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Our education system needs a change! The Ghana Youth Barometer 2024 calls for curriculum reforms that focus on practical skills and align with the demands of the job market. Let’s give our youth the tools they need to succeed! #GhanaYouthBarometer2024 Explore more recommendations in the [https://lnkd.in/d53xfbpc] 100% for the Children CISU - Civilsamfund i Udvikling / Civil Society in Development — The Ghana Youth Barometer 2024 Report is an initiative of the Youth on Board project, a two-year project of YOTA, together with its implementing partner, 100% for the Children, with funding from the Danish Civil Society for Development Fund (CISU). The project is aimed at engendering youth voices in Ghana’s education response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

A staggering 42.9% of Ghanaian youth believe that the country's education system is declining, with the lack of practical skills training emerging as a key concern. How can we turn this around and equip the next generation with the skills they need? 📚💡 #GhanaYouthBarometer2024 Find more insights in the Ghana Youth Barometer 2024 : [ https://lnkd.in/d53xfbpc ] 100% for the Children CISU - Civilsamfund i Udvikling / Civil Society in Development — The Ghana Youth Barometer 2024 Report is an initiative of the Youth on Board project, a two-year initiative of YOTA, together with its implementing partner, 100% for the Children, with funding from the Danish Civil Society for Development Fund (CISU). The project is aimed at engendering youth voices in Ghana’s education response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Concerned about the education sector in Nigeria? Ever wondered what exactly could be done to improve the quality of education and drastically reduce the staggering number of out-of-school children, who are mostly girls? Tomorrow, Invictus Africa, with support from the Malala Fund, will be engaging with the media and key stakeholders in Oyo State on the Gender Responsive Education Budgeting (GREB) Practical Guide that we recently developed. Last year, we released a Baseline Assessment on GREB, focusing on Oyo and Gombe States. The baseline assessment evaluates the activities, scope, content, efforts, and aims of Gender-Responsive Education Budgeting in the focus states. Following the launch tomorrow, we will also train key stakeholders on the use of the GREB Practical Guide. Follow our updates, participate in the discussions, and help us spread the word about the importance of GREB to ensure every child in Oyo State gets the education they deserve. #EducationMatters #GenderResponsiveEducationBudgeting

Excited to share our latest CGD working paper on teacher turnover in Burkina Faso, co-authored with Amina Mendez Acosta! Utilizing administrative data, we tracked teachers' movements in and out of the workforce over a five-year period. Our key findings reveal important trends and challenges: 🔹 Higher Turnover Among Specific Groups: Women, early-career teachers, and those with university degrees are significantly more likely to leave the teaching profession. 🔹 Migration to Urban Areas: Many teachers in rural and less developed regions switch to schools in urban areas seeking better living standards. 🔹 Career Changes in Urban Areas: A higher number of urban-based teachers leave teaching entirely to pursue other careers. 🔹 Impact of Violence and Conflict: Teachers in areas affected by violence and conflict are more prone to leave the profession altogether rather than just transferring to another school or region. #Education #TeacherAttrition #FCS #BurkinaFaso #Africa

In 2022, #Zambia made primary education free up to secondary level, making education more accessible. Learn more in the Spotlight on Zambia report by #GEMReport, Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and Zambia’s Ministry of Education: https://lnkd.in/dJJyjCjJ #BorntoLearn

A Call to Action: Revolutionizing Education in Ghana🇬🇭🇬🇭 As I reflect on my journey from Ghana to Canada, I am reminded of the vast disparities in our education systems. My first week in a Canadian classroom was an eye-opener, as I struggled to keep up with the basics that my peers took for granted. The realization that our education system in Ghana is lagging behind was both shocking and disheartening. We need a comprehensive reform of our education system, one that addresses the fundamental issues that hinder our progress. Our lecturers and teachers require the necessary tools, training, and incentives to deliver high-quality education. It is imperative that we provide them with opportunities for professional development, both locally and internationally, to expose them to modern teaching methods and technologies. The current state of our education system is characterized by outdated textbooks, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of emphasis on practical skills. Our students are still submitting handwritten assignments, while their counterparts in other countries are leveraging technology to enhance their learning experience. The disparity is stark, and it is our collective responsibility to bridge this gap. Furthermore, the remuneration of our teachers and lecturers is woefully inadequate, leading to a lack of motivation and a high turnover rate. It is essential that we prioritize their welfare and provide them with a conducive environment to teach and inspire our students. The consequences of a subpar education system are far-reaching and devastating. A country with high illiteracy rates and a poorly educated population will struggle to compete in the global economy. It is our duty to ensure that our education system is equipped to produce knowledgeable, skilled, and innovative individuals who can drive growth and development. I urge policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to join forces and address the systemic issues that plague our education system. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations to create a world-class education system that prepares our students for success in the 21st century. #EducationReform #GhanaEducation #AfricaEducation #EducationMatters #InnovationInEducation #TeachingAndLearning #EdTech #FutureOfWork #SkillsForTheFuture #GhanaToTheWorld #AfricaRising #EducationForAll #QualityEducation #TransformingEducation #bettergh #2024elections

Chinonso Ihuoma’s latest insight, Bridging the Literacy Gap in Nigeria, tackles a crucial issue: why so many Nigerians lack access to basic literacy skills. Poor enrollment, violence, and insufficient educational funding are widening this gap, keeping over 18 million Nigerian children out of school. Now is the time for bold, transformative strategies to ensure literacy for all. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dYv5aNNd #Literacy #Education #Nigeria

🎓 Quality education is a right, not a privilege. At Empower for Development Ghana, we believe that education empowers young people to challenge norms that perpetuate gender-based violence. Together, we can build a world free from violence. 📘 #16DaysOfActivism #EducationForAll #EndViolenceAgainstGirlsNow

Education in #Zambia 🇿🇲: ensuring timely enrollment and completion remains crucial. Around two-thirds of children complete primary education on time. Learn more in the Spotlight on Zambia report by #GEMReport, Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and Zambia’s Ministry of Education: https://lnkd.in/dJJyjCjJ #BorntoLearn

Education in #Zambia 🇿🇲: ensuring timely enrollment and completion remains crucial. Around two-thirds of children complete primary education on time. Learn more in the Spotlight on Zambia report by #GEMReport, Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and Zambia’s Ministry of Education: https://lnkd.in/dJJyjCjJ #BorntoLearn