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Report of Proceedings: African Union ECED & FLN Cluster Orientation Meeting

This report details the official launch and orientation meeting of the reconstituted Early Childhood Education and Development & Foundational Learning (ECED & FLN) Cluster under CESA 26-35. It outlines the cluster's governance, strategic priorities, and implementation framework for advancing early learning across Africa.

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AU ECED-FLN Glossary of Terms

This document provides a comprehensive glossary of terms related to early childhood education and development (ECED) and foundational learning and numeracy (FLN), produced by the African Union ECED-FLN Cluster. It covers a wide range of topics including child development, pedagogy, inclusive education, and caregiver support.

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Foundational Learning Action Tracker 2025: Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Brief

This UNICEF regional brief monitors government progress on foundational learning and numeracy across Eastern and Southern Africa using the RAPID framework, tracking policy actions and systems strengthening in early grades.

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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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Understanding the right to education under the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, within the four pillars of interpretation

This article explores how the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child interprets the right to education using the four pillars of interpretation: non-discrimination, best interests of the child, child participation, and survival and development. It examines related jurisprudence and highlights critical issues of educational access, quality, and foundational learning across the African continent.

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Mapping Exemplars of Good Practice in Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in AU Member States

This report by the African Union Commission and UNICEF maps successful, evidence-based practices in foundational literacy and numeracy across AU member states. It highlights scalable interventions in pedagogy, teacher training, and enabling environments to eliminate learning poverty in Africa.

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Concept Note for the Day of the African Child 2024: Education for All Children in Africa

This concept note outlines the framework for the 2024 Day of the African Child, focusing on the right to inclusive, quality, and lifelong education across the African continent. It reviews progress and challenges regarding educational access, retention, and vulnerable populations, including early childhood education.

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Completion Report: Africa Foundational Learning Exchange (FLEX) 2024

This completion report summarizes the Africa Foundational Learning Exchange 2024 held in Kigali, Rwanda. It highlights regional strategies, policy commitments, and country-to-country knowledge sharing to scale up foundational learning and numeracy across Sub-Saharan Africa.

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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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Study on Child Participation in Development Frameworks in Africa

This study examines the extent of child involvement in national, regional, and global development frameworks across Africa, such as Agenda 2040 and the SDGs. It evaluates current child participation mechanisms, identifies gaps, and provides recommendations for promoting child rights in the region.

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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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Good Nutrition, Bright Futures: Towards an Africa Without Malnutrition by 2030

This UNICEF report examines the state of maternal and child nutrition across Africa in the context of the African Union Year of Nutrition. It outlines key trends in stunting, wasting, and early childhood development, emphasizing the foundational role of nutrition in child survival and human capital.

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