The March edition of #EdTechMondays Africa explores how to bridge the gap between collection and actionable insight.
The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation is currently supporting 30 countries across the continent to harmonize education and labor market data to ensure training matches actual job needs (ADEA ESDC Initiative, 2025).
Key takeaways from this discussion:
- Sustainable change happens when ministries, agencies, and partners align behind a "Single Source of Truth" rather than fragmented data silos.
- Inclusive Design: Proper data tracking allows us to identify and support learners with neurodevelopmental challenges and disabilities early, ensuring no child is left behind.
Panelists:
- Frankline Mukuna, Director of Policy, State Department of TVET, Kenya
- Deborah Kimathi, Education Workforce Initiative and Systems Delivery Lead, Learning Generation Initiative
- Shem Bodo, Senior Programs Officer, Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA)
- Efua Gambrah-Sampaney, Co-Founder & CTO, Craft Education, Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellow, Ghana
Moderator: Joy Doreen Biira
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