What next for education in sub-Saharan Africa? Safe and inclusive education for all

As efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4—the global commitment to ensure inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all by 2030—face growing challenges, education must remain a priority.

On the margins of the Education World Forum, the Center for Global Development (CGD) and GPE host a high-level panel discussion on how to make schools safer and more inclusive for children across sub-Saharan Africa.

The event will highlight how leveraging local expertise, strengthening partnerships, and evidence-based, context-specific solutions can help ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn in a safe, inclusive environment.

Opening remarks

• Mikaela Gavas, Managing Director, Europe and Senior Policy Fellow, CGD

Panelists

• Conrad Sackey, Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Sierra Leone
• Ruth Kagia, High-Level Envoy for Education, GPE
• Christopher Castle, Director of the Division for Peace and Sustainable Development, UNESCO

Moderator

• Lee Crawfurd, Senior Fellow, CGD

The event will be livestreamed.