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Accelerating Early Childhood Education and Development in West and Central Africa by 2030 and Beyond

This report summarizes the discussions and outcomes of the Expert Meeting on Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) in West and Central Africa, held in Dakar, Senegal, from 20 to 22 January 2026. The meeting aimed to accelerate the transformation of ECED systems in the region, addressing persistent constraints such as underfunding, institutional fragmentation, and shortages of qualified personnel. The report emphasizes the need for strengthened governance, coherent financing, improved

PDF 2025
Foundational Learning Action Tracker 2025: West and Central Africa Regional Brief

This regional brief evaluates government progress on foundational learning and numeracy across West and Central Africa using the UNICEF and Hempel Foundation RAPID Framework. It tracks policy actions and systems strengthening indicators such as curriculum benchmarks, learning assessments, and pedagogy in early grades.

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Tracking Progress on Foundational Learning: Findings from the 2023 RAPID Analysis in West and Central Africa

This UNICEF brief examines regional progress across West and Central Africa in implementing foundational learning and numeracy policies using the RAPID framework. It highlights country-level data on school enrollment, learning assessments, foundational literacy and numeracy instruction, and student wellbeing.