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Analysis: The Fight to Save the SDG Indicator for Foundational Learners
The race is on to save a key SDG education indicator measuring foundational learning that could be dropped due to a lack of data. Debate flares over inclusion criteria, cautioning against perfectionism at the expense of progress.
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- Education
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- Global
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Invest over $75 Million in African Universities for Disease Research
Stellenbosch University, the University of Ghana, and the University of Pretoria are among the benefiting universities.
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- Education, Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- public health, research, vaccines
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Nigerian Edtech Startup Klas Secures $1 Million to Empower Aspiring Educators Globally
Nigerian edtech startup Klas has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to fuel its mission of making online education accessible and empowering content creators worldwide.
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- Education, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Africa’s Ed-Tech Sector Has Unlimited Potential, but Lack of Funding Holds It Back
Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rates of education exclusion of the six developing world regions, according to the World Bank.
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- Education, Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- edtech, scale, venture capital, youth
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AltSchool Africa Launches in Kenya to Continue East-African Push
The startup which has 60,000 in over 100 countries provides courses aimed at fast-tracking entry into global tech roles.
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- Education, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Private Sector Essential to Meet Education for All Goal
Primary enrollment in sub-Saharan African countries has increased from 80% in 2000 to 99% in 2023, however, this increase in enrollment has not translated into better learning outcomes.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- SDGs, skill development, youth
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Nigeria’s AltSchool Africa to Receive Support from Rwanda’s $30 Million Tech Fund
AltSchool Africa is a Nigerian edtech startup offering online-only learning.
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- Education, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- edtech, innovation, startups
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Advancing Climate Action Through Justice-centered Climate Education
Climate change education has become a powerful driver in mobilizing individuals to translate their knowledge into action, especially for young people.
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- Education, Environment
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- Global