AU calls for investment in education, skills development in Africa

ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- The African Union (AU) has called for further investments in education and skills development in Africa by applying a new form of social contract.

The call was made by Mohamed Belhocine, the AU commissioner for education, science, technology and innovation, addressing the fifth Session of the Committee on Social Policy, Poverty and Gender, according to a United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) statement issued Monday.