Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA)
ESSA improves education using evidence and data from Africa in research, advocacy and programme design.
We take a systems approach by identifying challenges and co-designing solutions in partnership with local education researchers, higher education leaders, policymakers, funders and employers to improve education outcomes for young people. Our research generates actionable insights that inform decisions, policies and practice and strengthen education systems.
Webinar: Grants for School Leadership Research in Africa
Webinar: Research Grants for Africa-based Foundational Learning Researchers
Special Message from our CEO Dr Pauline Essah
Celebrating Nancy Matimu's Leadership and Legacy at ESSA
Highlights from ESSA's 2025 Team - Naivasha, Kenya
Launch of the Eight Interventions - Enhancing Education Research in Africa (EERA)
Webinar: Research Grants for Africa-based Early Childhood Development Researchers
Enhancing Education Research in Africa
A Guide to the African Education Research Database
Prof Kaufmann asks for your support
Nancy's commitment to ESSA
Chris on ESSA's collaborative approach
Pauline talks about education research
Patrick speaks about our impact
Lucy talks about our work
Enhancing Africa-led research on Early Childhood Development and Foundational Learning
PASGR || ESSA Webinar: Institutional Support and Capacity Strengthening for African HEIs
COVID 19 Impacts on HE: Achieving Equitable Access to Higher Education Post COVID 19 Pandemic
PASGR/ESSA Webinar: Quality Assuring Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Institutions
Transition to Work: Industry Roundtable
Launch of Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA) in Ghana
Memorandum of Understanding between ESSA and PASGR
Women in Leadership in Higher Education: Global and Regional Perspectives
Complementary pathways through education for refugees in the West and Central Africa Region
ESSA Panel at RewirEd Summit: What is the Point of Tertiary Education?
Impact of Scholarships on Young People in Africa
Faculty Shortages and Support in Africa