The conference reflected on the ongoing global leadership of Kenya in creating evidence for improving education and applying what works. RIGOROUS STUDIESIndia faces a problem common to many countries — Kenya included — of students enrolled in school but not reaching their learning potential. FUNCTIONAL SYSTEMLiberia has a particularly challenged school system with only a third of children enrolled and 75 per cent of adult women who finish primary school unable to read a complete sentence. Officials were being pressured to allow private organisations to run public schools while others rooted for investing in making the school system functional. We are confident that Kenya’s leadership in figuring out what works will continue to improve its education system, building a culture of evidence-based decision-making.

Source: Daily Nation January 18, 2018 18:33 UTC