Secondary Education in Africa: Preparing Youth for the Future of Work

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Title
Secondary Education in Africa: Preparing Youth for the Future of Work
Author
Mastercard Foundation
Year
2019
Abstract
This report synopsis outlines the critical role of secondary education in Africa in equipping young people for the evolving job market. It highlights the urgent need to reform educational systems to provide students with the necessary skills for success, including foundational, digital, and 21st-century competencies, rather than solely preparing them for university. The text stresses the importance of investing in teacher training, creating flexible learning pathways for diverse student needs, and ensuring equitable financing to address significant disparities in access and completion rates across the continent. Ultimately, it advocates for sustained commitment and innovation to transform secondary education and allow Africa to benefit from its youthful population.
Resource Subject
  • Future of Work
Keywords/Access Points
Equitable Financing
Geographic Locations
  • Africa
Language
  • English
Special Collections
  • Foundation Publications
Archival Record ID
MFA.2024.0783