Secondary Education

Study Report on the Preparedness for the Vocationalization of Secondary Education in Africa

ADEA, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - 16:09

The vocationalization of secondary education in Africa has the potential to succeed and achieve the intended outcome because the current vocational education profile in Africa can be corrected. Many people know about vocational education but with limited understanding; consequently, it operates with limited human and material resources. The preparedness for the vocationalization of secondary school education is evident because the footprint of vocationalization of secondary school education is visible across the continent.
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Why investments in higher education and research in Africa are so important?

ADEA, Friday, March 15, 2019 - 12:09

After experiencing decades of challenges, higher education (HE) in Africa is presently perceived by key stakeholders as an indispensable component of development. Higher education is the gateway to sustainable development for the African continent at all levels.
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Africa: How can technical and vocational education contribute to the response to future pandemics?

ADEA, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 11:49

As we celebrate World Youth Skills Day, it is worth taking stock of the priority skills of young Africans in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and how this sector could be rethought and adapted to ensure better resilience to future crises.
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Challenges and prospects of Africa’s higher education

ADEA, Friday, March 15, 2019 - 14:02

Africa has an estimated 1,650 higher education institutions, many of them facing challenges that require the intervention of various stakeholders, national governments and development partners in order for the students to maximize their learning outcomes and contribute effectively to the workforce.
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Why are girls and women under-represented in science related fields in Africa?

ADEA, Thursday, March 14, 2019 - 21:22

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science promotes the full and equal participation of women and girls in education, training, employment and decision-making processes in science fields.
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