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- Sub-Saharan Africa is falling short on achieving inclusive, equitable, quality education due to misaligned policy and funding priorities, a lack of access and inclusion, gender disparities, physical barriers, curricular constraints, and inadequate teacher training [6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15].
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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...
Feb 11, 2022 · Already communities across sub-Saharan Africa are facing the climate related impacts on education. Climate change and its associated impact on weather and climate patterns widens inequality...
The report provides evidence-based analysis of the situation of education in Africa while putting into perspective the Sustainable Development Goals and the objectives of the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 16–25) in line with the African Union Agenda 2063.
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Mar 24, 2024 · Sub-Saharan Africa is falling short on achieving inclusive, equitable, quality education due to misaligned policy and funding priorities, a lack of access and inclusion, gender
• Access to quality education and work critical to ensure the world’slargest youth population is an opportunity to lift millions from poverty. • Colleges and universities build young people’s skills for work and to be active citizens. • The skills are needed now more than ever in the wake of COVID-19. A generation risks being left behind.
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.
