Digital education and skills development represent some of the most pressing needs on the continent. With 82% of learners lacking internet access at home and significant gaps in digital literacy, AFDEG is committed to addressing structural inequalities across Africa’s education systems.
The Digital Education and Capacity-Building Track at AFDEG 2026 will explore frameworks for strengthening digital learning ecosystems, enhancing teacher training, expanding affordable access, and supporting youth employability through technology-driven skills. The track convenes ministries of education, universities, EdTech companies, UNESCO representatives, and policymakers to examine practical pathways for scaling digital instruction.
In addition to policy discussions, AFDEG will showcase EdTech innovations, highlight best practices from African and global institutions, and provide collaborative spaces for curriculum development. By uniting educators with innovators and policy leaders, AFDEG aims to support national and regional strategies that prepare Africa’s workforce for participation in the digital economy.
AFDEG’s long-term commitment includes developing toolkits, training programmes, and research outputs that support sustained reforms in digital education across the continent.