{"id":1278,"date":"2026-08-19T09:32:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T09:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/?page_id=1278"},"modified":"2026-08-22T07:37:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T07:37:34","slug":"conference-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/conference-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1278\" class=\"elementor elementor-1278\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08b5945 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"08b5945\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f267e7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3f267e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7d2dd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"e7d2dd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<section\n\t\t\tid=\"eaca-agenda-1\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-schedule\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"--eaca-primary:#4faa46;--eaca-primary-dark:#173d35;--eaca-accent:#e2b52f;--eaca-secondary:#2f80c5;--eaca-focus:#6f2dbd;\"\n\t\t\tdata-default-date=\"2026-08-25\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"eaca-agenda-1-title\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-shell\">\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"eaca-hero\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-hero__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-eyebrow\">25\u201328 August 2026 \u00b7 Nairobi, Kenya<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"eaca-agenda-1-title\" class=\"eaca-title\">Conference Programme<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-intro\">Explore the programme by day, search for a session, and narrow the agenda by track, format, or venue.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-hero__mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-downloads\" aria-label=\"Programme download options\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-download eaca-print-button\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6 9V3h12v6M6 18H4a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h16a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v5a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-2\"><\/path><path d=\"M6 14h12v7H6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span>Print \/ save PDF<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-download\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_agenda_ics\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg><span>Full calendar (.ics)<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-download\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_agenda_csv\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 3v12M7 10l5 5 5-5\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 21h16\"><\/path><\/svg><span>Programme CSV<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-controls\" aria-label=\"Agenda filters\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label class=\"eaca-control eaca-control--search\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Search agenda sessions<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-control__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"7\"><\/circle><path d=\"m20 20-3.5-3.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"search\" class=\"eaca-search\" placeholder=\"Search sessions, people or venues\" autocomplete=\"off\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label class=\"eaca-control eaca-control--select\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Filter by track<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-control__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 6h16M7 12h10M10 18h4\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<select class=\"eaca-track-filter\"><option value=\"\">All tracks<\/option><option value=\"Data-Driven Decision-Making\">Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/option><option value=\"EdTech &amp; Digitalization\">EdTech &amp; Digitalization<\/option><option value=\"Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance\">Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance<\/option><option value=\"Foundational Learning\">Foundational Learning<\/option><option value=\"Higher Education\">Higher Education<\/option><option value=\"Inclusive Education\">Inclusive Education<\/option><option value=\"Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships\">Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships<\/option><option value=\"Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development\">Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/option><option value=\"TVET &amp; Youth Agency\">TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/option><\/select>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label class=\"eaca-control eaca-control--select\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Filter by session type<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-control__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m12 3 9 5-9 5-9-5 9-5Z\"><\/path><path d=\"m3 12 9 5 9-5M3 16l9 5 9-5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<select class=\"eaca-type-filter\"><option value=\"\">All session types<\/option><option value=\"Closing Ceremony\">Closing Ceremony<\/option><option value=\"Daily Opening\">Daily Opening<\/option><option value=\"Keynote &amp; Plenary\">Keynote &amp; Plenary<\/option><option value=\"Lunch\">Lunch<\/option><option value=\"Ministerial Roundtable\">Ministerial Roundtable<\/option><option value=\"Ministerial Session\">Ministerial Session<\/option><option value=\"Opening Ceremony\">Opening Ceremony<\/option><option value=\"Parallel Paper Session\">Parallel Paper Session<\/option><option value=\"Plenary Panel\">Plenary Panel<\/option><option value=\"Registration &amp; Networking\">Registration &amp; Networking<\/option><option value=\"Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat\">Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat<\/option><option value=\"Spotlight Session\">Spotlight Session<\/option><option value=\"Tea &amp; Networking\">Tea &amp; Networking<\/option><option value=\"Workshop\">Workshop<\/option><\/select>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label class=\"eaca-control eaca-control--select\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Filter by