🌍 #WBGMeetings : Sahel Governors Roundtable on #Education

“First, we learn to read, then we read to learn”, said Luis Benveniste World Bank Education Global Director, stressing that without #FoundationalLearning , many of the opportunities that come with school can’t be realized.

In this  #SDGLearncast , we are featuring ⁠Benjamin Piper⁠ Benjamin Piper, Director of Global Education at Gates Foundation.
Discover groundbreaking insights from Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP)'s analysis of 13,000+ studies, addressing the pressing challenges in global education.
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📚 It is imperative to continue investing in foundational learning skills and strengthening partnerships at all levels if we want to #EndLearningPoverty !

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It was a pleasure exchanging with Benjamin Piper on advancing the #FoundationalLearning agenda and moving towards harmonized action to measure early grade skills. Gates Foundation

Looking ahead to the #SpringMeetings where yesterday Ajay Banga highlighted the importance of #IDA21 :

'IDA is crucial for transforming development in lower-income countries - we're pushing for a serious IDA replenishment, aiming for faster, simpler, and more effective funding.'

1/ New Center for Global Development paper with Simeon Lauterbach Aimable Nsabimana Jocelyne Kirezi Jef Peeraer on the impact of a VVOB - education for development Rwanda Basic Education Board school leadership training program in Rwanda on student learning 📚🇷🇼

🗨️'We're crowdsourcing knowledge tools and open-source initiatives to prevent sub-Saharan Africa from being left behind in the innovation wave' - Paul Atherton, Fab Inc., on a recent #EdTech podcast discussing #GenAI w/ Cristobal Cobo & Robert Hawkins

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📣 Exciting new fund just launched focused on learning outcomes in SSA and much needed 'implementation research' ➡️ Apply by April 8!
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This is the kind of fund I wished existed when I was a researcher/implementer. Excited to see who applies for this. Thankfully, the application process is simple: 'Two pages, two chats.' World Bank Education USAID Education UNICEF Education FCDO Girls’ Education UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳

African education spending rose by 2% in 2021, driven by increased government investment. It showcases the region's dedication to education. But with spending still below the recommended 4% of GDP, there's more work to be done.

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Great meeting Albert Nsengiyumva ADEA and Ben Piper @GatesFoundation and representing USAID on the Human Capital Africa roundtable on the role of partnerships in accelerating progress for foundational learning. We agree: foundational learning is key to achieving #Agenda2063 goals!

President Sahle-Work Zewde of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 spoke powerfully at the Human Capital Africa Roundtable.

Highlighting that the African Union 2024 #YearofEducation is a vital opportunity to work together to improve children's #FoundationalLearning

#HCASummit4Action

ADEA's Executive Secretary, Albert Nsengiyumva, expertly moderated the panel session titled: “Linking the foundations of education to the continent’s future: How can the system help deliver their roadmap?”

During this session, Dr. Benjamin Piper, Alicia Herbert, and Mo Adefeso-Olateju

To improve foundational learning in Africa must have ‘felt commitment’ from classroom to highest political level, prioritization of data and evidence to inform policy, decisions & community ownership. Also hold donors to account #HCAsummit4action Benjamin Piper⁩ ⁦ADEA⁩

'Is our commitment to foundational learning only an official commitment or also a felt commitment?'
Benjamin Piper at #HCASummit4Action
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It's teaching that matters.

'Teachers want to teach well but need methods, materials and support.'

Commitment to education should be *felt* by every teacher in every classroom, district, and level of education system.

Benjamin Piper keeping classrooms in focus at Human Capital Africa

Delighted to join a dynamic policy roundtable kick off the African Union Summit on the Year of Education convened by Human Capital Africa, ADEA, Dangote Foundation and supported by the Global Coalition on Foundational Learning.
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#LearningMatters

Looking forward to this roundtable in a few hours. An exciting line up of African leaders here in Addis, discussing the importance of foundational skills to Africa's future

Human Capital Africa, in collaboration with ADEA , UNICEF, and Aliko Dangote Foundation , welcomes you to participate in this packed two-day event.

Join us for an interactive discussion on day 1 at the HCA Roundtable in Addis Ababa on February 12–13!

The discussion is themed

Human Capital Africa, in collaboration with the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), UNICEF, and The Dangote Foundation, warmly invites you to join us for a Panel Discussion on Day 1 at the HCA Roundtable in Addis Ababa on February 12–13!

Theme: Linking