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Bridging the Gap in Educational Disparities among Youth in Africa

This document examines the systemic factors contributing to educational disparities and exclusion among youth in Africa, including gender barriers, geography, and household income. It highlights policy solutions, public-private partnerships, and grassroots advocacy to promote equitable educational access.

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Can the Middle Tier Drive Foundational Learning at Scale?

This policy brief examines the critical role of subnational 'middle-tier' education actors in driving foundational literacy and numeracy at scale in low- and middle-income countries. It highlights how instructional leadership, targeted capacity building, and coaching systems can leverage middle managers to improve learning outcomes.

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Report on Accreditation and Monitoring of Private Education Institutions and Private Assessment Bodies (2022/23)

This report details Umalusi's quality assurance, accreditation, and monitoring processes for independent schools and private colleges in South Africa for the 2022/23 period. It outlines regulatory frameworks, evaluation procedures, and compliance outcomes relevant to school standards.

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AU Continental Strategy on Education for Health and Well-Being of Young People in Africa

This African Union continental strategy outlines a comprehensive framework for integrating health, nutrition, and well-being into education systems across member states. It addresses key risk factors, child rights, and institutional capacities to improve learning and development outcomes for young people in Africa.

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Mapping and Roadmap of Disability-Inclusive Education in Eastern and Southern Africa

This UNICEF report maps progress, challenges, and recommendations for disability-inclusive education across Eastern and Southern Africa. It examines policies, financing, teacher support, curriculum adaptation, and socio-cultural barriers to promote inclusive learning environments.

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Parental Empowerment and Engagement Baseline Report

This baseline report by the Regional Education Learning Initiative Africa (RELI-Africa) examines parental empowerment and engagement across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. It evaluates communication, collaboration, capacity sharing, and resource mobilization between parents and schools to improve foundational learning outcomes.

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4 Steps to Register an Early Childhood Development Centre

This practical guide outlines the four-step process for registering an Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre, detailing requirements for health certificates, social development documentation, and operational compliance.

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Administrator · 3.5 MB 1
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Study on Application of Adaptive Management in EOL Project Implementation in the Horn, Eastern and Southern Africa

This report examines the application of adaptive management and the Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) framework in Education Out Loud (EOL) projects across East and Southern Africa, focusing on risk mitigation, civil society engagement, and educational program implementation.

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School Leadership in Africa: A Review of Empirical Research

This working paper reviews empirical research on school leadership in Africa to inform the African Centre for School Leadership. It examines effective leadership models, continuous professional development, and educational policies impacting learning outcomes across the continent.

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Guidelines for the Design and Implementation of Home-Grown School Feeding Programmes in Africa

This AUDA-NEPAD reference guide provides African countries with quality standards and implementation strategies for establishing or strengthening national home-grown school feeding programmes, linking education, health, nutrition, and agricultural development.

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African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) Policy Document

This policy document outlines the establishment and implementation of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF), designed to improve transparency, comparability, and recognition of qualifications across African Union member states.

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Zero Dropout: Context Counts - Understanding School Dropout in South Africa

This publication uses ethnographic research to examine the complex socio-economic and school-level factors driving school dropout in South Africa, focusing on learner experiences, absenteeism tracking, and psychosocial support.

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