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This article has provided an overview of the education research landscape in sub-Saharan Africa, including the quality and visibility of this work and the agendas it reflects.
- Rafael Mitchell, Pauline Rose, Samuel Asare
- 16 early-career, 14 senior
- 2020
- 21 male, 9 female
Aug 14, 2020 · This article combines large-scale bibliometric analysis of publications on education by researchers based in sub-Saharan Africa with researchers’ accounts of their priorities and...
- Many Obstacles to Learning
- Tackling Worrying Dropout Rates
- Engagement Key to Education
- 'Out of The Darkness'
It is still common in many areas to find children on farms or playing on the streets instead of attending school. Some countries lack proper school structures, and many are dilapidated. "There are no toilets, desks, or even chairs in my school," Umaru Harisa, a primary school student in Nigeria, told DW. He also complained that his school is very f...
In South Africa, at least 40% of all students drop out of school before completing grade 12. Girls make up the majority of this group. The consequences of youth prematurely dropping out of school are severe and long-lasting, with many often trapped in a vicious cycle of unemployment and poverty. "I should have continued with my studies instead of f...
Girls like Akhona need support beyond the classroom, however most African countries lack programs to empower girls holistically. One example of such an initiative is Isibindi Ezikoleni — which roughly translates to "Courage in Schools" — organized by the National Association of Childcare Workers in South Africa. The program focuses on tackling the ...
In northern Nigeria's Minchika village, local authorities are also encouraging children to stay in the classroom. Yunus Musa, the co-founder of the Give North Education campaign — which advocates basic education for all, not just a privileged few — has dedicated his life to helping rural kids access education. He believes getting African children b...
May 16, 2022 · This has included our work in increasing the visibility and transparency of African research on education through our African Education Research database, pioneering work on the faculty crisis in tertiary education, and much more.
This article combines large-scale bibliometric analysis of publications on education by researchers based in sub-Saharan Africa with researchers’ accounts of their priorities and practice. Patterns in the thematic foci of the research from 48 countries in the region are
The database aims to raise the visibility of African research, consolidate the evidence base for policy and practice, and inform future research priorities and partnerships. The AERD is a curated collection of research undertaken in the past decade by scholars based in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Nov 24, 2020 · Countries across Africa continue to face major challenges in education. In this review, we examine 145 recent empirical studies (from 2014 onward) on how to increase access to and improve the...
