Observatory on COVID-19 Responses in Educational Systems in Africa
Project Abstract
This project established a regional observatory to collect, synthesize, and mobilize evidence on how education systems in 40 GPE partner countries in Africa responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) in partnership with ADEA and AU/CIEFFA, the Observatory tracked policy and practice responses, assessed long-term impacts, and shared lessons to strengthen education system resilience.
Findings revealed critical gaps in financing, teacher training, learner well-being, and assessment, while also highlighting successful innovations and promising practices. By sharing the evidence on the KIX Observatory platform, this project’s outputs can inform policy decisions and future crisis preparedness across the continent.
Project Impacts: Policy and Practice
The Observatory’s evidence has been used to inform education policy and practice in multiple African countries:
- Kenya: Supported online teacher professional development and EdTech integration.
- Malawi: Implemented back-to-school campaigns and staggered learning to reduce classroom congestion.
- Mozambique: Expanded school feeding programs to support learner nutrition.
- Nigeria: Provided learning resources for displaced learners in camps.
- Mali: Empowered girls through awareness campaigns on gender-based violence.
The Observatory’s findings on learning assessment were cited in national reforms and international publications, influencing post-pandemic education strategies.
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