As education stakeholders increase their efforts to address low learning outcomes for students in sub-Saharan Africa, drawing on context-specific evidence to inform education policy and practice is imperative.
Recent Blogs
▸ Published on 14 October 2021
KIX Observatory Report on Schools Reopening in Africa during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Twists and Turns
▸ Published on 16 September 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic caused school closures in most countries in Africa and globally, resulting in major disruptions to education. Many countries have made great strides in safely reopening schools to improve access to equitable and quality education.
▸ Published on 15 September 2021
In mid-July, the DeliverEd initiative hosted the second session of the bi-monthly African Policymaker Forum on Delivery Approaches and COVID-19 Response. The participants shared their goals for overcoming challenges and the various delivery approaches needed to achieve the goals.
▸ Published on 19 July 2021
Youth aged 15-24 make up 1.2 billion people in the world and it is projected to increase to 1.3 billion by 2030, with some countries and regions experiencing rapid growth, or so-called “youth bulges.” More than one million young people enter the labor market each month in India and in sub-Saharan Africa.
▸ Published on 14 June 2021
At the start of 2020, African policymakers knew this would be a defining decade for delivering quality education to the more than 550 million children across Africa, 100 million of whom were not in school.
▸ Published on 16 March 2021
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa, 53 African Union (AU) Member States shut down all educational institutions to curb the spread of the virus, affecting over 250 million students in sub-Saharan Africa, more than half of which were girls.
▸ Published on 03 March 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore the challenge of delivering practical lessons remotely, especially in Africa. This is mainly due to technological and resource limitations in addition to inadequate educator and trainer capacity to deliver such online lessons.
▸ Published on 15 February 2021
From the onset of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it was clear that countries, including their education sectors, were not prepared. Governments continue to try to get ahead of the virus and its varying mutations, however managing and understanding COVID-19 remains an uphill battle for scientists and policymakers alike.
▸ Published on 11 February 2021
Implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women in collaboration institutions and civil society partners, February 11th is a day of celebration aiming to promote women and girls in science. This day is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.
▸ Published on 15 December 2020
In The Gambia, like in many other countries, EMIS data have been the livewire for education sector managers and stakeholders involved in the decision-making process. Over the years, the country has made great strides in making its EMIS more demand-driven. Read how here.
▸ Published on 05 October 2020
Join us in celebrating the role of all teachers across the world as essential workers during the pandemic, and as the driving force in transforming learners.
▸ Published on 21 September 2020
September 21st marks the International Day of Peace. Established in 1981 by the United Nations, this day is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.
