How might governments draw on the experience and evidence of civil society to shape more effective policy and build sustainable partnerships? How might civil society most effectively engage with receptive governments? Over the last seven months, nine Guatemalan CSOs focused on equitable education have united to share their insights with the Ministry of Education as it builds a new vision for the country’s education system. This effort, called “Voces para la Educación”, offers a model for how civil society and government can advance shared priorities on any topic. Through a dynamic discussion, speakers will narrate the story of Voces and share key findings from the process so far. Audience members will learn about tractable opportunities to advance more equitable education in Guatemala, from the perspectives of both civil society and government. Panelists will also offer candid reflections on the Voces process itself, how it differs from typical CSO-government interactions, and how it can be applied in other contexts.

Note: If the Main Room Ballroom reaches the maximum capacity of participants, we invite attendees to view a live broadcast of the main stage from the Theater Room in the Convention Center.