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Empowering Africa's Economic Educators
The Africa Future Economic Leaders (AFEL) Training of Trainers program is a cornerstone initiative designed to amplify the impact of economic education across the continent. By equipping lecturers and educators with cutting-edge knowledge and pedagogical skills, we aim to create a ripple effect that will shape the next generation of African economic leaders.
Program Overview
Our ToT program is an intensive, multi-faceted approach to capacity building for educators. It focuses on enhancing both subject matter expertise and teaching methodologies, with a particular emphasis on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and sustainable economic development.
Key Objectives:
- Enhance educators' understanding of contemporary African economic challenges and opportunities
- Equip trainers with innovative teaching methods to engage youth in economic discourse
- Foster a network of economic educators across Africa for continuous learning and collaboration
- Promote the integration of AfCFTA concepts into university curricula
focus areas
Capacity Building for Educators
Our program addresses critical areas of capacity building, ensuring that trainers are well-equipped to inspire and educate Africa’s future economic leaders.
Economic Literacy and AfCFTA Education
• Strategies for teaching complex economic concepts to diverse student groups
• Integration of real-world case studies from across Africa
Innovative Pedagogical Approaches
• Utilization of technology in economic education
• Designing project-based learning experiences focused on African economic challenges
Policy Advocacy and Youth Engagement
• Strategies for organizing student-led policy advocacy initiatives
• Incorporating grassroots economic advocacy into the curriculum
Multiplier Effect in Education
Our ToT program is designed to create a cascading impact, reaching far beyond the immediate participants.
Knowledge Dissemination Strategies
- Techniques for effective knowledge transfer to colleagues and students
- Development of shareable educational resources and modules
- Strategies for adapting content to various educational contexts across Africa
Building Regional Networks
- Fostering inter-university collaborations on economic education
- Creating platforms for ongoing peer learning and support among educators
- Facilitating cross-border educational initiatives focused on intra-African trade
Measuring and Amplifying Impact
- Methods for assessing the effectiveness of economic education programs
- Strategies for scaling successful educational initiatives
- Techniques for documenting and sharing best practices in economic education
Success Stories
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University of Ghana
Thanks to the AFEL program, I've been able to establish a thriving network of economics educators across West Africa. We're collaborating on research projects and sharing resources that are making a real difference in how we prepare our students for the challenges and opportunities of intra-African trade.
University of Nigeria
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Are you passionate about shaping Africa’s economic future through education? The AFEL Training of Trainers program is your gateway to becoming a catalyst for change.
Why Participate?
- Gain cutting-edge knowledge on African economic development and AfCFTA
- Enhance your teaching skills with innovative, youth-focused methodologies
- Join a growing network of dedicated economic educators across Africa
- Access exclusive resources and ongoing support for your educational initiatives
- Make a lasting impact on the next generation of African economic leaders
The AFEL ToT program transformed my approach to teaching economics. The innovative methods I learned have significantly increased student engagement and understanding of AfCFTA concepts. My students are now actively participating in local economic policy discussions!