Louis Taylor is director of partnerships at the Department of Basic Education (DBE), bringing over 15 years of experience building collaborations that strengthen South Africa’s education system. He developed and implemented the DBE’s partnership framework and guidelines, ensuring all collaborations align with government priorities and the National Development Plan. His leadership has advanced initiatives in school infrastructure, teacher development, and learner support. Louis has been central to programmes like the Sanitation Appropriate for Education initiative, which improved school sanitation facilities through business partnerships. His work reflects the DBE’s commitment to making education a societal priority through strategic alliances.