venue<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-control__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<select class=\"eaca-location-filter\"><option value=\"\">All venues<\/option><option value=\"Block 300A\">Block 300A<\/option><option value=\"Block 300B\">Block 300B<\/option><option value=\"Block 300C\">Block 300C<\/option><option value=\"Bogoria\">Bogoria<\/option><option value=\"Jambo Hall\">Jambo Hall<\/option><option value=\"Jambo Hall Foyer\">Jambo Hall Foyer<\/option><option value=\"Mount Kenya C\">Mount Kenya C<\/option><option value=\"Mount Kenya Lawns A\">Mount Kenya Lawns A<\/option><option value=\"Mount Kenya Lawns B\">Mount Kenya Lawns B<\/option><option value=\"Zebra A\">Zebra A<\/option><option value=\"Zebra B\">Zebra B<\/option><\/select>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-clear-filters\">Clear<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-tabbar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Conference days\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-tab is-active\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"eaca-agenda-1-tab-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tab\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-selected=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-panel-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-date=\"2026-08-25\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__day\">Day 1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__label\">Pre-Conference Workshops<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__date\">Tue, 25 Aug<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__count\" data-total=\"17\">17<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-tab\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"eaca-agenda-1-tab-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tab\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-selected=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-panel-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-date=\"2026-08-26\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__day\">Day 2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__label\">Conference Day One<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__date\">Wed, 26 Aug<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__count\" data-total=\"23\">23<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-tab\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"eaca-agenda-1-tab-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tab\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-selected=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-panel-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-date=\"2026-08-27\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__day\">Day 3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__label\">Conference Day Two<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__date\">Thu, 27 Aug<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__count\" data-total=\"41\">41<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-tab\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"eaca-agenda-1-tab-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tab\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-selected=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-panel-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-date=\"2026-08-28\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__day\">Day 4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__label\">Final Conference Day<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__date\">Fri, 28 Aug<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-tab__count\" data-total=\"16\">16<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-panels\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-panel is-active\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"eaca-agenda-1-panel-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"eaca-agenda-1-tab-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-date=\"2026-08-25\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-day-label=\"Pre-Conference Workshops\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-panel__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><p class=\"eaca-panel__kicker\">Pre-Conference Workshops<\/p><h3>Tuesday, 25 August 2026<\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-timezone\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"><\/path><\/svg><span>All times are East Africa Time (EAT).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-timeline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">8:00am \u2013 9:00am<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-break\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Arrival, Registration, and Morning Tea Arrival, Registration, and Morning Tea at Jambo Hall Foyer.  Registration &amp; Networking  Jambo Hall Foyer  \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Registration &amp; Networking\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall Foyer\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--break\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 8h13v6a5 5 0 0 1-5 5H9a5 5 0 0 1-5-5V8Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 10h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0 5H17M6 3v2M10 3v2M14 3v2\"><\/path><\/svg>Programme interval<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Arrival, Registration, and Morning Tea<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Arrival, Registration, and Morning Tea at Jambo Hall Foyer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall Foyer<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">9:00am \u2013 11:00am<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-time-group__title\">Pre-Conference Workshop Session #1<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Beyond The Numbers: Making Sense Of Learning Assessment Data To Improve Policy And Practice (FLAT+ and LSDP Lab) - Part I Pre-conference workshop in Zebra A. Session block: Pre-Conference Workshop Session #1Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 1: Foundational LearningPresenters: Linda Jonsson, UNICEF; Mira Kanaan, UNICEF; Polycarp Otieno, UNICEF; Sakshi Mishra, UNICEF Workshop Foundational Learning Zebra A Presenters: Linda Jonsson, UNICEF; Mira Kanaan, UNICEF; Polycarp Otieno, UNICEF; Sakshi Mishra, UNICEF Pre-Conference Workshop Session #1\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Foundational Learning\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Workshop\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Workshop<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Foundational Learning<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Beyond The Numbers: Making Sense Of Learning Assessment Data To Improve Policy And Practice (FLAT+ and LSDP Lab) &#8211; Part I<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Pre-conference workshop in Zebra A.