This paper examines how African governments can invest in under-resourced areas to transform education systems. It focuses on three key areas of latent potential:
Early childhood education (ECE) lays the foundation for lifelong learning, but less than one third of preschool-age children across the continent are enrolled in ECE and public investments remain low. ECE needs to be made a priority for African governments and their partners, with embedded quality monitoring as the sector expands.
Targeted instruction for vulnerable children addresses issues of equity and inclusion. Targeted instruction through remedial, bridging, catch-up and accelerated programmes can improve learning outcomes, reduce repetition and dropout rates, and strengthen the links between formal and non-formal education systems.
Education technologies in teaching and learning can enable flexible and personalized learning for students. Governments should build on the continent’s ongoing digital transformation, accompanied by low- and no-connectivity options, and a focus on integrating education technology within the broader education system.
