Three Key Factors to Improve the Educational System in Africa for the Youth


 A nation's prosperous future relies upon its youth. It's imperative for a country to invest in the youth; empower them, and make all the necessities and facilities available to them. Speaking of the youth in Africa, the lack of a proper education system for decades has aggravated the learning and growing opportunities for the youth.

Bernard Asante, in his book, "The Manual for Africans in the 21st Century" has discussed in depth the outdated education system in Africa. Having visited more than 30 countries in Africa, he highlights the dilapidated conditions of the educational institutes and suggests drastic measures to improve the quality and means of access to education for every child.


Some measures that, if implemented, could prove to very beneficial for youth empowerment are as follows:

1.      Revise the Financial Model for Education:



The primary source of funding for the national education system must be a domestic resource mobilization. New and improved financing models such as pooled funds and pensions fund, along with the collaboration of the public-private partnerships could further elevate the system.

In the past few decades, education aid funding has seen a decline to be less than 10% of the global official development assistance. This means that much of the finances are to be managed by the governments, which are already stricken with corruption and political instability.

In order to upgrade the education quality and its structure, it's imperative to collaborate with the various colleague of Africa and allow them to discuss shared interests, opportunities, and purpose. The director of Green Shoots, Jo Besford, said, "To innovate in the education system, one must be thinking of innovation through collaboration and be prepared to listen because innovations take time and you have to be willing to take the journey with the community you serve."


2.      Creative Teaching:



The concept of rote learning is still prevalent in the schools and colleges of Africa. Students are unable to explore their full potential. Moreover, the lack of discipline, teachings of moral values, compassion, and empathy has resulted in inadequacy and rampant corruption on a large level.

Students must be taught in a way that enhances their creative skills and makes them develop a problem-solving approach.

3.      Diversify Educational Platforms:



Education and knowledge should not only be restricted within the boundaries of schools and universities. In today's era of advanced technologies, Africa should also use the various online programs and courses to be made available to the reach of its students.

 

Author's Bio:

Bernard Asante is an educator and entrepreneur. He has worked with many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as head of policy and trust funds. Asante believes that the youth of Africa are the hope for the continent. Having traveled to 30 countries in Africa, he developed the insight that the continent drastically required a change in the areas of education, governance, food security, and youth empowerment.

Bernard Asante has a B.A. in Global Economics and an M.A. in Diplomacy from the University of Westminster, London. Through his book, "The Manual for Africans in the 21st Century," ASIN: B08S9GNPQ5, he wants the African leaders, citizens and the world to know how Africa could be led to the path of prosperity and development.

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