Betty Abeng

Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Education Trust (CET)

Betty is the Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Education Trust (CET) and has had a varied career across the not-for-profit sector, specialising in education, programme development, and strategic partnerships.

At CET, she leads the Teach2030 programme, supporting teacher development across the Commonwealth and in low- and middle-income countries. Previously, she served as Business Manager for the British Council in Cameroon, advancing educational and cultural initiatives.

Passionate about expanding access to education, Betty fosters collaboration between schools, governments, and the private sector, with a focus on Africa. She also champions campaigns to promote youth reading, strengthen teacher capacity, and address the root causes of mass youth migration from sub-Saharan Africa.

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