to join the rest of the world to end illiteracy.

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