Factsheet: GPE in Africa
September 24, 2025
Investing in quality education equips individuals and nations with skills for the future.
GPE has had a presence in Africa since its launch in 2002, with Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mauritania and Niger being part of the first countries to join the partnership.
Today, there is an unprecedented opportunity to unlock the potential of youth in Africa—where close to half the world’s working population will live by the end of the century.