12 April 2024, 10:30 BST
The African Union (AU) Year of Education in 2024 could make decisive breakthroughs to transform education systems if there is coordinated national and Pan-African action on the key forces that impact education financing: tax, debt, and austerity. While the region has made commendable progress in getting learners into school and addressing inequality in education, significant disparities persist, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. If African countries are to achieve the continental education strategy (CESA) and SDG 4, a significant increase in education investment is necessary.
This launch event is an opportunity to share and discuss the latest report showing how breakthroughs on tax, debt and austerity can transform education financing across the member states of the African Union.
The webinar will be in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.