SuaNeAni Digital Education Pilot

Ghana, like many other African countries, is facing a learning crisis. In sub-Saharan Africa, learning poverty, defined as the share of children unable to read and understand an age-appropriate text by age 10, is estimated at 89 percent by the World Bank, UNESCO, and other organizations. While specific country estimates are not available for Ghana, according to UNESCO, the 2018 Ghana National Education Assessment (NEA) revealed that only between 19% and 25% of pupils met the NEA proficiency criterion (scoring 55% or above) across grades and subject areas. Additionally, between 35% and 48% of pupils scored below minimum competency (scoring 35% or below). The report notes a general downward trend when comparing 2016 and 2018 results. It is imperative to improve the quality of the education provided in schools. 

Our solution to improve these outcomes in our farming communities hinges on our partnership with SuaNeAni Education Development Foundation (SEDEF). Sua Ne Ani is a…