Spotlight on basic education completion and foundational learning in Africa
One in five primary school-age children in sub-Saharan Africa are out of school; their number is nearly as high as it was in 1990. Only two in three children in the region complete primary school by age 15. Among those who do, only 3 in 10 achieve the minimum proficiency level in reading, meaning that barely one in five children do so overall.
The Spotlight series is a partnership between the Global Education Monitoring Report, the (ADEA), hosted by the African Development Bank, and the African Union.
The first report, , synthesizes evidence on completion rates and levels of minimum learning proficiency in the continent, informing the debate on national SDG 4 / CESA benchmarks and was released in October 2022.
It draws on five country reports covering the , , , and and a series of case studies from all African regions.
The Spotlight Reports aim to present good practices so as to improve foundational learning and offers recommendations on key actions to support policy dialogue through established African Union peer learning mechanisms.
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Meet the Spotlight children
All children are #Borntolearn. But so many never do. Visit our website which is dedicated to showcasing the education journeys of four school children in Africa, Godfred, Priscilla, Rougui and Pape. As part of the GEM Report Spotlight Series, this platform offers an exclusive glimpse into the lives of these young learners as they navigate their educational paths in diverse contexts.
Embark on a virtual journey as you explore the unique experiences, aspirations, and accomplishments of these remarkable children.