Ending learning poverty in Africa: Lessons from northern Ghana
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Africa spends just $54 per pupil annually—compared to $8,500 in high-income countries. This gap leaves millions of children without basic learning materials, fueling a crisis known as learning poverty. Experts warn this could stall Africa’s development. In response, over 30 African nations have pledged to end learning poverty by 2035.
Breakdown
- A student in northern Ghana struggles to read due to a lack of books and resources.
- Teachers face challenges with limited textbooks and lack of parental support. 33s
- The World Bank reports that nine in ten African children under age ten cannot read a simple sentence, especially in rural areas. 1m 6s
- Education leaders at the IDEA conference in Ghana pledged to end learning poverty by 2035. 1m 20s
- Experts emphasize prioritizing teacher development and focusing resources on foundational learning. 1m 29s