In many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, education systems operate in conditions of constant uncertainty—shaped by climate shocks, conflict, and public health crises. These disruptions are often layered, creating a “polycrisis” that challenges the ability of systems to sustain learning over time. Yet across GPE partner countries, systems are not only reacting—they are adapting, improvising, and, […]

The University of Malawi (UNIMA), in partnership with Makerere University and the Resilient Africa Network, has launched the ARESRO project to strengthen education systems against future disruptions. The initiative will study risks such as natural disasters and their impact on learning, while generating data to help countries better prepare and adapt. Funded by GPE KIX […]

The Legon Centre for Education Research and Policy (LECERP) at the University of Ghana recently hosted a two-day foresight analysis workshop aimed at strengthening the long-term resilience of Ghana’s education system. The workshop, held on 4–5 March 2026, brought together over 30 stakeholders from government, academia, civil society, development partners, and the education sector to […]

As education systems across Africa grapple with the lingering effects of COVID-19 and face increasing challenges from climate change, conflict, and other disruptions, a new initiative is underway to strengthen their resilience. Makerere University School of Public Health-Resilient Africa Network (RAN) has been awarded a grant of approximately CAD $1.5 million from the Global Partnership […]