Education Sub-Saharan Africa

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Bridging the Data-Evidence Gap in Education for Improving Foundational Learning in Malawi 20 May 2025

In this blog, we unpack evidence and data gaps that limit effective decision-making on foundational learning in Malawi. A country situational analysis reveals that despite growing attention to literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional learning, progress is constrained by poor outcomes, inefficiencies, and a fragmented evidence base that remains largely inaccessible.

Jillian Makungu

What it takes to move from education evidence to action 21 March 2025

By Unlocking Data Initiative This blog highlights key insights from a recent webinar that focused on foundational learning data from Cameroon, Kenya, and Malawi Data and evidence are crucial in improving educational outcomes, including foundational learning. However, fragmented data ecosystems, limited accessibility to evidence and data, and mistrust between stakeholders continue to hinder its full […]

Jillian Makungu

Unlocking the Power of Data in Africa’s Education Sector 22 November 2024

BY CHARLES GACHOKI AND NAFISA WAZIRI In recent years, the open data movement in Africa has experienced remarkable growth. What started as a focus on government programmes and portals has expanded into a dynamic ecosystem where civil society, research institutions, and the private sector drive the demand for data. To offer some perspective on the […]

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EVIDENCE USE – INCREASING USES AND USERS IN EDUCATION 14 June 2024

Key features of evidence-based education is the emphasis on using multiple sources of high-quality, rigorous scientific studies and empirical evidence to inform decision-making, teaching methods, strategies, and interventions researched and proven to be effective

Charles Gachoki

The Broken Spider Web: Navigating the Complex Education Data Ecosystem in Cameroon 20 April 2023

WRITTEN BY RIGOBERT PAMBE “Surrounded by data but starving for insight.” In November 2020, Cameroon adopted the “National Development Strategy 2020-2030”, a reference framework for its development action over the next decade, making education a fundamental pillar for the development of the nation. Despite significant progress in improving access to education, issues revolving around quality […]

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Guidelines for Mapping Education Data in Sub-Saharan Africa 14 February 2023

BY TASKEEN ADAM AND IRENE SELWANESS | Originally posted on EdTech Hub Are you a government official, NGO or researcher looking to understand what education data is available locally? Our new guidance note shares practical lessons learnt from mapping the availability of education data in Kenya, Malawi, and Sierra Leone. Last year, we posted about the […]

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LET’S BUILD UP THE NEXT GENERATION OF EDUCATION RESEARCHERS 6 August 2021

Have you ever had a performance review that really hit home? One where you felt maybe your manager could see into your soul? Mine came a few years ago. I had been called out for not doing enough to implement a new reporting system. In response I mumbled something about being under pressure with all […]

Lucy Heady

AFRICAN SCHOLARS MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE DATA WE NEED 6 August 2021

It is thought that the extended closure of education institutions following COVID-19 could worsen inequity in many ways. Scholars on the continent can use this moment to provide solutions through analysis of the situation and publication. However, the research output of African scholars has been the lowest in the world. Connecting African scholars to quality […]

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ESSA, DJY, ZIZI AFRIQUE AND EDTECH HUB HOLD UNLOCKING DATA WORKSHOP 4 May 2021

We held a workshop with Decent Jobs for Youth, EdTech Hub and Zizi Afrique to get stakeholders’ views on data relating to youth skills and employment. On the 6th of May 2021, our workshop brought together over 70 stakeholders in the education sector and industry from over 8 countries: Columbia, Pakistan, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Senegal, Canada, and India. Moderated by John Mugo, […]

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