Our work in the region
Across Africa, EdTech Hub partners with governments, local institutions, and development agencies to strengthen how evidence informs the use of technology in education. From shaping national strategies to generating research rooted in local realities, we work to ensure that technology serves learning and inclusion. Our focus is on supporting decision-makers with the evidence they need to improve learning outcomes — particularly for the most marginalised learners.
Why and how we work here
Africa is a region of innovation and reform in education, yet persistent barriers continue to limit access, equity, and quality. Many governments are turning to technology with the hope of expanding opportunity, but efforts are often fragmented and under-resourced, with limited evidence on what truly works.
EdTech Hub exists to help bridge this gap. We provide governments and partners with practical, timely evidence and technical expertise that supports long-term systems change. Our work is deeply collaborative and grounded in local contexts, helping ensure that investments in EdTech are not only effective but also inclusive and sustainable.
How EdTech Hub adds value across the region
We bring together evidence, contextual expertise, and trusted partnerships through an integrated approach to support governments in making thoughtful, informed decisions about the role of technology in education. Where relevant, we test solutions in sandboxes to ensure practical, contextually relevant insights. Our work strengthens systems by focusing on equity, relevance, and long-term impact.
Inform decisions with evidence
We provide timely and practical insights which help governments understand what works, for whom, and in which contexts.
Improve coordination and coherence
We work alongside ministries to align EdTech efforts across departments and partners, reducing duplication and boosting collective impact.
Place equity at the centre
We support the development of strategies that address the needs of girls, learners with special educational needs and disabilities, and those in low-resource environments.
Strengthen systems for lasting change
Our evidence helps build policy frameworks and institutional capacity, ensuring EdTech investments are meaningful, scalable, and sustainable.
Our work across Africa
These are the main places in Africa where we focus our work. Click to learn more about the support we provide and our activities. This list is not exhaustive, and we also collaborate elsewhere in the region.
Ghana
Supporting the use of education data for decision-making and improving the design and evaluation of large-scale EdTech initiatives.
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Kenya
Supporting the shift to a competency-based curriculum by generating evidence, strengthening systems, and ensuring inclusive use of technology for the most marginalised learners.
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Malawi
Working with the Ministry of Education to co-create tools, frameworks, and inclusive approaches that strengthen EdTech planning and delivery.
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Sierra Leone
Providing long-term embedded support to shape the national EdTech strategy, implementation, and research that aims to improve outcomes for all learners.
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Tanzania
Helping strengthen national EdTech strategy and implementation through embedded support, research, and collaboration with key partners.
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Nigeria
Through the FCDO Nigeria Accountable Grant, the EdTech Hub Helpdesk, and the AI Challenge, we are supporting the Government of Nigeria with technical assistance that includes expertise, tools, co-creation workshops, and capacity building.
Our work focuses on three key areas:
- Component 1: Supporting the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) with a strategic review and evidence-driven implementation of its technology-enabled Teacher Continuous Professional Development (TCPD) programme.
- Component 2: Providing evidence and support for the deployment of Nigeria’s eLearn platform and the implementation of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Zero-Rated Data and Mobile Devices for Teachers.
- Component 3: Offering flexible technical assistance through in-country support and the Hub’s Helpdesk.
