China has risen to become a global leader in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education over recent decades. Now, the country is sharing that experience with the rest of the world through a new Unesco institute based in Shanghai.The Unesco International Institute for STEM Education, inaugurated this month under the mandate of a United Nations resolution promoting “inclusive, equitable and quality education for all”, prioritises “Africa, least developed countries and small island developing states” according to the institute’s website.AdvertisementIt is the first “category one” institute – facilities directly integrated with the UN agency’s global programmes and strategy – established…