Senegal, the host country of the Institute of La Francophonie for Education and Training (Institut de la Francophonie pour l’éducation et la formation (IFEF)), a specialized body of the International Organisation of la Francophonie (OIF), is hosting the 16th edition of the International Conference & Exhibition on ICT for Education, Training & Skills Development, eLearning Africa, from 24 to 26 May 2023, under the […]
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Revolutionizing Education Spaces: EinrichtWerk’s Innovative and Flexible School Furniture Solutions
EinrichtWerk produces and distributes innovative, high-quality school furniture for the educational sector. Our patented school furniture, produced in Germany, is particularly suitable for cooperative and self-organised teaching. Our variable furnishing concept turns classrooms into modern multifunctional rooms. The core component of the advanced concept is our patented 5-sided table. Its unique format with optimal angles allows for almost any set-up and use: from full […]
GIZ: Unlocking the Potential of African Youth in the Digital Era: Perspectives on Digital Skills Building from African Government and the Maker Movement
The Context The digital transformation is encompassing all areas of societal life. Successful participation in social and economic processes therefore requires all citizens to have digital competences. These include the entire spectrum of competences that a person of any age needs to be a responsible actor of the digital society – from social and political e-participation to better employability and the critical use of […]
GoFluent: Communication Without Borders: Unlocking Africa’s Talent Through Accessible Language Training FOR ALL
It is crucial to start bridging gaps today to bring about meaningful change in the future. Africa’s share of global trade is only 3%, even though the continent has more than 17% of the world’s population, according to The World Bank. Proficiency in English is highlighted as an important factor in attracting foreign investment, with companies preferring to invest in countries where they can […]
Focus Education: Leapfrogging into Limitless Learning
The great Nelson Mandela once noted that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. For the continent, education today still remains one of the greatest challenges facing many parts of Africa. Almost everything necessary to provide quality education is in short supply — teachers and teacher training, classrooms, and relevant and up-to-date educational materials. As a consequence, […]
atingi: The Digital Learning Platform atingi and its eAcademy Initiative: Addressing the Skills and Training Shortage in Tourism and Hospitality Post-COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis has left millions of people in the tourism and hospitality industry without work, with many workers leaving the industry altogether. As a result, the industry faces major challenges, including a shortage of skilled workers in the post-pandemic era. Furthermore, many workers do not have formal education certifications and cannot prove their competencies and skills to potential employers. The eAcademy Tourism and […]
EduTech Global: Democratizing Global Education Through Technology
Inaccessibility to education is an enduring issue that affects millions of people globally. The gap in education accessibility is particularly evident in developing countries, where poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and other socio-economic factors often limit the availability and quality of education. Lack of education poses a threat to opportunities for socioeconomic advancement by limiting innovation and productivity, creating a cycle of poverty, and contributing to […]
Empowering the Future of Education: Presenting TooShare: Platinum Sponsor of eLearning Africa 2023
Senegal will host the most anticipated education conference on the continent. On May 24 – 26, 2023 at the Abdou Diouf International Conference Center (CICAD), many experts and guests from all over the world will meet in the capital of the country of Teranga. This year, the chosen theme is: “New learning model: Innovating to become sustainable, autonomous, equitable and resilient”. The panels, sessions, […]
Namecoach: Name Mispronunciations: Avoiding Microaggressions in Higher Education
“A person’s name is the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” – Dale Carnegie Why? Because our names are our identities. They’re the very foundation of who we are andeverything builds upon them. A small-scale Say My Name study by the British Academy recentlyfound that students see proper name pronunciation as a sign of respect, equality, and inclusivity.Imagine how students feel when […]
Senegal’s Transition to Renewable Energy and What This Will Mean for Employment Opportunities
During the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in November 2022, H.E. Aissatou Sophie Gladima, Senegal’s Minister of Energy, shared the country’s plan to transition to renewable energy and cleaner gas-to-power. This strategy aligns with Senegal’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 23% and increasing renewable energy to 30% of the country’s energy mix by 2030. By incorporating its […]