By focusing on this area, ADEA aims to ensure that every child in Africa has the necessary skills to succeed in their educational journey and beyond. ADEA’s comprehensive approach to FL ensures that children are not only prepared for school but are also equipped with the essential skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. This approach is pivotal in improving educational outcomes and fostering overall development across the continent.

In recognizing the unique challenges posed by Africa's youthful population, ADEA emphasizes the pivotal role of skills development. ADEA's commitment targets empowering these youth, particularly females, by enhancing accessible vocational training programs, aligned with the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 and its Strategy for technical and vocational education and training (TVET).

ADEA recognizes the transformative power of Higher Education and research in unlocking human capital, advancing knowledge, nurturing innovation, and addressing socio-economic challenges. ADEA supports the capacity and quality of the academic workforce and advocates for the development of continental and regional Quality Assurance (QA) and accreditation systems. This ensures education standards are maintained and improved, fostering trust, transparency, and collaboration among various stakeholders.

ADEA prioritizes its support to member countries to create transformative and resilient education systems that leverage technology, foster inclusive access, and utilize data. The goal is to enable informed decision-making while ensuring equitable learning opportunities for all, especially the most marginalized.

Enhancing data-driven decision-making processes to ensure the efficient allocation of resources and targeted interventions.

Ensuring that vulnerable groups, including those with special educational needs, have equitable access to quality education.