Religious Sisters who are educational leaders from across Africa are among participants gathered in Ghana for the 4th Africa Education Summit, taking place from March 19 to 21 at the University of Professional Studies, Accra.
Held under the theme, “Advancing EdTech Integration in African Education: A Unified Roadmap for Action,” the summit has drawn a distinguished assembly of professors, government ministers, and vice chancellors from numerous African countries.
The gathering focuses on leveraging technology to transform teaching and learning across the continent.
This year’s summit highlights the vital role Religious Sisters play in shaping inclusive, value-based, and forward-looking education systems.
Many of these Sisters lead schools, universities, and community initiatives, and are increasingly embracing digital tools to expand access to quality education, especially in underserved areas.
Participants are engaging in high level discussions on educational innovation, digital transformation, leadership, and policy development.
Key conversations centre on how African nations can collaboratively adopt and scale education technology (EdTech), bridge the digital divide, and equip young people with skills for the future.
The Africa Education Summit has steadily grown in influence since its inception. The first edition was held in Rwanda, followed by the second in the United Kingdom, and the third in Zimbabwe.
Hosting the fourth summit in Ghana underscores the country’s growing reputation as a hub for educational dialogue and reform in Africa.
Speakers have emphasised stronger collaboration between faith-based institutions, governments, and academic bodies to implement practical and sustainable EdTech solutions.
As the summit continues through March 21, stakeholders are expected to develop actionable strategies and partnerships that will help drive a unified vision for the future of education in Africa, with religious sisters playing a central leadership role.
By Sr. Emmanuella Dakurah HHCJ/Participant ( Catholic Sister Communicators Network, Ghana- CASCON-GH)
