Contextual Drivers of Success in Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence and Insights from Within and Across 7 Countries in Africa Posted on 07/07/2023 by David Waiganjo PUBLICATIONS RESOURCES // PUBLICATIONS policy brief Contextual Drivers of Success in Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence and Insights from Within and Across 7 Countries in Africa PEC-Policy Engagement July 2023 Reflection is a valuable practice that allows intentional assessment and evaluation of situations and practices, while taking stock of lessons learned and identifying areas of improvement, individually or collectively. Similar to other sectors, the education sector was significantly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The loss of lives, livelihoods, and negative effects on learning cannot be overstated or accurately defined due to the magnitude and unavailable metrics to quantify the loss or impact. Within the backdrop of disruption and loss, it is imperative to highlight and accentuate factors that facilitated continuity of learning, contributed to improvements in education processes and brought out the strength of education systems in countries in Africa. Download CONTRIBUTORS SIMILAR PUBLICATIONS Briefing Papers Why lowering the age of consent to sexual and reproductive health services is beneficial for adolescents’ health and wellbeing Newsletters IMMUNIZATION ADVOCACY INITIATIVE SEPTEMBER BULLETIN Briefing Papers Countdown to 2030 Initiative for Women, Children and Adolescents’ Health in Africa policy brief Contextual Drivers of Success in Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence and Insights from Within and Across 7 Countries in Africa Journal Articles Cocreated regional research agenda for evidence-informed policy and advocacy to improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights in subSaharan Africa Briefing Papers Child marriage – An appraisal of Zimbabwe’s proposed Marriage Bill, 2019 Organizational Policy APHRC’s Approach to Policy Engagement