Collective Action Agenda – Edtech East Africa

The EdTech ecosystem has complex problems that no single actor can overcome alone. To create sustainable change, we need to address these complexities by working together. Collective impact requires all participants to have a shared vision for change, one that includes a common understanding of the problem and a joint approach to solving it through agreed upon actions.

In Kenya, that shared vision has been defined by the Ministry of Education through the ICT in Education and Training Policy 2021, and was presented to the Kenya EdTech Summit 2022 attendees by Mr. Francis Karanja, Head of National ICT Innovation & Integration Centre, Ministry of Education. Building upon this vision set out by the government, EdTech East Africa co-created and launched the the first edition of Kenya’s Edtech Collective Action Goals in November 2022.

Kenya EdTech Collective Action Framework

To collaborate most effectively, a coordinated vision and set of goals are essential for all participants to work towards. EdTech East Africa has established the foundation for a collective action agenda by taking into account evidence, ministerial policies and plans, and inputs from our community.

Based on evidence, ministerial policies and plans, and inputs from our community, EdTech East Africa has created the foundation for a collective action agenda. Collective impact requires all participants to have a shared vision for change, one that includes a common understanding of the problem and a joint approach to solving it through agreed upon actions.

Shared vision has been defined by the Ministry of Education and was presented to the Summit attendees by Mr. Francis Karanja – Head of National ICT Innovation & Integration Centre, Ministry of Education (Kenya). In Nov 2022, we launched the the first edition of Kenya’s Edtech Collective Action Goals. We used the government’s guidance to co-create the collective action.

Goal 1

Cultivate foundational literacy and numeracy for all learners

Goal 2

Ensure learners have the skills they need to solve the problems of the future and thrive in a digital workforce and society

Goal 3

Develop technology in education that is inclusive, accessible and responds to the different needs of learners.

Goal 4

Strengthen the capacity of those closest to the learners – teachers, pedagogical leaders, parents and caregivers – to lead data-driven, inclusive digital learning

Goal 5

Develop sustainable digital infrastructure and evidence-driven policy to support resilient learning

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EdTech East Africa’s role is to coordinate activities, ensure consistent and clear communication, manage commitments and celebrate the community and its members as we advance our goals together. If you are interested in working with other EdTech ecosystem actors on one or more of these goals, please join the EdTech East Africa community to access ongoing discussions and activities.

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