World Bank Group

10/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/24/2024 19:00

State of the Africa Region 2024 – Education and Skills for Africa’s Future

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Africa's working-age population is growing faster than any other region, driven by progress in child survival over the last two decades. Yet, Sub-Saharan Africa invests less in education per capita than the rest of the world.

The 2024 Africa's Pulse highlights that to achieve universal education by 2030, the region's education systems must accommodate around 170 million additional children and adolescents. This will require an estimated 9 million new classrooms and 11 million new teachers. The discussion will focus on what it will take for African countries to achieve universal learning, boost labor productivity, and drive inclusive growth.

10:30 - 10:50 a.m.

Moderator Anne-Marie Borges - Introduction

Part 1 - The State of the Africa Region - Economic Outlook, Africa's Pulse Report Highlights

Andrew Dabalen, World Bank Chief Economist, Africa

10:55 - 11:45 a.m.

Part 2 - Panel discussion on Education and Skills for Africa's Future:

  • Raissa Malu, Minister of Education, DRC
  • Sheku A. Bangura, Minister of Finance, Sierra Leone
  • Constance Swaniker, Founder and President, Design and Technology Institute

11:45 - 11:58 p.m.

Comments from the audience

12 p.m.

Closing