UNESCO global network representatives visit Waterford City
Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr Joe Conway and Raúl Valdés-Cotera Coordinator of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities.
Earlier this year, Waterford was invited to join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, an international network of cities that promote lifelong learning across their communities.
Last week, Mayor of Waterford, Cllr Joe Conway welcomed Raúl Valdés-Cotera, Chief Programme Coordinator at the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning in Hamburg, Germany and Coordinator of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities to City Hall, where they discussed partnership and collaboration between agencies.
Mr. Valdés-Cotera said: “We are delighted that Waterford is joining a network of 356 cities across 79 countries.
“Our ambition is to lessen the inequities within disadvantaged areas and marginalised communities through creating lifelong learning opportunities for all. We are looking forward to working with all the stakeholders to cultivate and grow lifelong learning in the region.”
Following the reception in City Hall, Mr Valdés-Cotera met with members of the Waterford Chamber of Commerce Skillnet team
That was followed by a visit to WCQ Place, Waterford’s newest Community and Cultural Hub, at Barker Place on O’Connell Street in the city.
The visit concluded with a tour of SETU Department of Architecture at the Granary building.