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: Linda Jonsson, UNICEF; Mira Kanaan, UNICEF; Polycarp Otieno, UNICEF; Sakshi Mishra, UNICEF<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1311\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1311\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1311\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Pre-Conference Workshop Session #1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 1: Foundational Learning<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Linda Jonsson, UNICEF; Mira Kanaan, UNICEF; Polycarp Otieno, UNICEF; Sakshi Mishra, UNICEF<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Designing Authentic Classroom Tasks for Competency-Based Learning Pre-conference workshop in Zebra B. Session block: Pre-Conference Workshop Session #1Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PDPresenters: Samuel Mutweleli, Mzizi Elimu Afrika; Martin Ariapa, Luigi Giussani Foundation; Ramadhani Matimbwa, Milele Zanzibar Foundation; Faridah Nassereka, Uwezo Uganda Workshop Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development Zebra B Presenters: Samuel Mutweleli, Mzizi Elimu Afrika; Martin Ariapa, Luigi Giussani Foundation; Ramadhani Matimbwa, Milele Zanzibar Foundation; Faridah Nassereka, Uwezo Uganda Pre-Conference Workshop Session #1\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Workshop\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Workshop<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Designing Authentic Classroom Tasks for Competency-Based Learning<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Pre-conference workshop in Zebra B.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: Samuel Mutweleli, Mzizi Elimu Afrika; Martin Ariapa, Luigi Giussani Foundation; Ramadhani Matimbwa, Milele Zanzibar Foundation; Faridah Nassereka, Uwezo Uganda<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1312\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1312\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1312\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Pre-Conference Workshop Session #1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Samuel Mutweleli, Mzizi Elimu Afrika; Martin Ariapa, Luigi Giussani Foundation; Ramadhani Matimbwa, Milele Zanzibar Foundation; Faridah Nassereka, Uwezo Uganda<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Data to Decisions \u2013 Transforming the Education Governance landscape in East Africa Pre-conference workshop in Bogoria. Session block: Pre-Conference Workshop Session #1Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 7: Data-driven decision-makingPresenters: Dr. Arnaud Yombo, ADEA; National EMIS\/Data Director Workshop Data-Driven Decision-Making Bogoria Presenters: Dr. Arnaud Yombo, ADEA; National EMIS\/Data Director Pre-Conference Workshop Session #1\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Data-Driven Decision-Making\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Workshop\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Bogoria\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Workshop<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Data to Decisions \u2013 Transforming the Education Governance landscape in East Africa<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Pre-conference workshop in Bogoria.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Bogoria<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: Dr. Arnaud Yombo, ADEA; National EMIS\/Data Director<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1313\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1313\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1313\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Pre-Conference Workshop Session #1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 7: Data-driven decision-making<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Dr. Arnaud Yombo, ADEA; National EMIS\/Data Director<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Designing TVET for African Economies, Part I Pre-conference workshop in Block 300B. Session block: Pre-Conference Workshop Session #1Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth AgencyPresenters: Alvin Mukabwa, Generation Kenya; Nelson Komba, Generation Kenya; Eunice Muchilwa, Generation Kenya; Jennifer Otieno, Imaginable Futures Workshop TVET &amp; Youth Agency Block 300B Presenters: Alvin Mukabwa, Generation Kenya; Nelson Komba, Generation Kenya; Eunice Muchilwa, Generation Kenya; Jennifer Otieno, Imaginable Futures Pre-Conference Workshop Session #1\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"TVET &amp; Youth Agency\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Workshop\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Workshop<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Designing TVET for African Economies, Part I<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Pre-conference workshop in Block 300B.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: Alvin Mukabwa, Generation Kenya; Nelson Komba, Generation Kenya; Eunice Muchilwa, Generation Kenya; Jennifer Otieno, Imaginable Futures<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1314\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1314\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1314\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Pre-Conference Workshop Session #1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Alvin Mukabwa, Generation Kenya; Nelson Komba, Generation Kenya; Eunice Muchilwa, Generation Kenya; Jennifer Otieno, Imaginable Futures<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">11:00am \u2013 11:30am<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-break\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Tea and Networking Tea and Networking at Jambo Hall Foyer.  