GPE KIX Symposium 2024

May 14, 2024, 7:22 p.m.

Context

As part of the Knowledge and Innovation Sharing Mechanism (KIX), a joint initiative of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the African Union Commission, UNESCO and UNICEF ESARO, the KIX Africa 21 and KIX Africa 19 Regional Centres are organizing a continental research symposium that will bring together international, regional and national policymakers, researchers and academics to exchange critical knowledge on innovations, evidence and good practices to improve student learning outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly after the disruption of education systems related to COVID-19. The symposium.

KIX brings together 70 low- and middle-income countries that are members of the Global Partnership for Education to identify common policy challenges and facilitate knowledge sharing and evidence accumulation. KIX is currently funding 36 projects in these 70 countries. To address educational challenges and bridge the gap between research, policy and practice in the region, KIX Africa 19 and 21 Hubs are organizing a joint research symposium to highlight research and evidence on improving the learning outcomes of students in their member states.

The symposium will take place in person from November 20th through 22nd November, 2024, at the African Union Conference Center and Office Complex in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Simultaneous online live streaming will take place on Zoom to allow more participants to join.

With a theme entitled "Building Resilient Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive Quality and Relevant Education in Africa ", the symposium aims to:

Bring visibility to research to improve student learning outcomes with national stakeholders in GPE countries;
Promote learning and discussion among national policy actors, researchers and practitioners about evidence and research on improving learning outcomes;
Promote the use of research in policy decision-making by national policy actors in GPE countries;
Help bridge gaps between research, policy, and practice in GPE member countries.
Promote the African Union’s continental theme for 2024 on the same topic.

The theme may be approached from multiple entry points, such as curriculum, assessment, pedagogy, teachers, inclusion, equity, policymaking, and practice. TVET, STEM Education, and issues around financing and strategic partnerships are also included.

Call for submission of papers

Proposals for papers are welcome on any of the following 5 thematic axes of the symposium and in connection with the main theme mentioned above.

Equitable Education Access: Innovations for inclusive education in African contexts, focusing on marginalised learners and gender equality.
Teacher Development: Programs and support for enhancing teacher quality and utilising data-driven assessments for improved learner outcomes.
Early Childhood Education: Planning, budgeting, and implementing effective ECE models and their community and policy impact.
Data-Driven Management: Efficient use of Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) to drive equity and effectiveness in education.
Curriculum and Leadership: Reforms in curriculum, teacher support, and leadership practices to enhance learning outcomes and quality assurance.