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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>Improving the level of education in Africa is essential for it to reach its full potential. How can that be done? Well, it\u2019s been done before on another continent. Over the past 60 years, the Republic of Korea has completely rewritten its story. Once among the poorest nations, it is now a high-income industrial powerhouse.<\/p>\n

South Korea made a bold bet on education and training, using knowledge as the engine for growth. Its journey proves that investing in people can change a nation\u2019s destiny \u2013 a learning that makes Africa\u2019s renewed focus on education deeply encouraging.<\/p>\n

The payoff from education is hard to ignore. Even a single extra year of schooling can significantly boost a person\u2019s earning potential, often more than traditional investments. And the ripple effects go even further. In fact, a 1% improvement in learning is linked to a 7.2% jump in yearly growth. Education isn\u2019t just about personal advancement; it\u2019s the most effective tool we have to end inequality and build lasting progress.<\/p>\n

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) stand out as a top driver of real economic impact. By focusing on market-relevant skills, TVET helps people build abilities that industries need. Singapore is a great example of how this approach pays off. Its Institute of Technical Education is among the best in the world and has played a major role in the country\u2019s impressive growth.<\/p>\n

The connection between TVET and job creation is convincing. Countries like Rwanda and Ghana are seeing the benefits firsthand. Almost 70% of their TVET graduates are finding employment within a year, according to the African Center for Economic Transformation\u2019s report, Building TVET Systems for Economic Transformation in Africa. Targeted training opens doors for young people, helps businesses grow, and supports national development. When education meets the needs of the job market, everyone wins.<\/p>\n

Why education efforts are stalling<\/p>\n

Africa is working to improve education, but funding remains a major hurdle.<\/p>\n

Historically, education has relied almost entirely on public funding. According to the Education Commission Report, around 97% of financing for public education systems worldwide has typically come from domestic resources. However, this model is under severe strain.<\/p>\n

Public debt across the continent has surged to $1.8 trillion, nearly two-thirds of Africa\u2019s GDP. In 2024 alone, $70 billion was spent on debt servicing, exceeding what many countries allocate to social programmes. With debt consuming national budgets, governments are unable to invest as desired in education.<\/p>\n

Having worked extensively across Africa, I have witnessed firsthand the urgent need for greater education funding. This is why Planet One has pioneered innovative public-private partnership (PPP) structures to help governments undertake critical social sector investments using private capital. From the first project backed by Switzerland\u2019s Export Credit Agency in West Africa to strategic frameworks signed with agencies such as UK Export Finance (UKEF), these initiatives demonstrate what is possible when creativity meets collaboration. Planet One\u2019s PPP structure to finance several public sector education projects has received wide support from several multilateral and international banks.<\/p>\n

Education serves as both a social imperative and the cornerstone of economic growth and national development. But, without fresh ideas and innovative financing, progress risks stalling.<\/p>\n

Creative financing solutions<\/p>\n

Forward-thinking countries can leverage innovative financing models to strengthen education systems. By combining government resources with private sector and development finance partnerships, these blended approaches reduce risk and attract investment. Long-term repayment structures also allow governments and partners to fund capital-intensive projects without heavy upfront costs, making ambitious reforms financially feasible.<\/p>\n

Planet One\u2019s work across Africa demonstrates the impact of these models. We\u2019ve helped secure affordable, long-term financing through sovereign-backed loans, blended finance, deferred payment plans, and PPPs. These mechanisms enable governments to pursue large-scale reforms while maintaining fiscal stability. For example, in West Africa, we mobilised international funding and guarantees for government-led projects by collaborating with global banks and export credit agencies, enabling low-interest loans, equity and guarantees.<\/p>\n

This approach accelerates infrastructure development, eases pressure on public budgets, and improves national creditworthiness, all while attracting foreign investment and advancing Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n

Guinea\u2019s agreement with UKEF, for instance, unlocked more than \u00a31.8 billion for critical projects. This includes the construction of STEM-focused schools in partnership with Planet One. It\u2019s a model that demonstrates how collaboration between governments, development partners, and private companies can turn ambitious plans into reality, even when budgets are tight.<\/p>\n

Ghana\u2019s partnership with Planet One is another great example of how joint collaborations can transform education. By modernising training institutions, improving facilities, and aligning curricula with industry needs, the initiative has made technical education more accessible and appealing. As a result, TVET enrollment in Ghana has surged by 193% since 2020, turning vocational training into a first-choice path for many young people. Similar projects have supported TVET centres in Togo, together with the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), hospitals in Ivory Coast, and educational institutions across Senegal, showing how strategic partnerships can scale impact across sectors.<\/p>\n

Over the years, I\u2019ve witnessed how bold investment in education can transform nations. Ongoing successes show what\u2019s possible, and why Africa\u2019s next chapter must be built on skills and innovation.<\/p>\n

Backed by innovative financing and strong partnerships, education can turn the continent\u2019s demographic advantage into economic strength. The question isn\u2019t whether change is possible, it\u2019s how quickly we act. The choices made today will define Africa\u2019s economic fortunes. Learn more about Sanjeev Mansotra\u2019s education initiatives across Africa with Planet One Group.<\/p>\n

Source: The New Times<\/b><\/p>\n

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