📚 It is imperative to continue investing in foundational learning skills and strengthening partnerships at all levels if we want to #EndLearningPoverty !

📷Luis Benveniste Stefania Giannini Robert Jenkins Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima LeAnna Marr Judith Herbertson Jo Bourne Benjamin Piper

It was a pleasure exchanging with Benjamin Piper on advancing the #FoundationalLearning agenda and moving towards harmonized action to measure early grade skills. Gates Foundation

Looking ahead to the #SpringMeetings where yesterday Ajay Banga highlighted the importance of #IDA21 :

'IDA is crucial for transforming development in lower-income countries - we're pushing for a serious IDA replenishment, aiming for faster, simpler, and more effective funding.'

New Podcast Alert! In this episode, we are joined by Armando Ali, CEO of PAL Network. He sheds light on the problem with downgrading SDG 4.1.1a from a Tier 1 to Tier 2 indicator and how it will affect the ability to track progress in improving #foundationallearning skills

This is the kind of fund I wished existed when I was a researcher/implementer. Excited to see who applies for this. Thankfully, the application process is simple: 'Two pages, two chats.' World Bank Education USAID Education UNICEF Education FCDO Girls’ Education UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳

Every child is #BorntoLearn ! #GEMReport , @dbe_sa & ADEA urge on-time delivery of instructional materials in #SouthAfrica . Together, we can ensure we #LeaveNoOneBehind across regions & languages.
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#BornToLearn

NEW #GEMReport , @dbe_sa & ADEA report highlights innovative approaches to teaching numeracy skills and fostering a strong foundation for lifelong learning in #SouthAfrica .
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#BornToLearn #LeaveNoOneBehind

Excited to embark on my journey as Director of Gates Foundation Africa!
Having been part of the Gates Foundation for over 12 years, I'm committed to nurturing partnerships across the continent and achieving the #SDGs . Grateful for this incredible opportunity.

📣 Exciting new fund just launched focused on learning outcomes in SSA and much needed 'implementation research' ➡️ Apply by April 8!
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How can lower income countries collect more taxes?

That’s a big question on the minds of many government officials and researchers.

Gabe Tourek Gabriel Tourek and I offer some answers in our new paper just out in the Journal of Econ Perspectives @aeapubs aeaweb.org/articles?id=10… 1/n

For Africa to get out of its debt, fiscal stability, employment, peace & security troubles educate ALL its children, not some, but ALL it will be an economic powerhouse, haven of stability & innovation. Less need for ODA. It’s hemorrhaging talent and potential david_mcnair

I'm delighted that Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli will be leading the ONE team from April.

Welcome Ndidi!

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Evidenced based cost effective solutions to the learning crisis exist - need more governments aware - structured pedagogy (done right), TARL/remediation. Invest in what works to end the learning crisis in Africa

AU Year of Education UNICEF Africa Prof. Mohammed Belhocine

Millions of children across Africa do not have access to quality education.

What does that mean? Watch this video to find out! #AUEducation2024

The African Union #YearOfEducation launch sparked hope for unlocking Africa's potential through education.
3 pivotal publications by #GEMReport , UNESCO Institute for Statistics & World Bank shed light on Africa’s issues & opportunities 👉
Read more in #WorldEducationBlog : bit.ly/3SMGveE

High-level speakers confirmed for the 2024 ECA #AfricaBusinessForum - #ABF2024 , taking place on 19th February 2024 on the margins of the #AUSummitTheme : Boosting Africa’s transformation through #education , #science , #technology , and #innovation
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Representing Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at #ABF2024 , Minister of State for Education - Hon Yusuf Tanko Sununu - says it's time to 'think outside the box' if we must achieve the transformation we want; highlights #EducationForAll & integration of #tech in our edu systems as

The African Union and education stakeholders agreed to hold ourselves accountable for driving down learning poverty in Africa: let's ensure every child and the continent is well prepared to meet the 21st century #AUEducation2024 #AUSummit

⁦Jeffery sachs ⁦African Union⁩ #Ghana domestic financing event calls for Africa to drive establishment of its own global fund for education (template global fund) as investing to educate all children for economic take off. Invest im proven solutions