Startling digital divides in distance learning emerge
Half of the total number of learners – some 826 million students – kept out of the classroom by the COVID-19 pandemic, do not have access to a household computer and 43% (706 million) have no…
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Harnessing the power of youth for a more sustainable and equal Africa
Achieving Planet 50-50 – a world where women, men, girls and boys live as equals – by 2030 is an ambitious aim but fully in line with the long-term vision for Africa’s transformation, Agenda…
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Open and Distance Learning as a Driver for Sustainable Development in Africa
The adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have provided the global community with a collective vision and plan of action until 2030. SDG 4, which deals with education, aims to…
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Strong links between engineering faculties and Industry is the key to transforming engineering education in Africa
“Sufficient engineering capacity is essential to the economic and social development of any country. It is a basic requirement for the provision of infrastructure that enables better…
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Internationalization of higher education in Africa: Emerging trends and realities
Internationalization has become one of the key drivers of change in higher education the world over. It presents unprecedented opportunities and challenges to higher education systems. For…
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STEM education and African development
The current discussion of Africa’s heralded economic growth and rise as a world power is leading to increased optimism and self-confidence on the continent. The discussion has revolved around…
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The importance of TVET in Africa’s socio-economic development
The growing problem of youth unemployment in Africa is a major concern of many governments. According to recent estimates by the World Bank, more than 10 million young Africans, often poorly…
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The youth employment challenge in Africa
One of the most defining challenges of the 21st century will be to provide productive and decent jobs to more than 40 million additional people who enter the global labour market every year.…
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AFTRA’s efforts towards raising professional teacher standards in Africa
The Africa Forum of Teaching Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) is an association of the national statutory agencies regulating teaching in the various African countries. Other members of the…
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Planning capacity development for public administration reform: the role of online study
The practical benefits of online, distance-based study are well known. This mode of learning makes it possible to continue working while studying, avoiding costs associated attending a campus…
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