About the Commonwealth of Learning (COL)- Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA)
Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) is an intergovernmental organisation that assists governments and institutions to expand the scale, efficiency, and quality of learning through online, open, distance and technology-enhanced methods by using traditional and modern technologies . Established by Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada and the Government of India (GOI), COL-CEMCA works in eight Commonwealth countries in Asia – Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Singapore, and Sri Lanka.
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CEMCA supports formal education from secondary to tertiary levels across Commonwealth Asia in three areas: Higher Education, Open Schooling & Teacher Education.
CEMCA supports formal, non-formal and informal education and training to equip learners for livelihoods through its Skills for Work initiative.
Community media serves as a powerful tool to amplify grassroots voices, foster local engagement, and catalyse social transformation.
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In response to the needs expressed by the Commonwealth countries of the Asian region for a more effective use of educational media resources for Distance Education, the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) established the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre.. cemca.org
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🚀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝟭𝟮-𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
In a decisive move, representatives from 15 Open Universities (OUs) across India have committed to a 12-month action plan to embed employability at the core of distance education.
This commitment emerged from a high-level two-day workshop (26–27 March 2026) organised by the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (COL-CEMCA) — transforming faculty members into 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗚𝗘) 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.
🔑 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
✔️ Embedding employability modules directly into academic programmes.
✔️ GE Champions will cascade training across campus-based HEIs and faculty networks at state level.
✔️ Continuous Skills Gap Analysis will ensure course alignment with evolving industry needs
✔️ Adoption of new M&E frameworks will measure success by student employment rates rather degrees.
💬 As highlighted by Dr. B. Shadrach, Director, COL-CEMCA:
"Universities must move beyond traditional credentialing. Employability should become a Key Performance Indicator (KPI)."
🌱 The roadmap places strong emphasis on:
• Micro-credentials & flexible learning pathways
• Industry-relevant, real-time skills
• A sustained mentorship model for Lead Trainers
This marks a decisive step towards positioning Open Universities as regional engines of workforce development and lifelong learning.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: cemca.org/news/open-universities-pledge-12-month-roadmap-to-revolutionise-graduate-employability/
#GraduateEmployability #OpenUniversities #BlendedLearning #NEP2020 #SkillsDevelopment #HigherEducation #LifelongLearning #COL #CEMCA #FutureOfWork
🎓𝗖𝗢𝗟-𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗖𝗔 & 𝗠𝗥𝗜𝗜𝗥𝗦 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗗𝗣 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆-𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
The Commonwealth of Learning-Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (COL-CEMCA), in collaboration with Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies (MRIIRS), conducted a five-day Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Empowering Higher Education Institutions in Technology-enabled and Blended Learning” from 23–27 March 2026, bringing together over 130 faculty members from HEIs across India.
The inaugural session featured insights from Dr. Pardeep Kumar, Pro Vice Chancellor, who highlighted the importance of faculty capacity building, institutional transformation, and the integration of technology to drive innovation and interdisciplinary learning.
In his address, Dr. B. Shadrach, Director, COL-CEMCA, emphasised the evolving role of faculty—from knowledge transmitters to facilitators of learner success, employability, and lifelong learning—underscoring the need for learner-centred approaches in higher education.
Over five engaging days, participants explored:
✔ Salient Features of NEP 2020
✔ Technology-Enabled & Blended Learning (with game-based learning)
✔ OER, MOOCs & LMS integration
✔ AI in education with hands-on tools
✔ Graduate Employability & institutional action planning
The programme enabled faculty members to enhance their pedagogical practices, adopt innovative digital tools, and align academic delivery with real-world employability outcomes.
Read More: cemca.org/news/col-cemca-and-mriirs-conduct-fdp-on-technology-enabled-learning-and-blended-learning/
#CEMCA #BlendedLearning #HigherEducation #FacultyDevelopment #NEP2020 #DigitalLearning #AIinEducation #OER #GraduateEmployability
Join the 'Empowering Youth in Global AI Governance' session at the AI-India Impact Summit in Delhi on 16 February 2026, featuring global experts and academic leaders, to shape the future of AI.
