EDUCATION IN EMERGENCIES PROJECT – GPEKIX/IDRC

About the Project
The project builds on proven models such as Accelerated Education Programs (AEPs), Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Gender-Focused Programming (GFP) to deliver transformative impact. By building on evidence-based practices and fostering partnerships across sectors, we aim to ensure that even the most marginalised children can access quality education in safety and dignity.

The primary goal of this research is to tackle the complex challenges of access, retention and SEL faced by out-of-school children and youth (OOSCY) in emergency and Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV)-affected settings in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Nigeria. The primary objective of this research is to deliver empirical evidence on the effectiveness and scalability of innovative educational strategies in crisis-affected settings, specifically identifying and evaluating the cost-effectiveness of successful interventions such as AEP, GFPs and SEL facilitated through inclusive learning circles, and technology-driven solutions like radio-based education to inform National Education Plans. The study will focus on the critical aspect of SEL, promoting educational practices that support the holistic well-being and resilience of students in crisis environments.

The research objectives are:

1. Generate evidence on adapting and scaling effective, Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)-sensitive educational innovations to enhance access and retention of OOSCY in emergency and FCV contexts in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Nigeria.
2. Mobilize knowledge to enhance policy and practice in select FCV areas with a focus on gender equality, equity, and inclusion (GEI), highlighting innovative models that are proven or promise to improve access and retention and GEI responsiveness in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Nigeria.
3. Strengthen the capacities of key stakeholders, including governments and civil society organizations, to effectively utilize evidence from tested educational innovations effectively.

Research Consortium                           

Associates for Change (AfC) Ghana; Centre d’Etudes, de Recherche et Formation pour le Development Economique et Social (CERFODES) Burkina Faso and Center for the Economies of Africa (CSEA) Nigeria.

This work is supported by the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange, a joint endeavour with the International Development Research Centre, Canada.

Research Outputs – Year 1 (2024 – 2025)