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Bias for academic qualifications over vocational training has led to an undersupply of skills in crucial areas such as equipping people to become artisans and entrepreneurs.
AUDREY AZOULAY

Covid-19 deepens the educational divide

With the closure of schools, learning has moved to online platforms across the world, but a UNESCO report said only 12% of households in the least-developed countries have…

  • Bongekile Macupe
3 min read
ALBINISM

‘Covid-19 to deepen inequalities in education’ — report

A report from Unesco highlights a lack of access to online learning: only 12% of learners in sub-Saharan Africa can connect to the internet at home

  • Bongekile Macupe
3 min read
Around the world, education systems are struggling to equip learners with the values, skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. (Ryan Gray/Reuters)
AFRICA

Investing in education as a global common good

High-stakes choices today, transforming education for tomorrow. Covid-19 must be used as a catalyst to strengthen health and education

  • Audrey Azoulay
  • Sahle-Work Zewde
3 min read