EdTech Policy Rapid Scan for Sub-Saharan Africa

Resource type
Report
Authors/contributors
Title
EdTech Policy Rapid Scan for Sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract
This rapid scan presents a curated list of EdTech policies in sub-Saharan Africa, compiled in response to a request from the World Bank. Based on desk research from mid-2024, it highlights that most policies predate COVID-19, with few new ones emerging post-2020. Many countries lack dedicated EdTech policies, instead relying on broader ICT or education strategies. Common themes include digital infrastructure, distance learning, and teacher training, while gaps remain in support for marginalised learners. The report provides an overview of existing policies, while the highlighted trends offer insights for future policy development. Keywords: EdTech policy; education policy; sub-Saharan Africa; EdTech governance; digital learning; digital infrastructure An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org/
Report Number
196
Report Type
Helpdesk Response
Institution
EdTech Hub
Date
2025
Language
en
Call Number
edtechhub.1089
Rights
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Extra
DOI: 10.53832/edtechhub.1089 ZenodoArchiveID: 14749795 ZenodoArchiveConcept: 14749794
Citation
Flam, R., & Oyedele, O. (2025). EdTech Policy Rapid Scan for Sub-Saharan Africa (Helpdesk Response No. 196). EdTech Hub. https://doi.org/10.53832/edtechhub.1089
Education systems