West African nations gather to fortify education systems against emergencies
The Second High-Level Conference on Scaling Education Initiatives in Emergencies (EiE) opened in Accra, focusing on strengthening education systems to withstand crises.
In Brief
- •The Second High-Level Conference on Scaling Education Initiatives in Emergencies (EiE) opened in Accra, focusing on strengthening education systems to withstand crises.
- •The conference brought together 150 policymakers, researchers, and education practitioners from Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria to share evidence and identify interventions.
- •Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, called for building resilience in education systems to protect learning outcomes during emergencies.
- •Ghana's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted gaps in remote learning access, particularly for children without devices or internet connectivity.
- •The conference aims to improve access, learning, safety, and psychosocial well-being for children affected by fragility, conflict, and violence.
Why It Matters
The conference addresses a critical need in West Africa, where education systems are frequently disrupted by conflicts, displacement, floods, droughts, and economic pressures. By strengthening these systems, the region can better protect children's learning outcomes and ensure continuity of education during emergencies. This is particularly important for girls, children with disabilities, and those in rural and deprived communities who are often the most affected.
Key Details
- Conference Duration
- 2 days
- Participants
- 150 policymakers, researchers, and education practitioners
- Countries Represented
- Ghana, Burkina Faso, Nigeria
- COVID-19 Exposure
- Highlighted gaps in remote learning access
Context & Background
The conference is organized by Associates for Change (AfC) in collaboration with education stakeholders from Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria. It follows the first High-Level Conference on Scaling Education Initiatives in Emergencies in 2019.
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