Tea &amp; Networking  Jambo Hall Foyer  \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Tea &amp; Networking\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall Foyer\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--break\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 8h13v6a5 5 0 0 1-5 5H9a5 5 0 0 1-5-5V8Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 10h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0 5H17M6 3v2M10 3v2M14 3v2\"><\/path><\/svg>Programme interval<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Tea and Networking<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Tea and Networking at Jambo Hall Foyer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall Foyer<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">11:30am \u2013 1:30pm<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-time-group__title\">Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Beyond The Numbers: Making Sense Of Learning Assessment Data To Improve Policy And Practice (FLAT+ and LSDP Lab) - Part II Pre-conference workshop in Zebra A. Session block: Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 1: Foundational LearningPresenters: Mira Kanaan, UNICEF; Linda J\u00f6nsson, UNICEF; Polycarp Otieno, UNICEF; Sakshi Mishra, UNICEF Workshop Foundational Learning Zebra A Presenters: Mira Kanaan, UNICEF; Linda J\u00f6nsson, UNICEF; Polycarp Otieno, UNICEF; Sakshi Mishra, UNICEF Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Foundational Learning\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Workshop\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Workshop<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Foundational Learning<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Beyond The Numbers: Making Sense Of Learning Assessment Data To Improve Policy And Practice (FLAT+ and LSDP Lab) &#8211; Part II<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Pre-conference workshop in Zebra A.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: Mira Kanaan, UNICEF; Linda J\u00f6nsson, UNICEF; Polycarp Otieno, UNICEF; Sakshi Mishra, UNICEF<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1316\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1316\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1316\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 1: Foundational Learning<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Mira Kanaan, UNICEF; Linda J\u00f6nsson, UNICEF; Polycarp Otieno, UNICEF; Sakshi Mishra, UNICEF<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Integrating Artificial Intelligence In Online Course Design: Advancing Quality, Efficiency, And Inclusivity At The Open University Of Kenya Pre-conference workshop in Zebra B. Session block: Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 4: Leveraging EdTechPresenters: Prof. Sammy Mutisya, Open University of Kenya; Prof. Raphael Nyonje, Open University of Kenya; Prof. Carolyne Omulando, Open University of Kenya Workshop EdTech &amp; Digitalization Zebra B Presenters: Prof. Sammy Mutisya, Open University of Kenya; Prof. Raphael Nyonje, Open University of Kenya; Prof. Carolyne Omulando, Open University of Kenya Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"EdTech &amp; Digitalization\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Workshop\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Workshop<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">EdTech &amp; Digitalization<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Integrating Artificial Intelligence In Online Course Design: Advancing Quality, Efficiency, And Inclusivity At The Open University Of Kenya<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Pre-conference workshop in Zebra B.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: Prof. Sammy Mutisya, Open University of Kenya; Prof. Raphael Nyonje, Open University of Kenya; Prof. Carolyne Omulando, Open University of Kenya<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1317\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1317\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1317\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 4: Leveraging EdTech<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Prof. Sammy Mutisya, Open University of Kenya; Prof. Raphael Nyonje, Open University of Kenya; Prof. Carolyne Omulando, Open University of Kenya<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Transforming Teacher Professional Development through Digital Communities of Practice and Competency-Based Mentorship in East Africa Pre-conference workshop in Bogoria. Session block: Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional DevelopmentPresenters: Nsabimana Emmanuel, University of Rwanda, College of Education Workshop Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development Bogoria Presenters: Nsabimana Emmanuel, University of Rwanda, College of Education Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Workshop\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Bogoria\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Workshop<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Transforming Teacher Professional Development through Digital Communities of Practice and Competency-Based Mentorship in East Africa<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Pre-conference workshop in Bogoria.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Bogoria<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: Nsabimana Emmanuel, University of Rwanda, College of Education<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1318\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1318\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1318\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Nsabimana Emmanuel, University of Rwanda, College of Education<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Visible Learning: Scaling the ICAN\u2013ICAR Initiative to Close the Foundational Data Gap in East Africa Pre-conference workshop in Block 300A. Session block: Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2Source sub-theme: Theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-MakingPresenters: Muhammad Usman, PAL Network; Armando Ali, PAL Network; Boaz Ochi, Usawa Agenda; Farida Nassereka, Uwezo Uganda Workshop Data-Driven Decision-Making Block 300A Presenters: Muhammad Usman, PAL Network; Armando Ali, PAL Network; Boaz Ochi, Usawa Agenda; Farida Nassereka, Uwezo Uganda Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Data-Driven Decision-Making\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Workshop\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Workshop<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Visible Learning: Scaling the ICAN\u2013ICAR Initiative to Close the Foundational Data Gap in East Africa<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Pre-conference workshop in Block 300A.