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Baseline Evaluation of the Catch-Up Programme in Luapula Province, Zambia

This report presents a baseline evaluation of UNICEF's Catch-up foundational learning and numeracy programme in Luapula Province, Zambia. It assesses learner performance in literacy and numeracy across grades 3 to 5 to measure initial effectiveness and guide future educational interventions.

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Barriers and Challenges Affecting Quality Education (Sustainable Development Goal #4) in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030

This study examines the primary barriers to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 in Sub-Saharan Africa through a literature review. It identifies funding constraints, access and inclusion issues, and inadequate teacher education as key challenges impacting quality education.

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Implementing Structured Pedagogy Programmes Effectively at Scale

This document explores structured pedagogy as a highly effective intervention for improving foundational literacy and numeracy in the Global South. It details core components, evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, and strategies for scaling.

teacher training FLN Sub-Saharan Africa
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Expanding Social Protection in Africa: A Menu of Early Policy Ideas

This paper examines social protection spending, coverage, and policy options across Sub-Saharan Africa. Because integrated social protection systems and poverty reduction are foundational to early childhood development and child well-being, the document provides valuable macro-level context for the AU ECED sector.

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Managing the Needs of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Mainstream Rural Schools: An Ethnopsychology Informed Approach

This paper explores an ethnopsychology-informed approach to supporting orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in rural schools, emphasizing culturally sensitive interventions, psychosocial support, and community collaboration in African educational contexts.

Inclusive Education Child Protection African Context
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Middle-Tier and School Leadership: A Modular Approach to Turn Education Policy into Practice

This document outlines an IIEP-UNESCO framework for strengthening school and middle-tier educational leadership to improve policy implementation, teaching quality, and learning outcomes. It details a modular approach covering systemic diagnosis, leadership training, and institutional reform.

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Childcare Regional Profile: Sub-Saharan Africa - Toward Availability, Public Finance, and Quality of Childcare Services

This report examines legal frameworks, public financing, and quality standards for center-based early childhood care and education for children under 3 across Sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights how accessible childcare supports women's economic inclusion and early childhood development outcomes.

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Interactive Technologies in Online Teacher Education in Africa: A Systematic Review 2014–2024

This systematic review examines the integration of interactive technologies in online teacher education across Africa between 2014 and 2024. It highlights adoption trends, infrastructural and policy challenges, and strategies to optimize teacher training on the continent.

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A Comparative Study of Learning Outcomes for Hearing-Impaired Foundation Phase Learners in South Africa

This study investigates the learning outcomes of foundation phase learners with severe to profound hearing impairment in South Africa comparing two early intervention approaches: Listening and Spoken Language (LSL-SA) and Traditional Speech-Language Therapy (TSLT). Findings show that children enrolled in LSL-SA achieved superior age-equivalent language and academic outcomes, highlighting the importance of early intervention in inclusive education.

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Family Reunification Services to Children in Child and Youth Care Centres in the Cape Metropole: A Social Work Perspective

This master's thesis examines the experiences of social workers involved in family reunification processes for children in alternative care in South Africa. It highlights systemic challenges, coordination barriers, and policy implications relevant to child protection and vulnerable children's welfare.

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The Essential Package for Early Childhood Development: Policy Brief

This policy brief examines South Africa's progress and gaps in delivering the Essential Package of Early Childhood Development (ECD) services. It outlines key components including nutrition, health, social services, and early learning, highlighting the economic and developmental returns of investing in young children.

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Life-Changing Foundational Learning Through Edtech in Sub-Saharan Africa

This article discusses the Imagine Worldwide tablet-based, personalized learning solution designed to address foundational literacy and numeracy crises in Sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights scalable, cost-effective EdTech models implemented in countries like Malawi that operate without internet and use solar power.

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