A groundbreaking report showcased at the eLearning Africa 2025 Conference sets out the interventions needed to overcome critical barriers to scalability for the EdTech ecosystem. Significant digital infrastructure gaps across the continent are driving an urgent need for innovation, with some countries reporting as few as 2% of primary schools connected to the internet. The report highlights a wave of innovative approaches that are […]

Dr Waleed Al Ali is the Secretary General of The Digital School, a flagship initiative under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. With a mission to expand access to inclusive, high-quality digital education, The Digital School has already reached over half a million learners worldwide. Ahead of eLearning Africa 2025, where The Digital School joins as a Diamond Partner, we spoke with […]

Across Egypt, Ghana, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe as well as in Malaysia and Uzbekistan a bold reimagining of education is underway. With UNICEF’s support, these six countries are pioneering digital learning innovations to engage students, empower teachers and improve learning outcomes.   Take 12-year-old Prosper Kolesi from Zimbabwe, for example: Like many students worldwide, he struggles to keep up in a one-size-fits-all classroom. “Every child learns […]

Antonia Weinmann, Rebecca Ottmann & Badin Borde (Siemens Stiftung) The Importance of Science Education in Africa  Science education is a crucial factor for Africa’s development and progress, especially given the continent’s young and growing population. Education has the potential to drive socio-economic development, create a skilled workforce, and lead to stronger and more peaceful democracies (UNICEF 2022). Furthermore, education – and science education in […]