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: Muhammad Usman, PAL Network; Armando Ali, PAL Network; Boaz Ochi, Usawa Agenda; Farida Nassereka, Uwezo Uganda<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1319\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1319\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1319\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Muhammad Usman, PAL Network; Armando Ali, PAL Network; Boaz Ochi, Usawa Agenda; Farida Nassereka, Uwezo Uganda<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Designing TVET for African Economies, Part II Pre-conference workshop in Block 300B. Session block: Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth AgencyPresenters: Alvin Mukabwa, Generation Kenya; Nelson Komba, Generation Kenya; Eunice Muchilwa, Generation Kenya; Jennifer Otieno, Imaginable Futures Workshop TVET &amp; Youth Agency Block 300B Presenters: Alvin Mukabwa, Generation Kenya; Nelson Komba, Generation Kenya; Eunice Muchilwa, Generation Kenya; Jennifer Otieno, Imaginable Futures Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"TVET &amp; Youth Agency\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Workshop\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Workshop<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Designing TVET for African Economies, Part II<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Pre-conference workshop in Block 300B.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: Alvin Mukabwa, Generation Kenya; Nelson Komba, Generation Kenya; Eunice Muchilwa, Generation Kenya; Jennifer Otieno, Imaginable Futures<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1320\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1320\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1320\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Pre-Conference Workshop Session #2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Alvin Mukabwa, Generation Kenya; Nelson Komba, Generation Kenya; Eunice Muchilwa, Generation Kenya; Jennifer Otieno, Imaginable Futures<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">1:30pm \u2013 2:30pm<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-break\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Lunch Lunch at Jambo Hall Foyer.  Lunch  Jambo Hall Foyer  \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Lunch\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall Foyer\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--break\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 8h13v6a5 5 0 0 1-5 5H9a5 5 0 0 1-5-5V8Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 10h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0 5H17M6 3v2M10 3v2M14 3v2\"><\/path><\/svg>Programme interval<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Lunch<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Lunch at Jambo Hall Foyer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall Foyer<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">2:30pm \u00b7 times vary<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-time-group__title\">Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Artificial Intelligence in Education: From Awareness to Institutional Optimization Pre-conference workshop in Zebra A. Session block: Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 4: Leveraging EdTechTiming note: (from 14:30pm - 17:00pm)Presenters: Shafika Isaacs, UNESCO Headquarters; Prof. Rai Idris, Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)Facilitators: Siyao Wang, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa; Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEA; Evelyn Rutazaha, Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ); Essa Mohamedali, Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Workshop EdTech &amp; Digitalization Zebra A Presenters: Shafika Isaacs, UNESCO Headquarters; Prof. Rai Idris, Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)\nFacilitators: Siyao Wang, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa; Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEA; Evelyn Rutazaha, Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ); Essa Mohamedali, Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"EdTech &amp; Digitalization\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Workshop\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Workshop<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">EdTech &amp; Digitalization<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Artificial Intelligence in Education: From Awareness to Institutional Optimization<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__time\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"><\/path><\/svg><span>2:30pm \u2013 5:00pm<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Pre-conference workshop in Zebra A.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: Shafika Isaacs, UNESCO Headquarters; Prof. Rai Idris, Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)<br \/>\nFacilitators: Siyao Wang, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa; Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEA; Evelyn Rutazaha, Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ); Essa Mohamedali, Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1322\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1322\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1322\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 4: Leveraging EdTech<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timing note:<\/strong> (from 14:30pm - 17:00pm)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Shafika Isaacs, UNESCO Headquarters; Prof. Rai Idris, Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facilitators:<\/strong> Siyao Wang, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa; Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEA; Evelyn Rutazaha, Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ); Essa Mohamedali, Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Theory to Practice: Hands-On Training in Disability-Inclusive and Gender-Responsive Teaching in Kenya Pre-conference workshop in Zebra B. Session