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Education Leaders Demand Investment in Quality African Education

10/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

Education International Africa (EIA) leaders met at the Pan-African Conference on Teacher Education (PACTED 2025) in Addis Ababa from October 1-3, 2025.
EIA President Mugwena Maluleke stressed the need for greater investment in public education and teacher support, calling for government accountability.
The conference coincided with the launch of the African Union's Decade of Accelerated Action for Education and Skills Development.
Participants adopted a statement advocating for quality education as a fundamental human right and urged African governments to meet international education financing benchmarks.

History

Historical Context

In 2007, the African Union initiated the Decade of Education and Skills Development to tackle the 40% of African children lacking basic education, as noted by UNESCO. The recent PACTED 2025 conference in Addis Ababa reaffirmed this commitment, urging increased investment in public education. This ongoing effort aims to hold African governments accountable for meeting international education financing benchmarks, reinforcing education as a fundamental human right.

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Story summary

Education International Africa (EIA) leaders met at the Pan-African Conference on Teacher Education (PACTED 2025) in Addis Ababa from October 1-3, 2025.
EIA President Mugwena Maluleke stressed the need for greater investment in public education and teacher support, calling for government accountability.
The conference coincided with the launch of the African Union's Decade of Accelerated Action for Education and Skills Development.
Participants adopted a statement advocating for quality education as a fundamental human right and urged African governments to meet international education financing benchmarks.

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