Looking for fresh insights into how open learning is evolving across the Commonwealth? The April 2026 issue of Connections is now live. 

This edition highlights institutional, national, and regional shifts in education, with reflections from India and the Caribbean on rethinking access, quality, and innovation. We have also included perspectives from our partners, including the Commonwealth Foundation’s new Director-General and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa.  

From emerging approaches such as Frugal AI to practical examples of digital transformation in Flexible Open and Distance Education in Papua New Guinea, this issue explores how education systems are adapting to meet the changing needs of educators and learners. Alongside these stories, you will also find case studies and resources, as well as insights from regional collaborations addressing issues such as skills, youth employment, and inclusion, led by COL Focal Points and other government and institutional representatives in the Pacific and the Caribbean. 

Some highlights include:  

• Reflections from Professor Peter Scott, President and CEO, COL, on deepened engagements during his recent visits to India  
• Insights into our recent work in the Caribbean and the Pacific, with coverage of Focal Point meetings, conferences, open schooling, AI, and beyond 
• A spotlight on digital transformation in Papua New Guinea’s open schooling  
• Fair Comment: A reflection from Ramzi Farook, Director-General of the Commonwealth Foundation, on shaping a resilient and inclusive Commonwealth 
• An interview with the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa on navigating access, transformation, and artificial intelligence in higher education 
• #Tech Trends: A deep dive into the era of Frugal AI 

Explore these stories, new publications, upcoming webinars, and much more in the full issue of Connections: https://hdl.handle.net/11599/6130 

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