Webinar Invitation: Enhancing Education Research in Africa – Powerful Interventions for Impact
Are you a researcher, funder, or leader in African education research? ESSA (Education Sub-Saharan Africa) and Southern Hemisphere, with the generous support of Imaginable Futures, Echidna Giving, and the Jacobs Foundation, invite you to participate in an insightful and impactful webinar on enhancing education research across Africa.
This webinar will spotlight eight powerful interventions aimed at transforming the landscape of education research on the continent. These interventions emerged from the Enhancing Education Research in Africa (EERA) process, a participatory and inclusive initiative designed to ensure that the voices of African education stakeholders are central to the development of effective strategies for strengthening research. The EERA process has involved consultation and collaboration with a broad range of education researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and funders, ensuring that the interventions are relevant, practical, and sustainable.
Why You Should Attend:
- Gain Insight: Learn about the eight key interventions designed to address critical gaps in African education research. These interventions cover various aspects, from research capacity building to improving the use of evidence in decision-making and policy implementation.
- Engage with Experts: This webinar will feature some of the leading voices in African education research, offering participants the opportunity to hear firsthand from those who are actively shaping the field.
- Explore Next Steps: ESSA and Southern Hemisphere will outline the next steps for putting these interventions into action and creating lasting change in the education sector.
- Interactive Discussions: Engage in meaningful discussions and share your insights, questions, and ideas about the future of education research in Africa with peers and experts from the field.
Webinar Details:
- Date: 4 February 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM GMT / 3:00 PM EAT
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Platform: Zoom (virtual)
During the session, the panelists will share insights on how these interventions aim to:
- Strengthen local research capacity within African institutions.
- Build stronger partnerships between African researchers and international collaborators.
- Create mechanisms for disseminating research findings more effectively to policy makers, educators, and communities.
- Focus on inclusive research approaches that reflect the diversity of African contexts.
Who Should Attend?
- Researchers: Whether you’re involved in education research or looking to get started, this webinar will provide valuable insights into the direction of the field and how you can contribute to its growth.
- Funders and Donors: If you’re investing in education research or looking to fund impactful initiatives, this session will provide clarity on where to direct support and how your funding can make a real difference.
- Educational Institutions: University leaders and staff involved in research, policy development, or education reform can benefit from understanding the latest trends in research interventions aimed at improving education systems across Africa.
- Policymakers and Practitioners: Those working in education policy and implementation will gain a deeper understanding of how research can inform better practices and policies.
Register Now:
🔴 Click here to register and secure your spot for this important discussion.
We look forward to your participation in this engaging webinar as we explore how to accelerate the development of education research in Africa and ensure that it delivers practical, sustainable outcomes for the continent’s future.
