​Development Projects

 

​Overview

The Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development, East Africa (AKU-IED, EA) through the Project Office, implements various donor-funded development projects in marginalized communities within Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. It engages in educational interventions aimed at maximizing school improvement efforts in East Africa. The Project Office engages in educational interventions aimed at maximizing school improvement efforts in East Africa. These interventions strive to enhance the quality of education for boys and girls in East Africa by raising the standards for teacher education and strengthening the capacity of existing education systems and networks. 

These educational interventions focus on major drivers of school improvement including:

• Educational Leadership and Management
• Teacher Professional Development
• Gender and Special Needs Education​
  
• Digital Literacy 

•  Competence Based Curriculum​​
  

​Through the Project Office, IED, EA has become a hub for the professional development of educators in East Africa. In addition, it has developed a strong track record in leading a range of research, development and capacity- building projects and programmes in the region. Recognizing the essential role of collaboration and partnership in yielding development results both local and international synergies have been formed. 

Project beneficiaries include: pre-primary and primary students and teachers, teacher trainers, and senior education officials such as Head Teachers, District and Regional/County Education Officers, Principals of Teacher Training Colleges and policy planners 

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Ongoing Projects:

• Foundations for Learning (F4L)

• Exploring the impact of a Tech Supported School ​Based,  Teacher Professional Development (TPD) model on Learning Outcomes in Tanzania  ​
  

Project contact person:

Nyagwegwe Wango, 

Manager Projects.