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Oct 14, 2025 49 min

Tackling Education and Skills Data Challenge

from EduCatalyst Africa Hosted by Nneka Otokwala

In this episode, Nneka is joined by Inyang Umoren, a leading education data expert and advocate for evidence-based policy, to explore Tackling the Education and Skills Data Challenge. With her deep expertise in data systems and education reform, Inyang sheds light on how accurate, accessible data can transform how we understand learning outcomes, workforce needs, and national development priorities. This insightful conversation unpacks the complexities of education data gaps in Africa, the impact on policy and planning, and innovative strategies for building robust data ecosystems. Together, they highlight the critical role of data in shaping an equitable, skills-driven future for learners across the continent.

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In this episode, Nneka is joined by Inyang Umoren, a leading education data expert and advocate for evidence-based policy, to explore Tackling the Education and Skills Data Challenge. With her deep expertise in data systems and education reform, Inyang sheds light on how accurate, accessible data can transform how we understand learning outcomes, workforce needs, and national development priorities. This insightful conversation unpacks the complexities of education data gaps in Africa, the im...

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