The Role of Policy in Advancing EdTech in Africa

Despite increased investment in EdTech in Africa, learning and outcomes have yet to change considerably in some countries. On this edition of EdTech Mondays we ask, for a continent with a deficit of close to 15 million teachers and about 108 million out of school youth, what is the role of policy in advancing education technology in Africa?
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The Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning launched EdTech Mondays as a platform to facilitate critical conversations on the use of technology for teaching and learning by bringing together key stakeholders, including policymakers, EdTech entrepreneurs, development partners, teachers, and parents. EdTech Mondays help to disseminate ‘what works’ in harnessing technology to improve education policy and practice.