The selection of education as the African Union¡¯s theme of the year presents a unique opportunity to create the necessary policy space for change. As we mark the start of ¡°Africa Month,¡± it is one of the reasons why the 51³Ô¹Ï Office of the Special Adviser is co-organizing our flagship Africa Dialogue Series 2024 with the African Union Permanent Observer Mission to the 51³Ô¹Ï under the theme ¡°Education through Science, Technology and Innovation toward the Africa We Want.¡± Echoing the call of Secretary-General Ant¨®nio Guterres to end the business-as-usual approach, we aim to mobilize African policy and decision-makers to harness innovation and boost access to quality education in Africa.
To fast-track such transformation toward unlocking the continent¡¯s full potential for future generations, it is critical to consider the historical and contemporary challenges affecting education in Africa.
This story was originally published by Africa Renewal.
