With the support of Bpifrance, Business France is accompanying 9 French companies from the EdTech sector to discover the Rwandan market at the eLearning Africa trade fair, a key event in the field of education in Africa. These companies are specialised in digital learning platforms, adaptive content, and personalized learning experiences. Their mission? Revolutionise education through technology. Selected by a panel of experts, these […]
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Transforming Education in Africa: The Role of Generative AI and Adaptive Learning in Scaling Quality Learning
Laura Kakon, Group Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, Honoris United Universities One year has passed since the introduction of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, elevating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and, more specifically, Generative AI, to commonplace discussions and widespread integration across various industries. In the dynamic landscape of the evolving workforce, higher education faces the imperative to leverage the capabilities of technology and embrace the advancements in Generative […]
The Potential of Innovation in Tourism for Change and Empowerment in Emerging Economies
This year’s eLearning Africa conference offers a unique opportunity to explore the catalytic role of innovation in driving sustainable tourism development and economic empowerment across emerging economies. The full-day workshop “The Potential of Innovation in Tourism for Change and Empowerment in Emerging Economies” promises an immersive dive into the dynamics reshaping this vital industry. Led by experts from GIZ Cambodia and Green Key International, […]
Leadership in the Age of AI: A Workshop You Cannot Miss!
The Context Being a Leader in today’s day and age is terrifying and exciting in equal parts. So much is changing so fast, and AI is showing us its undeniable potential to reshape industries and change how we work. With the alarm bells ringing about jobs disappearing and AI taking over work, Leaders are worried about managing these changes, and also about the implications […]
e-Assessment in Africa
In the rapidly evolving assessment landscape, e-assessment is a pivotal tool for transforming learning experiences on the African continent. The use of technology-enabled assessment to streamline and improve the assessment process can significantly enhance learning outcomes. The e-Assessment Association (eAA) is a not-for-profit focused on all things relating to the use of technology in assessment and is free to join. The rationale for using […]
Bridging the Skills Gap. Empowering Africa’s Workforce: Wadhwani Foundation’s Vision for Skill Development in Africa
In today’s dynamic global job market, the necessity of upskilling and reskilling has transcended local boundaries, emerging as a critical global imperative. As we sail into the era of Industry 4.0, the global workforce is undergoing significant transformations marked by a shift towards future-ready and sectoral skills. This transformation, driven by technological advancements such as automation and artificial intelligence (AI), is creating a hybrid […]
Digital Training for Tomorrow’s Talent: International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) Will Share First Results and Lessons Learned from the D-CLIC Initiative at eLearning Africa
Currently deployed over 14 countries, mainly in Africa, this innovative initiative is based on the curation and production of open educational resources on digital technology, the mobilisation of African expertise, an e-learning system, the strengthening skills of Ministries of Education and Training, and the integration of digital accountability. In 2021, the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) launched the pilot phase of the “D-CLIC, […]
Introducing EDUGIST: Africa’s Leading Education Newsroom and Lab
Edugist is a data-driven, impact-based media and consulting firm dedicated to enabling access to inclusive and quality education. By leveraging our deep expertise, data-driven insights, and commitment to innovation and excellence, we seek to be the definitive source of intel-driven solutions and strategic consultancy for individuals, corporates and governments in Nigeria and Africa. Education sits at the heart of every pursuit of development in […]
Higher Education in Emergencies Secure the Transition from Learning to Earning for Refugees in Africa
When it comes to humanitarian crises the first response focuses on saving lives through the provision of shelter, water, food and medical support. As this phase of humanitarian response slowly makes way to early recovery other parts of the response system kick in, including Education in Emergencies. Over the last decade, education interventions in emergency and forced displacement contexts have evolved as more youth […]
Meet our Keynote Speaker Francis Bizoza, The African Travelling Teacher
Francis Bizoza, an embodiment of passion and innovation in education, is transforming the landscape of learning across Africa. As the “African Travelling Teacher,” he combines his roles as a curriculum designer at Learning Equality and a LEAP Social Entrepreneur Fellow at Solve-MIT to revolutionize the educational experience. A proud graduate of Makerere University and an alumnus of the Master Teacher Programme under the ALforEducation […]