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The Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative (GESCI) is an international non-profit organisation founded on the recommendation of the United Nations Task Force on Information Communication Technology (ICT)

Happy Easter from all of us at GESCI.
03/04/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at GESCI.

Are you passionate about strengthening data systems?We have two open consultant positions.Click here to apply: https://w...
02/04/2026

Are you passionate about strengthening data systems?

We have two open consultant positions.

Click here to apply: https://www.gesci.org/careers/

Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim brothers and sisters.May this season bring you joy, peace and love.
20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim brothers and sisters.
May this season bring you joy, peace and love.

This week, GESCI in partnership with the African Union's Pan-African Institute for Education for Development (AUIPED) co...
19/03/2026

This week, GESCI in partnership with the African Union's Pan-African Institute for Education for Development (AUIPED) conducted a comprehensive Education Management Information Systems-EMIS consultation and capacity strengthening mission in South Sudan.

The engagement brought together Ministry of General Education and Instruction officials across planning, ICT, and statistics to strengthen national education data systems. Through technical consultations and hands-on workshops, key priorities emerged—including improving data quality, strengthening governance frameworks, enhancing ICT infrastructure, and building sustainable in-country technical capacity.

A field visit to schools in Juba further grounded these discussions in reality, revealing both the resilience of education systems and the challenges faced at the point of delivery—from overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages to largely manual data systems.

The three-day activity saw the validation of a costed national EMIS action plan, designed to support evidence-based planning, strengthen coordination across partners, and ensure long-term system sustainability.

This collaboration is made possible through support from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) under the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange Programme, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing data-driven education systems across Africa, aligned with Agenda 2063 and SDG 4.

GESCI, the African Union Pan-African Institute of Education for Development (IPED), in collaboration with the Ministry o...
12/03/2026

GESCI, the African Union Pan-African Institute of Education for Development (IPED), in collaboration with the Ministry of General Education and Instruction of South Sudan, will host a capacity-building workshop on Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) in Juba, South Sudan from 16–18 March 2026.

This activity will bring together data management officers and education stakeholders to assess the current EMIS architecture and strengthen national capacity for education data management, analysis and use.

Supported under the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) programme, the initiative contributes to improving education data systems across Africa and advancing continental and global education priorities, including Continental Education Strategy for Africa and Sustainable Development Goal 4.

By strengthening EMIS systems, the workshop will help ensure reliable, timely, and actionable education data to support planning, monitoring, and evidence-based policy decisions.

As we mark International Women’s Day 2026, the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” calls for meanin...
08/03/2026

As we mark International Women’s Day 2026, the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” calls for meaningful progress in ensuring women and girls can fully participate in shaping the future.

At GESCI, our mission is to empower nations to harness digital technologies to transform education and build future-ready skills. Across Africa, our work supports inclusive digital transformation so that women and girls are equipped to lead and thrive in the knowledge and innovation economy.

Through our partnership with the African Union and our role supporting implementation of the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA), GESCI continues to advance digital education, STEM pathways, and skills for the future. Our recent appointment to lead the CESA Digital Education and AI Cluster reflects a shared commitment to ensuring Africa’s digital transformation is inclusive—creating pathways for women educators, innovators, and learners to lead, collaborate, and gain. Because when women and girls gain skills, voice, and opportunity, Africa gains too.

We are looking for a consultant to develop a digital repository for reports and other knowledge products.For more detail...
26/02/2026

We are looking for a consultant to develop a digital repository for reports and other knowledge products.For more details, see terms of reference:https://www.gesci.org/fileadmin/user_upload/ToR_EMIS_Digital_Repository_26.02.2026.pdf

We are delighted to share that we have been appointed by the African Union Commission's Department of Education, Science...
17/02/2026

We are delighted to share that we have been appointed by the African Union Commission's Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation to lead the Continental Education Strategy for Africa - CESA 2026-2035 Cluster on Digital Education and Artificial Intelligence.

This appointment underscores our thought leadership in digital transformation, policy advisory, edTech ecosystems and digital education capacity development.

As a cluster lead, GESCI will support evidence-based, inclusive digital transformation in line with the objectives of the CESA 26-35 framework.

We look forward to spearheading conversations on education and AI in the classroom across the continent by working with partners, governments of AU member states and development institutions.

The AU Summit is here and we will be fully present.We will be taking part in the side event on Accelerating the AU Decad...
03/02/2026

The AU Summit is here and we will be fully present.

We will be taking part in the side event on Accelerating the AU Decade of Education and Skills Development (2025–2034), scheduled for 13 February 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00 (EAT) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The objective of this event is to strengthen continental coordination, shared leadership, and partnership engagement for the effective implementation of the AU Decade of Education and Skills Development (2025–2034).

We are looking forward to participating in the High-Level AU Summit 2026 Side Event on Accelerating Water, Sanitation, H...
03/02/2026

We are looking forward to participating in the High-Level AU Summit 2026 Side Event on Accelerating Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, Menstrual Health and Nutrition Systems for Africa’s Schools, scheduled for 12 February 2026, from 11:00 to 12:00 (EAT) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The objective of this side event is to mobilize high-level political commitment and cross-sector collaboration for accelerating climate-resilient national systems that ensure every school in Africa has safe water, dignified sanitation, daily hygiene, menstrual-friendly environments and leveraging school meals, as a foundation for learning and development.

We continue working towards our mission to promote socioeconomic development by providing strategic, high-quality ICT-based solutions that enhance access to quality education and skill development, ultimately fostering inclusive knowledge societies.

Young people are not just beneficiaries of education systems — they are powerful partners in shaping them.On this , und...
24/01/2026

Young people are not just beneficiaries of education systems — they are powerful partners in shaping them.

On this , under the theme “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education”, GESCI reaffirms its mission to equip young people with digital, leadership, and innovation skills, while supporting governments to meaningfully integrate youth voices into education policy, design, and delivery.

Together, we are building inclusive, future-ready education systems — with youth at the centre.

May the joy of Christmas fill your hearts.Happy holidays!
25/12/2025

May the joy of Christmas fill your hearts.
Happy holidays!

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