Africa's Big Switch (ABS)
Africa’s Big Switch is a podcast that aims to identify current and future solutions to complex problems on the African continent. Examples of such problems include: Climate Change, Homelessness, Poverty, Political Instability, Famine, Floods etc.Our first season sheds light and sparks conversation around the future of energy in Africa.Why Energy?Modern society depends on reliable and affordable energy services to function smoothly and to develop equitably. A well-established energy system supports all sectors from medicine and education to agriculture, infrastructure, communications and high-technology. However, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), there are over 770 million people in the world today without access to electricity, 77% of which are in Sub-saharan Africa. The Sustainable Development Goal 7 of the UN Agenda, aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030. Given we are only a few years to 2030, we explore the progress, challenges and opportunities for achieving this goal across
Africa's Big Switch (ABS)
E30 Sierra Leone's Path to Digital Learning and Education Reform
On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Modupe Poku. Modupe currently works for the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change as the Education Advisor to the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education focusing specifically on digital learning.
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change partners with political leaders to drive meaningful change by offering strategy, policy, and delivery support, with a focus on harnessing technology to improve governance. By working closely with governments, they aim to create more inclusive, open, and prosperous societies through practical solutions and lasting impact.
Modupe is an international development professional with a focus on strategy, good governance, gender & women's empowerment and sustainability. She has over 7 years work experience in advisory, program and stakeholder management and strategy development across Anglophone and Francophone West Africa and Switzerland. She is especially passionate about the intersection of the public, private and non profit sector in reaching the SDGs especially through good governance, sustainable businesses and technology.
On this episode, we explore:
- Modupe's background and her role
- The curriculum transition in the education sector
- Financing and investment in the education sector
- Future of technology in the education sector in West Africa
Join us as we delve into Modupe's remarkable journey and her impact on Africa's education sector on Africa’s Big Switch.