block: Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 3: Inclusive EducationPresenters: Thomas Odeny, The Action Foundation Kenya; Stephen Ikonya, The Action Foundation Kenya; Dr. Nelly Otube, The Action Foundation Kenya; Maria Omare, The Action Foundation Kenya; Dr. Brezhnev Otieno, The Action Foundation Kenya Workshop Inclusive Education Zebra B Presenters: Thomas Odeny, The Action Foundation Kenya; Stephen Ikonya, The Action Foundation Kenya; Dr. Nelly Otube, The Action Foundation Kenya; Maria Omare, The Action Foundation Kenya; Dr. Brezhnev Otieno, The Action Foundation Kenya Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Inclusive Education\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Workshop\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Workshop<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Inclusive Education<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Theory to Practice: Hands-On Training in Disability-Inclusive and Gender-Responsive Teaching in Kenya<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__time\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"><\/path><\/svg><span>2:30pm \u2013 4:30pm<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Pre-conference workshop in Zebra B.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: Thomas Odeny, The Action Foundation Kenya; Stephen Ikonya, The Action Foundation Kenya; Dr. Nelly Otube, The Action Foundation Kenya; Maria Omare, The Action Foundation Kenya; Dr. Brezhnev Otieno, The Action Foundation Kenya<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1323\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1323\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1323\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 3: Inclusive Education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Thomas Odeny, The Action Foundation Kenya; Stephen Ikonya, The Action Foundation Kenya; Dr. Nelly Otube, The Action Foundation Kenya; Maria Omare, The Action Foundation Kenya; Dr. Brezhnev Otieno, The Action Foundation Kenya<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Are We Intervening Too Late? The Role of Early Childhood Development in Foundational Learning Pre-conference workshop in Bogoria. Session block: Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 1: Foundational LearningPresenters: Maurice Mutisya, Mizizi Elimu Afrika; Joyce Atimango, Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation; Damas Joachim, Tanzania Home Economics Organization; Charles Gachoki; Fred Kaziba Workshop Foundational Learning Bogoria Presenters: Maurice Mutisya, Mizizi Elimu Afrika; Joyce Atimango, Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation; Damas Joachim, Tanzania Home Economics Organization; Charles Gachoki; Fred Kaziba Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Foundational Learning\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Workshop\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Bogoria\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Workshop<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Foundational Learning<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Are We Intervening Too Late? The Role of Early Childhood Development in Foundational Learning<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__time\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"><\/path><\/svg><span>2:30pm \u2013 4:30pm<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Pre-conference workshop in Bogoria.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Bogoria<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: Maurice Mutisya, Mizizi Elimu Afrika; Joyce Atimango, Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation; Damas Joachim, Tanzania Home Economics Organization; Charles Gachoki; Fred Kaziba<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1324\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1324\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1324\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 1: Foundational Learning<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Maurice Mutisya, Mizizi Elimu Afrika; Joyce Atimango, Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation; Damas Joachim, Tanzania Home Economics Organization; Charles Gachoki; Fred Kaziba<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Who Is the Girl Left Behind? Evidence-Based Pathways for Inclusive Girls\u2019 Education in East Africa Pre-conference workshop in Block 300A. Session block: Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 3: Inclusive EducationSession Chair: Asimwe Suedi, AMPLIFY GirlsPresenters: Diana Karugu, Akili Dada; Joyce Atimango Okker, Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation (TMF); Gloria Mushi, GLAMI Workshop Inclusive Education Block 300A Session Chair: Asimwe Suedi, AMPLIFY Girls\nPresenters: Diana Karugu, Akili Dada; Joyce Atimango Okker, Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation (TMF); Gloria Mushi, GLAMI Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Inclusive Education\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Workshop\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Workshop<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Inclusive Education<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Who Is the Girl Left Behind? Evidence-Based Pathways for Inclusive Girls\u2019 Education in East Africa<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__time\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"><\/path><\/svg><span>2:30pm \u2013 4:30pm<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Pre-conference workshop in Block 300A.