Education International Africa

Articles

1. 7 October 2021

   

   Cape Verde: Government commits to enhancing teaching profession by 2023 on World Teachers’ Day

   News

   The Cape Verdean government has promised to resolve outstanding issues for teachers by 2023. This was confirmed by the Education Ministry at a meeting on World Teacher's Day, 5 October, with the Federaçao Caboverdiana dos Professores (FECAP).

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2. 6 October 2021

   

   Governments and Teacher Unions meet to discuss social and policy dialogue

   News

   Education International Africa and the International Institute for Capacity building in Africa (UNESCO-IICBA) co-organised the seminar on the Future of the Teaching Profession, in partnership with the International Taskforce for Teachers (ITTF) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The two-day online seminar took place from 30th September to 1st October...

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3. 31 July 2021

   

   Crises and the COVID-19 pandemic: education responses and choices during times of disruptions

   A global synthesis and Sub-Saharan African country analysis: Cabo Verde, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mozambique, South Africa, Uganda

   Research

   This research was commissioned by the Open Society Foundation (OSF) and Education International (EI) with the aim of understanding the global policy responses to education as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research also aims to understand how various states have responded to the pandemic in the midst of...

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4. 3 June 2021

   

   Education International Africa Regional Committee members gear to working virtually

   News

   To build the capacity of its members, Education International (EI) Africa organised an online training for the EI Africa Regional Committee (EIARC) members on the use of virtual platforms. The training gathered the Committee members, the substitutes, technical staff from the Regional Committee members’ unions and EI Africa staff. It...

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5. 26 May 2021

   

   Africa Day: Cape Verdean Education Minister commits to vaccination and enhanced training for educators

   News

   Teachers in Cape Verde received good news on Africa Day, 25 May. The newly sworn-in Education Minister, Amadeu Cruz, assured the Federaçao Caboverdiana dos Professores (FECAP) that he would address the protection of teachers against COVID-19, the career development of Cape Verdean teachers, and new legislation for pre-school education.

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6. 18 May 2021

   

   Union calls for increased vaccination of educators and equity for students as COVID-19 cases rise

   News

   In the face of increasing cases of COVID-19 in the education community, the Federaçao Caboverdiana dos Professores (FECAP) has urged the Government of Cape Verde to suspend teaching activities throughout the national territory for a 14-day period.

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