Secondary education in Africa: preparing youth for the future of work

For most young Africans, secondary education is the last schooling they will receive before entering the workforce. High quality, relevant secondary education that is accessible to all, can prepare youth to enter the workforce, improve productivity, and spur economic transformation, unlocking a virtuous cycle of both human and economic development. Building on the success of African governments in expanding access to primary education, opening the door to quality, relevant secondary education is the next challenge. This report examines the skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary for the ... Show more

Authors: Marcus, Rachel; D'Angelo, Sophia; Gelb, Stephen; Nicolai, Susan ... [+] Show more

Published: [Toronto, Ontario], Mastercard Foundation, 2020

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Physical description: 275 p. (report) + 17 p. (executive summary)

Access item: https://mastercardfdn.org/research/secondary-education-in-africa/

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