The future of education in sub-Saharan Africa is critical for harnessing the continent's demographic dividend, yet significant challenges remain in achieving equitable access and quality education for all children.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Institute For Futures Research (IFR) |
| Authors: | Dr Njeri Mwagiru, Ms Zanne Horrell |
| Time horizon: | 2060 |
| Geographic focus: | Sub-saharan_Africa, Africa |
The research method involved a futures triangle framework to analyze the historical context, current status, and potential future scenarios of education in sub-Saharan Africa. It utilized qualitative analysis of existing literature, demographic data, and educational statistics to identify trends and challenges.
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The report explores the future of primary and secondary education in sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing the importance of human capital development and education in realizing the continent's potential demographic dividend. It highlights the historical context of education in Africa, noting the impact of colonialism on indigenous knowledge systems. The current status of education is assessed through the lens of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4, revealing both progress and ongoing challenges, such as high out-of-school rates and gender disparities. The report identifies key drivers and trends affecting education, including social issues, demographic changes, economic factors, and technological advancements. It presents four archetypical future scenarios for education in Africa: one dominated by foreign ideologies, a dystopian collapse, a harmonious utopia, and a globalized world where education is accessible to all. The report concludes that without decisive action, the potential for an African century may be lost.
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Categories: 2060 time horizon | 2060s time horizon | Africa geographic scope | English publication language | Sub-saharan Africa geographic scope | demographic dividend | economic challenges | education access | future scenarios | gender disparity | historical context | human capital development | social capital | social issues | sub-saharan africa | sustainable development goals | technological impact