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2024-11-28

ICT and STEM education

Implementable and scalable initiatives for ICT integration in education to address the gaps and inadequacies in schools’ science, technology, English and mathematics teaching provision, critical for social, economic and knowledge society development

TVSD and digital skills and youth entrepreneurship

Empowerment of youth through ICT- Infused Technical and Vocational Skills Development (TVSD) and entrepreneurship development for employment and self-employment

Leadership for Sustainable Development

Leadership capacity building to design and implement knowledge-based social and economic policies, strategies and programmes which will contribute to the realization of key identified SDG goals

Teacher professional development

Rigorous and scalable models for the integration of ICT in teacher professional development to improve quality and relevance of education provision and learning outcomes

Community-based learning

Relevant learning opportunities provided to marginalized groups and communities in informal environments

Education in crisis environments

Technology-driven education opportunities for children living in refugee camps

Expert services

Expertise in the areas of monitoring, evaluation and impact research, policy and strategy advice and models of ICT integration in education and training systems

WHAT WE DO

GESCI's mission is to work with governments and partners in providing strategic support to develop and implement models of good ICT-based practice for high-quality education and training. We also build effective leadership capacities in ICT and Knowledge Society development at all levels in countries across the developing world..

We are looking to build a learning community to discuss matters values and life skills in East Africa through our ADAPT project".

More information on ADAPT and on how to join at www.adapt.gesci.org

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Latest News

GPE KIX Africa 19 Hub Focal Points’ Meeting

04, December 2025 Created by GESCI Community Based Learning

A Community of Practice in motion...

AU-IPED Shares African EMIS Reform Lessons at Ottawa Inter-Hub Learning Exchange

23, October 2025 Created by GESCI Education

Ottawa, Canada , 23rd October, 2025— The African Union–Pan African Institute for Education for Development (AU‑IPED) programme participated in the Ottawa Inter‑Hub Learning Exchange Mission, a global convening that brought together Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation…

Liberia Takes Key Step towards Data-Driven Education Planning

09, September 2025 Created by GESCI Education

Monrovia, Liberia, 2nd September 2025:A high-level international peer review of Liberia’s Education Management Information System (EMIS), led by the African Union's, Pan African Institute for Education for Development (AU-IPED) through its implementing agency the Global e-Schools and Communities…

Liberia Launches Roadmap for Strengthened and Modernized Education Data Systems

08, September 2025 Created by GESCI Education

Monrovia, Liberia – The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Education (MoE), has successfully concluded a transformative week-long engagement to strengthen and modernize the country’s Education Management Information System (EMIS). The process was supported by the African Union's, Pan…

African Union-IPED Hosts Dialogue on Strengthening EMIS across African Education Ministries

23, July 2025 Created by GESCI Education

22nd July 2025: GESCI in collaboration with The African Union’s Pan African Institute for Education for Development (AU-IPED) under the Global Partnership for Education’s Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (GPE KIX), a joint endeavour with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada,…

Events

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Building Resilient Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive Quality and Relevant Education in Africa

24, May 2024 Created by GESCI Events (attending)

Theme: Building Resilient Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive Quality and Relevant Education in Africa Deadline for submission of abstracts: June 16, 2024 Context As part of the Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) Hub project, a joint initiative of the Global Partnership for…

Launch of Adapting assessment into policy and learning (ADAPT): Adolescent 21st Century skills Project in the United Republic of Tanzania

22, March 2022 Created by GESCI GESCI Events

The Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative (GESCI), Makerere University College of Education and External Studies (CEES) and the University of Notre Dame’s Global Centre for the Development of the Whole Child (GC-DWC) will be conducting a study to internalize and translate the existing learning…

Launch of Adapting assessment into policy & learning (ADAPT) project in Uganda

16, February 2022 Created by GESCI GESCI Events

The College of Education and External Studies (CEES), Makerere University in collaboration with the Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative (GESCI) and the University of Notre Dame’s Global Centre for the Development of the Whole Child (GC-DWC) is conducting a study to internalise and translate…

Training of Special Needs Teachers in Kenya and Rwanda

27, September 2021 Created by GESCI GESCI Events

Under the framework of the Accessible Digital Textbooks (ADT) project focusing on promoting inclusive education through accessible digital Textbooks, funded by the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD), UNESCO regional office for Eastern Africa with partners…