This report presents case studies from seven African countries—Burkina Faso, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, and Nigeria—that implemented programs and innovations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on education systems. It offers insights into building resilience within Africa’s education systems for the future. The case studies bridge knowledge gaps on promising practices and highlight the contextual drivers that facilitated the implementation of these interventions, including active government involvement in mobilizing and supporting initiatives.

It highlights various programs focusing on gender, equity, and inclusion. These interventions provide valuable insights into the operations of education systems and the wellbeing of learners, emphasizing the importance of innovative and contextually relevant responses to educational disruptions caused by the pandemic. The report also examines back-to-school campaigns, basic education training, and initiatives addressing sexual and gender-based violence.

The report recommends strengthening existing infrastructure for online teacher professional development, providing basic resources to learning institutions, emphasizing inclusive planning, updating school records, and developing anonymous hotlines for reporting gender-based violence. It also calls for action plans for crisis preparedness, including information sharing and communication mechanisms, and the development of anonymous hotlines for victims.