Six Years of Evidence on Education Quality
IIEP-UNESCO’s Programme to Support Education Quality Management (PAPIQ) examined educational reforms implemented across several African countries over six years. The study found that sustainable improvements in education quality depend on long-term management processes rather than isolated interventions. Continuous monitoring, institutional learning, and stakeholder engagement emerged as essential factors for strengthening educational systems and improving learning outcomes across diverse national contexts.
Six Priorities for Stronger Education Systems
The programme identified six recurring priorities among participating countries: better use of educational data, stronger pedagogical support, identification of effective innovations, enhanced local dialogue, improved planning and monitoring at intermediate administrative levels, and stronger connections between research and policymaking. These priorities reveal common challenges facing African education systems and provide a framework for improving education quality management across the continent.
Niger’s Experience and the Importance of Evidence-Based Decisions
The study highlights initiatives in Niger, including Shawara Karatu and the AMETs tutoring model, as examples of how local innovation can improve educational planning and classroom practices. By combining data analysis, community participation, and targeted teaching strategies, these initiatives demonstrate the value of evidence-based decision-making. UNESCO concludes that stronger governance and informed planning are fundamental to achieving lasting improvements in education quality.
Reference
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (2026, May 26). What Drives Better Education Quality Management in Africa?. UNESCO. https://www.iiep.unesco.org/en/articles/what-drives-better-education-quality-management-africa