The government of Zambia has laid out an ambitious plan to universalize primary and secondary education. The Education for All (EFA) initiative is crucial for Zambia’s future. It aims to transform educational opportunities for all young Zambians. Starting in 2021, the EFA policy abolished all fees in general education, including pre-primary, primary, lower secondary, and upper […]
The floods that swept through several regions of Brazil this past May displaced more than half a million people. The floodwaters not only destroyed their belongings but also disrupted their access to electricity, clean water, education, and healthcare. These disruptions have long-lasting effects on human capital, which are crucial for long-term resilience and economic stability. […]
Every year in Western and Central Africa, 6 million young people enter the labor force, while only about half a million new jobs are created. This enormous jobs deficit means that most entrants into the workforce work in the informal sector, with insecure income, low quality employment, and very little hope of escaping poverty. The repercussions […]