We invited ministries of education from low- and middle-income countries to apply to take part in a challenge exploring just that — how AI could support more efficient delivery of their education systems. This webinar focuses on addressing the question: How can we use AI to ‘Optimise the behind-the-scenes tasks at every level of the education system?’

EdTech Hub’s AI Observatory is made possible with the support of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Featured speakers

  • Dr Basti Ibanez, Deputy Chief AI and Data Officer, Centre for AI Research, Philippines
  • Hafrica During, Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Sierra Leone
  • Shefatul Islam, Education Technology Expert, Ministry of Education, Bangladesh
  • Abubakar Isah, Director of Information and Communication Technology, Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria

From 12 million kids entering primary education each year, 16 years down the line, we are down to 500,000 university graduates, with dropouts at each stage. Something is not adding up.” — Abubakar Isah

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