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Education in Africa

Education

Sub-Saharan Africa has the fastest growing child population in the world. Yet, the current education system is at capacity, and the demand will increase with nearly 750 million children expected to be of school age by 2060. This rapid increase in cohorts of children and young people presents a significant fiscal pressure on governments in terms of service delivery needs, early childhood development interventions, and sustained investment in accessible and quality education for all, especially girls.

In 2024, the African Union is focused on the theme of education: Å·ÃÀÈÕb´óƬ¡¯s work in support of the AU Year of Education will focus on four topics: Foundational Learning; Jobs and Skills; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Higher Education; and Education Finance. Below is an overview of recent activities and stories in these key areas.

We must seize the opportunity to invest in this generation¡¯s future, so that all children and youth, whatever their gender and level of ability, can realize their full potential and contribute to the development of the region.
Victoria Kwakwa
Victoria Kwakwa
World Bank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa
Putting our young people first is at the heart of our work. The future of any society lies in its ability to provide its children and youth with the tools and opportunities to flourish as individuals, and to contribute to the collective development of the society and country. This can only be achieved through an education system that is accessible to everyone.
Ousmane Diagana
Ousmane Diagana
World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa

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