On November 11, a transformative session titled “Empowering Africa’s Future: Advancing Foundational Literacy and Numeracy to End Learning Poverty” brought together Ministers of Education from Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Mali alongside other high-level stakeholders. The session highlighted that 89% of African children cannot read or perform basic arithmetic by the age of 10, underscoring the urgent need for action.
The AU-led “End Learning Poverty for All in Africa” (ELPAf) campaign, launched in collaboration with UNICEF and partners, served as a focal point for the discussions. Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, Founder of Human Capital Africa, emphasized the transformative potential of foundational literacy and numeracy, linking it to economic growth and inclusive development as outlined in Agenda 2063.
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