Africa: High-Level Partners' Consultation On Accelerating the AU Decade of Education and Skills Development (2025-2034)
AllAfrica
February 25, 2026
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The African Union (AU) hosted a High-Level Partners' Consultation on Accelerating the AU Decade of Education and Skills Development (2025-2034) during the margins of the AU Summit 2026 in Addis Ababa. The event, held on February 13, 2026, brought together member states, international organizations, civil society, academia, teachers' unions, and students to align efforts and accelerate the implementation of the continent's education agenda. Opening remarks by H.E. Professor Gaspard Banyankimbona, Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (ESTI), emphasized the urgent need for collective action to address critical challenges in African education.
The consultation highlighted that only 20% of children aged 10 in Africa can read and comprehend simple texts, underscoring the severity of learning poverty. The event stressed the importance of moving beyond fragmented efforts toward a holistic and strategic approach to education transformation. Three cornerstone frameworks were identified as guiding the continent's education goals: The Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA) 2026-2035, The Continental Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Strategy for Africa 2025-2034, and The Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA) 2025-203
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Originally published on AllAfrica on 2/25/2026