MEDIA ADVISORY INNOVATING EDUCATION IN AFRICA 2023 Theme: “Africa and the Digital Transformation Opportunity: Innovating for the Transformation of Education on the Continent” What: Innovating Education in Africa 2023 (A Policy Dialogue, Exhibition, and Campaign for a Digital Future) When : 14-15 November 2023, 8:00 to 17:00 East African Time/ GMT+3 Where : AUC, Small Conference room 4 Who: The Department of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (ESTI) Why: The aim of this event is to establish a multifaceted platform for sharing experiences regarding innovative solutions that address education challenges in Africa and to enhance the visibility of these practices for potential support, scaling up, replication, or further development by AU Member States. Background Information: Digital transformation is a pivotal driver of innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability in Africa. This transformation, characterized by digitalization and innovation, is reshaping socio-economic systems by generating employment, reducing poverty and inequality, enhancing the delivery of goods and services, advancing education and skills development, and aligning with Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals. Africa’s youthful population presents a substantial opportunity in the digital age, prioritizing digitally enabled socio-economic growth. To harness this potential, there is a pressing need to innovate education development, provision, and […]