HISP WCA with Togo Ministry are developing context-specific tools to facilitate better understanding of educational data

By developing strategic partnerships, the KIX Africa 21 Hub is strengthening the sharing of expertise and country experiences. The regional workshop organized in Togo, in collaboration with the African Union, aimed to build partner countries’ capacity to enhance and transition their EMIS to EMIS 2.0 – a more dynamic and inclusive version.

Indeed, this version is designed around the users, with user-friendly features and real-time data availability. It is also more inclusive, as it engages local communities and local authorities.

However, transitioning to EMIS 2.0 is not without its challenges. Existing systems are faced with a lack of funding, shortage of qualified staff, obsolete infrastructures and fragmented databases.

The recommendations resulting from this workshop include:

• Earmarking budget lines dedicated to EMIS, with at least 0.15% of the national education budget allocated to EMIS
• Evaluating existing EMIS according to AU norms and standards
• Developing EMIS-related strategies by aligning the technical and financial partners’ interventions with national priorities
• Gradual transition to EMIS 2.0.

The Lomé call to action on EMIS (in French) confirmed partner countries’ commitment and is an important milestone toward taking the necessary steps to transform education management in countries covered by the KIX Africa 21 Hub.

The KIX Africa 21 Hub is committed to building solid partnerships with key players in the field.

Two studies funded by KIX are developing context-specific tools and resources to facilitate better understanding of educational data.

• Empowering districts and schools with data: A digital platform approach to co-create and scale education management information systems innovations
• Data Must Speak About Positive Deviance Approaches to Learning.

This blog was originally published on GPE’s website by Montresor Konan.

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