Tuesday 26 May 2026, 12:00-13:30 BST
This webinar is being organised by Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA) and the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) with support from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
It will bring together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, funders and academic leaders to explore how education research in Africa can become more locally owned, inclusive, and relevant to policy and practice. Drawing on recent evidence synthesis by APHRC and ESSA, as well as emerging empirical and country-level experiences, the session will examine key barriers, promising reform pathways, and practical actions needed to strengthen African education research systems.
Participants will gain insights into the challenges shaping research production and use across the continent, engage with examples from different contexts, and contribute to dialogue on how to better connect evidence with action for greater equity and inclusion in education.