Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu
Experts in education are gearing up for a major conference focused on transforming the educational landscape across Africa.
The event, to be organized under the banner of the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), will bring together thought leaders and policymakers to discuss key themes including education financing, foundational learning, and the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in improving education outcomes on the continent.
Ghana’s Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, confirmed the upcoming event during a courtesy visit by the Executive Director of ADEA, Albert Nsengiyumva, in Accra.
“I am assured that the Executive Director is here to assess Ghana’s readiness to host the ADEA Conference,” said Minister Iddrisu. “There are a number of thematic areas we will be addressing, such as financing education and strengthening foundational learning at various levels of education across Africa.”
He further expressed Ghana’s commitment to the success of the conference.
“I must thank ADEA for the logistical support, and we, on our part in Ghana, will do everything possible to ensure the success of the conference and contribute meaningfully to the solutions and decisions that will emerge,” the Minister added.
Executive Director of ADEA, Albert Nsengiyumva, stressed the urgency and relevance of the upcoming conference in light of current trends in global education funding.
“In Ghana, we’ve observed that the new government is focused on education — this was made clear during their campaign,” Nsengiyumva stated. “They established a forum and developed a road map for progress.”
He pointed out the shifting global landscape and the need for African countries to become more self-reliant in funding education.
“The context we are in as a continent suggests we must take education very seriously. When you look around the globe, countries that used to support education are cutting their aid. You saw what happened with the United States shutting down USAID,” he said. “Across Africa, many countries are also reducing their education budgets. That’s why we need to find alternative ways to invest in education.”
Nsengiyumva highlighted that the focus should not just be on the volume of financing, but on how resources are managed and utilized.
“It’s not just about how much funding we have, but how effectively we use it. Resource efficiency is critical,” he emphasized.
He also underlined the importance of leveraging technology and AI in modernizing education.
“Another issue we will be discussing at the conference is the impact of technology. We are living in a world driven by technology. The question is: how best can we leverage it to improve education?” Nsengiyumva said. “Foundational learning will also be a key focus, alongside other pressing challenges in Africa’s education sector.”
The upcoming ADEA Conference promises to be a landmark event in shaping the future of education policy and practice across Africa.
Source:Lovinghananews.com
