Eastern and Southern Africa has come a long way in improving enrollment and improving education quality, but there have been unforeseen setbacks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, that are compromising progress. When it comes to strengthening human capital in Eastern and Southern Africa, investing in education for all must continue to be scaled up and prioritized – even when countries encounter challenges such as economic headwinds or a health crisis. A generation deprived of an education is a lost generation that will have a ripple effect on countries’ productivity and economic growth for years to follow.
As Albert Einstein once said, “Education is not the learning of facts, but training the mind to think.” As a partner and financier, the World Bank is committed to creating lifelong, state-of-the-art learning experiences to train all citizens for success and ensure growth and economic prosperity. We are committed to doing this by expanding educational systems to provide the best learning environment for students and teachers; by equipping countries and systems with the tools and skills needed to enable these valuable learning opportunities, and ultimately empowering citizens with the knowledge and the ensuing wisdom to craft a brighter tomorrow. The future depends on these investments, and we will not let Africa’s youth and educators down.
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