Peter Scott @peter_scott
President and CEO, The Commonwealth of Learning col.org British Columbia, Canada Joined April 2007-
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11th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on #OpenLearning has started! A very warm welcome at #PCF11BW - President of Botswana, Adv. Duma Boko meeting with COL President Peter Scott. #COL4D Lets explore together the next three days of Innovative Open Education across the #Commonwealth.…
That’s a wrap! 🎉 #PCF11BW united educators, policymakers & innovators from across the Commonwealth. 🙏 Heartfelt thanks to our co-hosts, Government of Botswana, Ministry of Education & Skills Development, and Botswana Open University, and to all sponsors for making it possible.…
Honoured to take part in my first #CFAMM as Commonwealth Secretary-General at #UNGA. Our Foreign Ministers are charting a course for a more resilient and purposeful #Commonwealth that delivers for our people, drives economic transformation and strengthens multilateralism.
Honoured to take part in my first #CFAMM as Commonwealth Secretary-General at #UNGA. Our Foreign Ministers are charting a course for a more resilient and purposeful #Commonwealth that delivers for our people, drives economic transformation and strengthens multilateralism.
Celebrating India at 'Namaste Canada' over the weekend, with the Consul General and his team @cgivancouver and some @COL4D India team members as two powerful Commonwealth nations connect, here in Vancouver.
The inspiration continues from #PCF11BW in Gaborone, Botswana. With renewed commitment to making open education a force for transformation across the Commonwealth, Keynote speaker Dr Rajiv Jhangiani reminded us of what made the Forum unforgettable: ✅ Despite diverse regions…
Today I am proud to share @commonwealthsec’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030. Our Plan sets out how we will focus our work to help the 56 #Commonwealth member countries to: 🗳 Strengthen democracies 📈 Build resilient economies 🌍 Protect people & planet Read more here 👇
Today I am proud to share @commonwealthsec’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030. Our Plan sets out how we will focus our work to help the 56 #Commonwealth member countries to: 🗳 Strengthen democracies 📈 Build resilient economies 🌍 Protect people & planet Read more here 👇
The Commonwealth is strengthened by the strong support of leaders like the Canadian FM @AnitaAnandMP, UK Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP and Australian FM @SenatorWong. I am truly grateful for their partnership in championing our shared #Commonwealth values. #UNGA80
Great to see some of our recent work captured in the latest Connections news: see them all here: oasis.col.org/handle/11599/7… and my favourite recent picture of the inspiring work of Women and Girls in Pakistan, on page 10.
Great to see some of our recent work captured in the latest Connections news: see them all here: oasis.col.org/handle/11599/7… and my favourite recent picture of the inspiring work of Women and Girls in Pakistan, on page 10. https://t.co/mptJBLXPH0
As an intergovernmental organisation of the Commonwealth working together to advance innovative, open education, it was a pleasure to welcome Secretary of State (International Development) @randeepssarai today to our Vancouver Headquarters. We highlighted our collaborative work…
Welcome back to Downtown Vancouver Team @COL4D
Pleased to meet with the President and CEO of the Commonwealth of Learning, Professor Peter Scott. We discussed the importance of strengthening partnerships across the #Commonwealth family to deliver on the priorities of our member countries.
Time for a change, as @COL4D moves back to downtown Vancouver, tomorrow. Change is good.
COL is hiring. col.org/working-with-u… some great opportunities for leadership in sustainable development with the Inter-Governmental Organisation devoted to learning innovation for the 56 members of the Commonwealth family. COL HQ in Canada calling all emerging Commonwealth…
“Mindset change is essential for digitalisation in education.” This was the message from an inter-ministerial webinar organised by @COL4D. Chaired by the Hon. Justin Valentin, Minister of Education, Seychelles, and joined by senior official Ms Tiffany Harvey from the Ministry of…
Congratulations to the people of Malaysia on your 67th National Day. @COL4D is honoured to collaborate with you in advancing education and sustainable development. @GOS_Gateway @KemPendidikan @MYHicomLondon
COL is hiring. More roles to come soon, watch this space! Now we are seeking a Director, Management Services - the DMS will play a critical role in advancing the effectiveness of COL's operations. jobs.candidate.kornferry.com/job/Korn-Ferry…
Happy 78th Independence Day! #IndependenceDayIndia - as India is a power house of open educational innovation at scale, @COL4D and @CEMCA_COL are proud to assist you in your efforts to empower the Indian people through learning. @rashtrapatibhvn @narendramodi @HRDMinistry…
Challenging gender inequality in Malawi In #Malawi, gender inequality is a big issue since, traditionally, women have been restricted to taking care of the house and cooking. To advocate for change, the Centre for Research and Development Initiative (CERADI), with funding from…
We send our warmest wishes to our friends, partners, and the people of #Pakistan on the celebration of your #IndependenceDay. @COL4D is eager to continue our partnership in advancing #HigherEducation and the mission of educating and empowering women and girls. @EWG_23…

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