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Asimwe Suedi, AMPLIFY Girls<br \/>\nPresenters: Diana Karugu, Akili Dada; Joyce Atimango Okker, Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation (TMF); Gloria Mushi, GLAMI<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1325\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1325\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1325\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 3: Inclusive Education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Asimwe Suedi, AMPLIFY Girls<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Diana Karugu, Akili Dada; Joyce Atimango Okker, Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation (TMF); Gloria Mushi, GLAMI<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Delivering on Education Reforms: Strengthening Systems for Scalable and Sustainable Impact Pre-conference workshop in Block 300B. Session block: Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 6: Financing, Accountability &amp; GovernancePresenter: Deborah Kimathi, Learning Generation Initiative Workshop Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance Block 300B Presenter: Deborah Kimathi, Learning Generation Initiative Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Workshop\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Workshop<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Delivering on Education Reforms: Strengthening Systems for Scalable and Sustainable Impact<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__time\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"><\/path><\/svg><span>2:30pm \u2013 4:30pm<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Pre-conference workshop in Block 300B.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenter: Deborah Kimathi, Learning Generation Initiative<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1326\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1326\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1326\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Pre-Conference Workshop Session #3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 6: Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenter:<\/strong> Deborah Kimathi, Learning Generation Initiative<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-no-results\" hidden><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"7\"><\/circle><path d=\"m20 20-3.5-3.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><p>No sessions match the current filters.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-panel\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"eaca-agenda-1-panel-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"eaca-agenda-1-tab-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-date=\"2026-08-26\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-day-label=\"Conference Day One\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t hidden\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-panel__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><p class=\"eaca-panel__kicker\">Conference Day One<\/p><h3>Wednesday, 26 August 2026<\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-timezone\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"><\/path><\/svg><span>All times are East Africa Time (EAT).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-timeline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">8:00am \u2013 9:00am<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-break\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Registration and Morning Tea Registration and Morning Tea at Jambo Hall Foyer.  Registration &amp; Networking  Jambo Hall Foyer  \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Registration &amp; Networking\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall Foyer\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--break\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 8h13v6a5 5 0 0 1-5 5H9a5 5 0 0 1-5-5V8Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 10h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0 5H17M6 3v2M10 3v2M14 3v2\"><\/path><\/svg>Programme interval<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Registration and Morning Tea<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Registration and Morning Tea at Jambo Hall Foyer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall Foyer<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">9:00am \u2013 11:15am<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-featured\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Conference Opening Ceremony Official opening ceremony and partner welcome programme. Master of Ceremonies: Dr. James Jowi, East Africa CommunityCo-Masters of Ceremonies: Evelyn Rutazaha, GIZ \/ EAC; Mr. James Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley, KenyaRapporteurs: Kouame Kouman, ADEA; Hanly Otieno, Mizizi Elimu AfrikaNational Anthem of the Republic of KenyaEAC AnthemOpening PrayerAlice Nyakiongora, Deputy Director of Education, State Department for Basic Education, KenyaWelcome by Host CountryJohn Ololtuaa, Principal Secretary, State Department for Basic Education, KenyaWelcoming RemarksHon. Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, Deputy Secretary General EAC (Infrastructure, Productive, Social &amp; Political Sectors)Goodwill Messages from PartnersEva Kadilli, Regional Director, UNICEF ESAROAlbert Nsengiyumva, Executive Secretary, Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA)Mary Goretti Nakabugo, Board Chair, Regional Education Learning Initiative - Africa (RELI Africa)Entertainment: Ministry of Education Choir, KenyaWelcome RemarksH.E Amb. Stephen Patrick Mbundi, Secretary General, EACHon. Phyllis Chemutai, Minister of State for Education and Sports, Uganda &amp; Chair for Sectoral Council on Education, Science &amp; Technology, Culture &amp; Sports (SCESTCS)Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Chair of EAC Council of Ministers, 1st Deputy Prime Minister, Uganda and Minister for EAC Affairs, UgandaOfficial Opening by the Chief GuestIntroduction of Chief Guest: Julius Migos Ogamba, Cabinet Secretary for Education, KenyaChief Guest: Hon. Beatrice Askul Moe, Cabinet Secretary for East African Community (EAC), The Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), &amp; Regional Development, Republic of Kenya Opening Ceremony  Jambo Hall Master of Ceremonies: Dr. James Jowi, East Africa Community\nCo-Masters of Ceremonies: Evelyn Rutazaha, GIZ \/ EAC; Mr. James Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley, Kenya\nRapporteurs: Kouame Kouman, ADEA; Hanly Otieno, Mizizi Elimu Afrika\nIntroduction of Chief Guest: Julius Migos Ogamba, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Kenya\nChief Guest: Hon. Beatrice Askul Moe, Cabinet Secretary for East African Community (EAC), The Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), &amp; Regional Development, Republic of Kenya \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Opening Ceremony\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--featured\">Featured<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Opening Ceremony<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Conference Opening Ceremony<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Official opening ceremony and partner welcome programme.