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PDF 2020
African Union Initiative on Strengthening Regional and National Capacity and Action against Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) in Africa: Strategy and Plan of Action 2020–2025

This African Union strategic plan and action framework addresses child protection, safety, and welfare by combating online child sexual exploitation and abuse across member states, directly aligning with regional mandates on child rights and early development.

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Administrator · 1.14 MB 1
PDF 2020
The development of education for learners with diverse learning needs in the South African context: A bio-ecological systems analysis

This article examines the historical development and current challenges of inclusive education and special needs education in South Africa using a bio-ecological systems approach. It highlights systemic barriers and ongoing gaps in providing quality education for learners with diverse developmental and educational needs.

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Administrator · 0.62 MB 1
PDF 2019
Formative Evaluation of the Out-Of-School Children Initiative (OOSCI)

This evaluation report examines the Out-Of-School Children Initiative's global efforts to reduce out-of-school rates, with a strong focus on sub-Saharan Africa, pre-primary education, and barriers to enrollment.

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Administrator · 0.17 MB 2
PDF 2019
African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) Policy and Development Overview

This document outlines the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) initiative, an African Union policy designed to enhance comparability, quality, and transparency across all levels of education and training to support lifelong learning and labor mobility.

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Administrator · 0.72 MB 2
PDF 2019
Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession in Zambia: Implementation Guidelines

These guidelines provide a framework for operationalizing teaching standards, performance appraisals, and continuing professional development for educators in Zambia. The document supports quality education delivery by defining competencies, roles, and implementation strategies for the teaching profession.

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Administrator · 0.84 MB 2
PDF 2016
Survey of Children's Reading Materials in African Languages in Eleven Countries

This report examines the availability, publishing, and distribution of children's reading materials in African languages across eleven sub-Saharan countries to support early grade reading and foundational learning.

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Administrator · 1.65 MB 1
PDF 2016
Ending Child, Early and Forced Marriage in Africa: A Human Rights-Based Approach

This article examines the prevalence, causes, and consequences of child, early, and forced marriage (CEFM) in Africa, highlighting its negative impact on the education, health, and human rights of the girl-child. It argues for the application of a human rights-based approach (HRBA) utilizing participation, accountability, non-discrimination, and empowerment to drive regional policy solutions.

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Administrator · 0.3 MB 1
PDF 2016
Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 16-25)

This document outlines the African Union's strategic framework for transforming education and training in Africa from 2016 to 2025. It addresses foundational learning, early childhood education, teacher development, and systemic educational reforms across the continent.

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Administrator · 0.63 MB 1
PDF 2014
Child Rights Education Toolkit: Rooting Child Rights in Early Childhood Education, Primary and Secondary Schools

This UNICEF toolkit provides practical guidance and resources for integrating child rights education into early childhood education, primary, and secondary schools. It emphasizes whole-school approaches, learning through rights, and empowering children and educators.

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Administrator · 9.72 MB 1
PDF 2014
Key Issues and Policy Considerations in Promoting Lifelong Learning in Selected African Countries

This UNESCO publication examines policies and strategies for developing lifelong learning systems across Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, and Tanzania. It analyzes progress and challenges within formal education, non-formal education, and informal learning, providing valuable insights for educational planners and policy-makers in the African region.

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Administrator · 3.61 MB 2
PDF 2013
Human Capital Development: The Case of Education as a Vehicle for Africa's Economic Transformation

This paper examines the link between low human capital and Africa's economic underdevelopment, highlighting challenges such as limited access to education, poor teacher motivation, and low public investment. It emphasizes that improving foundational education and schooling access is crucial for the continent's economic transformation.

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Administrator · 0.42 MB 2
PDF 2013
In-Service Training of Teachers (INSET): Performance and Expenditure Review

This document examines the national Department of Basic Education's plan for in-service teacher training in South Africa. It includes an expenditure analysis of human resource development spending in education departments and presents a costing model for various INSET policy scenarios.

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Administrator · 0.62 MB 1