The FLEX 2024 Declaration for Action outlines a collective commitment by African Ministers of Education and partner organizations to accelerate progress toward universal foundational learning across the continent. Adopted at the Africa Foundational Learning Exchange (FLEX 2024) in Kigali, Rwanda, the declaration calls for coordinated action to end learning poverty in Africa by 2035 and ensure that every child acquires essential literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional skills.

The document emphasizes that foundational learning is critical for long-term social stability, economic productivity, and sustainable development. It aligns with continental and global education priorities, including the strategies of the African Union and the objectives of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education. The declaration also highlights the economic implications of learning poverty, referencing estimates from the World Bank regarding potential global productivity losses if learning outcomes are not improved.

To address these challenges, participating countries commit to five key actions: strengthening cross-country collaboration; scaling evidence-based approaches such as structured pedagogy, Teaching at the Right Level, and play-based learning; improving education data systems and assessment frameworks; prioritizing efficient and evidence-based education spending; and enhancing coordination among development partners, including organizations.

The declaration concludes with a call to sustain political leadership and establish annual exchanges to maintain momentum and drive measurable improvements in foundational learning outcomes across Africa.