Resources on Education sector
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Teaching and the teaching profession in a digital world: COVID-19 and beyond
05 May 2023
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Digitalization, the future of work and the teaching profession
15 April 2021
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Digitalization in teaching and education in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda and the United Republic of Tanzania
09 April 2021
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Rural teachers in Africa: a report for ILO
08 February 2017
Lack of access to education in rural areas is one of the main development challenges in education. Evidence shows that primary school enrolment rates in rural areas lag behind urban rates in most developing countries. In rural areas, learning outcomes are lower, and completion rates for girls lag behind those in urban areas. Teacher quality is lower, pupil-to-teacher ratios are higher, and teacher retention and teacher absenteeism are larger problems. This paper examines African responses to the rural teacher challenge, and highlights good practices and approaches aimed at fostering motivated and qualified teachers for rural areas.