How technology can transform education outcomes in Africa
The MasterCard Foundation EdTech Conference enters its final day today in Abuja, Nigeria. For the past two days, education stakeholders from across Africa have gathered to shape the future of learning. Today, the conversations culminate in a call to action. CNBC Africa’s Akin Obakeye spoke to Alpha Bah, Head of EMIS and ICT, Ministry of Education, The Gambia.
Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:48:28 GMT
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- The role of technology as an enabler and accelerator in addressing access and learning challenges in education.
- The importance of leveraging data, geospatial information, and community connectivity to reach out-of-school children in regions like the Gambia.
- The significance of public-private sector partnerships in adopting technology to reduce costs and improve infrastructure in education.
The Mastercard Foundation Conference concluded in Abuja, Nigeria, after two days of intense discussions on the future of education in Africa. The event brought together education stakeholders from across the continent to address the pressing issue of out-of-school children and the challenges faced by those in school. Alpha Bah, Head of EMIS and ICT at the Ministry of Education in The Gambia, shared key insights on how technology is transforming education outcomes in Africa. One of the major themes of the conference was the critical role of technology as an enabler and accelerator in addressing access and learning challenges in the education sector. Bah highlighted the significance of leveraging technology to bridge the gap in reaching out-of-school children, particularly in regions like the Gambia, where identifying and tracking these children can be a daunting task. By utilizing geospatial data, the Internet of Things, and community connectivity, technology can play a pivotal role in closing this gap.
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