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Namibia Will Offer Free University Education Starting in 2026
New Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced Thursday that her government will introduce free higher education at state universities and technical colleges starting next year.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- academia, business education, youth
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Kenya’s Youth Dominate Tourism Workforce at 70%, Surpassing Global Average
Miano emphasized that the Ministry of Tourism is rolling out initiatives focused on skills development, entrepreneurship, and deeper inclusion of youth in the tourism economy.
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- Education
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- employment, innovation, tourism, youth
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Rethinking Education to Re-Engage Youth: Why It’s Time to Focus on Practical Skill Building
In 2023, 20% of youth globally were not involved in employment, education or training — and there is a concerning skills gap, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Meanwhile, the supply of educated youth is exceeding the supply of skilled jobs in many LMICs, forcing young workers to seek lower-paying jobs unrelated to their education and skills. Jessica Crist at SDG Academy explores these challenges, and explains why they're driving the need for a new approach to higher education, focused on practical skill-building and non-traditional formats like online courses, short-term programs and professional training.
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- Education, Technology
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African Development Bank, AU Partner to Launch $300 Million Innovation Fund for Africa’s Tech Future
"The announcement of the innovation fund comes at a time when African countries are seeking sustainable ways to recover from the economic setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing global financial uncertainties."
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- Education, Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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FG Launches $552.18 million HOPE-EDU Program to Transform Basic Education in Nigeria
According to Alausa, the HOPE-EDU program is structured to address the long-standing problems in Nigeria’s basic education sector.
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- Education
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The Transformative Impact of Remote Work: How Online Jobs are Empowering Workers in Emerging Markets
The COVID-19 pandemic caused the largest shakeup in workforce culture since the emergence of the internet, with companies and workers embracing remote and hybrid approaches. According to Namya Sethi at Girl Power Talk, this shift continues to affect many professions years later, and these changes are having an especially pronounced effect in emerging economies. She explores how remote work is connecting global employers to local talent in emerging markets, and discusses the impacts this is having on workers, companies and business ecosystems.
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- Education, Technology
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World Bank Approves Nigeria’s $632 Million Loans For Nutrition, Education
The approval marked a significant step towards addressing Nigeria’s economic challenges.
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- Agriculture, Education
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- food security, lending, nutrition
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Analysis: Life After USAID: Africa’s Development, Education, and Health Care
Alternative strategies to sustain progress on economic development, education investment, and disease responses.
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- Education, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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