by Steve Vosloo, Stevevosloo blog
Education systems are under stress. It is a problem felt in many parts of the world, but in Africa, the strain is even more acute. In sub-Saharan Africa, 10m children drop out of primary school every year. Even those fortunate enough to complete primary school often leave with literacy and numeracy skills far below expected levels. In addition, there is a major shortage of trained and motivated teachers. Throw in one of the highest concentrations of illiterate adults in the world, and you begin to understand the scale of the problem. In the last decade many African countries have, against these significant odds, made solid progress in improving their education levels. However, the challenges are often too large. The “usual” tried and tested methods of delivering education are not enough.
http://stevevosloo.com/2012/08/28/the-future-of-education-in-africa-is-mobile-bbc-article/
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