OrganisCommonwealth of Learningf Learning – Commonwealth of Learning – Commonwealth Educational Media Centre Col Cemca(Col Cemca) in collaboration with GPAI experts centres CEIMIA (Canada), Inria (France) and NICT (JapanCouncil of Europe of Europe, this forms part of the broader effort to strengthen student participation within the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) ecosystem and to advance Global North–Global South dialogue on AI governance.
For more details: www.facebook.com/share/p/17zXk8VLNw/
📍 Location: L1 Meeting Room No. 6, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
📅 Date: 16 February 2026
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM- 4:2#GPAII#AIGovernanceG#StudentEngagementE#youthinai##ResponsibleAIp#IndiaAIImpactSummitp#GlobalSouthl#internationalcooperationooperation
Community Radio Association (CRA), India, and Commonwealth of Learning – Commonwealth of Learning – Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (COL-CEMCA) celebrated World Radio Day uniting Community Radio Stations to harness radio's power for social change and community empowerment.
Mr. Sandeep Parmar, President, CRA, welcomed participants and emphasised the need to responsibly integrate AI with radio, highlighting the importance of collaboration to harness AI's potential while mitigating its risks.
Mr. Mahendra Kumar Meena, Under Secretary (CRS), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), urged CRA and stakeholders to explore innovative initiatives, enhancing capacity and sustainability.
Dr. B. Shadrach, Director, COL-CEMCA, congratulated all radio stations on World Radio Day, appreciating the stellar service in resource constrained areas. He reminded that community radio is 'by the people, for the people, of the people'.
Mr. Kuldeep Singh Dhatwalia, Retd. Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau and Director General, IIMC, urged participants to use AI to facilitate community-based communication, leveraging local languages and participants.
Ms. Monica Sharma, Coordinator, COL-CEMCA, reflected on her long association with community radio and the contribution of community radio to the communities over the years.
Mr. S Senthilkumaran, Reliance Foundation, emphasised that community radio can leverage AI tools to produce predictive intelligence programmes, enhancing livelihood opportunities and government scheme outreach.
For More details: cemca.org/news/world-radio-day-2026-unites-community-radio-stations-for-a-stronger-voice/
#WorldRadioDay2026 #CommunityRadio #AIforSocialChange #RadioForAll
Happy World Radio Day! Commonwealth of Learning -Commonwealth of Learning – Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (COL-CEMCA) extends its support to community radio stations across the Commonwealth region, reinforcing the ethos that community radio is truly 'by the people, of the people, and for the people.' We have witnessed the transformative power of community radio, serving as a voice for the marginalised and catalysing positive change and social impact. May Radio continue to be a channel for positive transformation.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India #WorldRadioDay2026 #WorldRadioDay #RadioDay #RadioBroadcasting #CommunityRadio
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🎓@CEMCA_COL @COL4D & MRIIRS conducted a 5-day FDP on Technology-enabled & Blended Learning.
Strengthening digital pedagogy, AI in education & graduate employability aligned with NEP 2020.
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Join the ‘Empowering Youth in Global AI Governance’ session at the @AIIndiaImpactSummit in Delhi on 16 February 2026, featuring global experts and academic leaders, to shape the future of AI. For more details: https://linkedin.com/posts/col-cemca_gpai-aigovernance-studentengagement-activity-7427241422560432129-MHz2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAB0Un5EB1YIi3Gl_DFwpHzP7yM3QX5aLpFI
@COL4D @Inria @CEIMIA_mtl #AIImpactSummit
Meet and Greet: Advancing Collaboration for Open and Inclusive Learning in India
During his visit to India, Professor Peter Scott, President and CEO of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), met with education leaders, government officials, and ambassadors at the India Habitat
