Across Uganda, Senegal, and Burkina Faso, education data systems face persistent fragmentation, limited interoperability, and underutilization of data for planning and decision-making. The KIX-SEEDS project, funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) through the Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) and coordinated by the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), seeks to address these challenges. Implemented by HISP Uganda, ESEA Senegal, and ISSP Burkina Faso, the project aims to strengthen education data systems by improving data collection, quality, and use at the subnational level, promoting inclusive and evidence-based decision-making.
Despite increased data collection in the education sector, schools, and districts in the three countries continue to struggle with disconnected data systems, duplication of reporting efforts, and low data utilization. Fragmented digital tools, inconsistent data standards, and insufficient capacity at the local level result in inefficiencies that weaken education planning and accountability. This hinders equitable service delivery and limits the ability to identify and address disparities in access and learning outcomes.
