Kweku Attakora Dwomoh, MCIArb’s Post

As we celebrate Africa Day today, we reflect on the rich history, diverse cultures, and the shared aspirations of the African continent. This day not only commemorates the foundation of the African Union but also highlights our collective commitment to overcoming the challenges we face on the continent and striving for a prosperous future. Let us reflect on this year’s theme which is” Reimagining African Education Systems for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Structures for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning in Africa. As a recent graduate, I have witnessed firsthand the immense value of education and the pivotal role it plays in driving development in Africa. Education is the cornerstone of personal and societal growth, fostering innovation, economic development, and social cohesion. However, to fully harness the potential of education, we must address critical challenges and rethink our approach to ensure it is inclusive, resilient, and adaptable to the needs of the 21st century. #Africaday #Agenda2063 #theAfricawewant #African #Africancontinent #AU #Education

Join me in celebrating Africa Day! Today is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the African Union on May 25, 1963. This year's theme follows this overarching theme: "Education Fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa”. In line with this, please join us in celebrating Africa Day by engaging in conversations and sharing insights on the future of education in Africa. Together, we can create a more industry-oriented education system that not only meets the needs of local, continental and global employers but also ensures that every African child will be equipped with the critical skills necessary to seize the opportunities of the jobs of the 21st century. I would like to advocate for PPPs to establish school-factories within African higher education institutions. This could help to bridge the gap between theoretical education and real-world professional skills and ultimately accelerate the industrialization of the continent as well as the creation of formal jobs in Africa. As we celebrate Africa Day with the theme "Education Fit for the 21st Century," I call upon all stakeholders, in particular the private sector as well as corporate foundations to join me in this transformative journey. Education is not just a foundational element for individual success but a foundation for the sustainable development and prosperity of a continent that is expected to account for more than a third of the global youth population by 2050. #Africa #AU #Education #industryorientededucation #youth #Africanyouth #usineecole #schoolfactory #employability #Africaindustrialization ##PPP

Happy Africa Day! With the 2024 theme being "Education fit for the 21st Century", three important ways we can ensure that education becomes the gateway to success on this incredible continent are: 🌍 Decolonize curricula throughout Africa to ensure that this generation of youth is just as knowledgeable about the history of their nation, languages, and traditions, as it is of Western powers 🌍 Guarantee access to electricity. I know, this is a bold one. But critical. We can't talk about education being the cornerstone to prosperity without addressing the need for sustainable and affordable electricity for all 🌍 Visa-free travel for African youth to visit and study in other African nations. We should have easier access to our neighboring countries. It should NOT be more difficult to travel within the continent for Africans than it is for non-Africans. This is another legacy of colonialism that needs to end now. #AfricaDay #YearofEducation #AfricaUnion #studyabroad #Africaneducation #Africaday2024

This year's theme for Africa day is 'Educate an African fit for the 21st century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa.' It is everyone's job to ensure that our educational systems are aligned with the ever-changing digital world we live in. Let us not be ignorant, but rather keep up with the 21st century educational systems. Every African child has the ability to prosper if they are provided with the skills and knowledge required to navigate the digital world. This is consistent with the AU's Agenda 2063, which places education at the heart of creating a successful Africa based on inclusivity and sustainable development. As such, it contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG #4, which addresses quality education. #africaday #iamanafrican #agenda2063 #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #educationinafrica #africanunion

#AfricaDay celebrates the incredible diversity, beauty, and resilience of the African continent. As a lover of people and communities, I am constantly inspired by the strength and spirit of the land. This years theme “Education fits for the 21st Century” directly speaks to me as an Educationist. I strongly believe that Education is the foundation for individual success and a prosperous Africa - an enabler for us to realize prosperity. We call for an Education that delivers, one that equips and produces an all-round persons fit to build this continent in this era. Education is a cornerstone in building and driving socio-economic development and creating opportunities for all Africans. #YearofEducation

Happy #AfricaDay, everyone! 🌍   On 25 May, Africa Day commemorates the historic day in 1963, when African nations came together to form the Organisation of African Unity, the precursor to the African Union (AU). It is a day to celebrate the many successes and progress made throughout the continent while recognising each nation's challenges.   With the African Union's decision to make 2024 the "Year of Education", they are calling on governments to "accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4)". SDG4 calls for nations to "ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all".   As Aurum, we are calling for acceleration towards “Health Access and Equity” on this Africa Day. Our efforts to improve health outcomes will succeed only if all people have access to the quality, affordable health coverage they need and deserve.

On #MandelaDay, we honor Nelson Mandela's vision for education. 📚 He believed education could change the world, breaking barriers and fostering understanding. #Africa’s complex past has an impact on its education system challenges. The Spotlight on Africa report by #GEMReport, Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and African Union provides recommendations to help find solutions that work: https://lnkd.in/e7vEQyNy #BorntoLearn

African leaders are taking charge in solving the learning crisis in Africa. At the recent #UNGA event "Scaling Success: Advancing Foundational Literacy and Numeracy through Partnerships and Innovation in Africa," Zambian President, and Foundational Learning Champion in Africa, H.E. Hakainde Hichilema, delivered a powerful message on the urgent need to prioritize education across the continent. President Hichilema emphasized that education is the key to unlocking Africa's greatest asset - its youth. With over 70% of the population under 30, investing in education is not just a priority; it's an imperative for the continent's future. Watch, like, and share the full video below. Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), Human Capital Africa, VVOB, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, African Union, Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, Erica Gerretsen, UNICEF, Hempel Foundation, PAL Network, RTI International, International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP-UNESCO), Global Partnership for Education, UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, GEM Report UNESCO #DecadeOfEducation #UNGA79 #Agenda2063 #FoundationalLearning #ReadWriteCount #UNGA79

Education remains a top development priority for Africa and the African Union Year of Education underlines the central role education plays in unleashing the continent's economic potential. On the sidelines of #UNGA79, GPE, the African Union and Human Capital Africa brought together African leaders and key development partners to discuss what it needed for transformational change in education that will allow every child to learn and thrive. #FundEducation #SummitOfTheFuture

Based on my observations, children in Cameroon require access to #books during their #foundational #education. Additionally, there is a pressing need for them to explore their #heritage from an African perspective. We can no longer delay learning about our African history until college. It's crucial for the younger generation to recognize and embrace their #identity to thrive in this age of #globalization. I would like to take this opportunity to bring attention to a significant issue raised at the inaugural ceremony of K. F Kiddies Corner's flagship project 'A Reader, a Leader' that I organized two years ago: the need to inspire established authors on the continent to #write for #younger audiences while also encouraging #youthengagement in #writing. Two main challenges emerged: the issues of publishing and copyright. On one hand, #authors expressed concerns about the lack of African publishing houses on the continent, and the few that exist impose strict requirements, leading many to seek collaboration with foreign publishers that come with their own limitations. Conversely, publishers have their own considerations to address. They criticized African authors for being resistant to #feedback on their writings. Additionally, when authors collaborate simultaneously with foreign and local publishing houses, they often find themselves granting publishing rights to these external entities, which adds to the ongoing debates surrounding #copyrights. While significant efforts are being made both collectively and individually to address #education across the continent, the reality is that a mind that has not been trained to consistently receive information will struggle to effectively access and utilize that information in a timely manner. It's essential to return to the basics: #reading. #theafricawewant