Addressing Faculty Challenges in sub-Saharan Africa: Observations and Potential Solutions from Select Countries in the Region
Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA) has released a report highlighting valuable insights and potential solutions to tackle faculty challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The report, which explores examples from select countries in the region aims to help education leaders and policymakers in addressing these critical issues.
The report was prepared as a contribution to the Demographics of African Faculty (DAF) study in the East African Community (EAC). The Demographics of African Faculty project, carried out by an international consortium consisting of the Inter-University Council for East Africa, Education Sub Saharan Africa, the Association of African Universities, and the Population Reference Bureau, strives to generate essential data and evidence to understand faculty challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa.
It also aims to raise awareness regarding the crucial need for qualified, equitable, and skilled faculty to provide quality higher education aligned with appropriate policy goals.