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Programme leads:<\/strong> Master of Ceremonies: Dr. James Jowi, East Africa Community<br \/>\nCo-Masters of Ceremonies: Evelyn Rutazaha, GIZ \/ EAC; Mr. James Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley, Kenya<br \/>\nRapporteurs: Kouame Kouman, ADEA; Hanly Otieno, Mizizi Elimu Afrika<br \/>\nIntroduction of Chief Guest: Julius Migos Ogamba, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Kenya<br \/>\nChief Guest: Hon. Beatrice Askul Moe, Cabinet Secretary for East African Community (EAC), The Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), &amp; Regional Development, Republic of Kenya<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1328\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1328\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1328\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Master of Ceremonies:<\/strong> Dr. James Jowi, East Africa Community<\/p>\n<p><strong>Co-Masters of Ceremonies:<\/strong> Evelyn Rutazaha, GIZ \/ EAC; Mr. James Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley, Kenya<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rapporteurs:<\/strong> Kouame Kouman, ADEA; Hanly Otieno, Mizizi Elimu Afrika<\/p>\n<h5>National Anthem of the Republic of Kenya<\/h5>\n<h5>EAC Anthem<\/h5>\n<h5>Opening Prayer<\/h5>\n<p>Alice Nyakiongora, Deputy Director of Education, State Department for Basic Education, Kenya<\/p>\n<h5>Welcome by Host Country<\/h5>\n<p>John Ololtuaa, Principal Secretary, State Department for Basic Education, Kenya<\/p>\n<h5>Welcoming Remarks<\/h5>\n<p>Hon. Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, Deputy Secretary General EAC (Infrastructure, Productive, Social &amp; Political Sectors)<\/p>\n<h5>Goodwill Messages from Partners<\/h5>\n<p>Eva Kadilli, Regional Director, UNICEF ESARO<br \/>Albert Nsengiyumva, Executive Secretary, Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA)<br \/>Mary Goretti Nakabugo, Board Chair, Regional Education Learning Initiative - Africa (RELI Africa)<\/p>\n<h5>Entertainment: Ministry of Education Choir, Kenya<\/h5>\n<h5>Welcome Remarks<\/h5>\n<p>H.E Amb. Stephen Patrick Mbundi, Secretary General, EAC<br \/>Hon. Phyllis Chemutai, Minister of State for Education and Sports, Uganda &amp; Chair for Sectoral Council on Education, Science &amp; Technology, Culture &amp; Sports (SCESTCS)<br \/>Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Chair of EAC Council of Ministers, 1st Deputy Prime Minister, Uganda and Minister for EAC Affairs, Uganda<\/p>\n<h5>Official Opening by the Chief Guest<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Introduction of Chief Guest:<\/strong> Julius Migos Ogamba, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Kenya<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chief Guest:<\/strong> Hon. Beatrice Askul Moe, Cabinet Secretary for East African Community (EAC), The Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), &amp; Regional Development, Republic of Kenya<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">11:15am \u2013 11:45am<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-break\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Tea and Networking Tea and Networking at Jambo Hall Foyer.  Tea &amp; Networking  Jambo Hall Foyer  \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Tea &amp; Networking\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall Foyer\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--break\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 8h13v6a5 5 0 0 1-5 5H9a5 5 0 0 1-5-5V8Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 10h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0 5H17M6 3v2M10 3v2M14 3v2\"><\/path><\/svg>Programme interval<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Tea and Networking<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Tea and Networking at Jambo Hall Foyer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall Foyer<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">11:45am \u2013 1:00pm<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-featured\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Resolutions to Results: Two Years of Progress Across the EAC Education Agenda, A Ministerial Roundtable Ministerial roundtable reviewing progress across the EAC education agenda. Session Chair: Dr. Sara Ruto, Echidna Giving\r\n\r\nRapporteurs: Veronica Wangui, UNICEF; Lightness Ngoye, GLAMI \/ RELI\r\n\r\nSpeakers:\r\n\r\nHon. Julius Migos Ogamba, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Republic of Kenya\r\n\r\nHon. Phyllis Chemutai, Minister of State for Primary Education, Republic of Uganda\r\n\r\nHon. Eng. Changkuoth Bichiock, Minister of Higher Education, Republic of South Sudan\r\n\r\nAmb. Ernest Rwamucyo, Rwanda High Commissioner to Kenya, Republic of Rwanda\r\n\r\nDr. Rose Baguma, Head of Education Policy Department, rep. Hon. Joseph Nsengimana, Minister of Education, Republic of Rwanda\r\n\r\nProf. Fran\u00e7ois Havyarimana, Minister of National Education and Scientific Research, Republic of Burundi\r\n\r\nProf. Frederic BANGITMRINAMA, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Republic of Burundi\r\n\r\nHon, Nura Mustaf Mukhtar, State Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Federal Republic of Somalia\r\n\r\nHon. Prof. Adolf F. Mkenda, Minister of Education, Science and Technology, United Republic of Tanzania Ministerial Roundtable  Jambo Hall Session Chair: Dr. Sara Ruto, Echidna Giving\r\nRapporteurs: Veronica Wangui, UNICEF; Lightness Ngoye, GLAMI \/ RELI\r\nHon. Julius Migos Ogamba, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Republic of Kenya\r\nHon. Phyllis Chemutai, Minister of State for Primary Education, Republic of Uganda\r\nHon. Eng. Changkuoth Bichiock, Minister of Higher Education, Republic of South Sudan\r\nAmb. Ernest Rwamucyo, Rwanda High Commissioner to Kenya, Republic of Rwanda\r\nDr. Rose Baguma, Head of Education Policy Department, rep. Hon. Joseph Nsengimana, Minister of Education, Republic of Rwanda\r\nProf. Fran\u00e7ois Havyarimana, Minister of National Education and Scientific Research, Republic of Burundi\r\nProf. Frederic BANGITMRINAMA, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Republic of Burundi\r\nHon, Nura Mustaf Mukhtar, State Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Federal Republic of Somalia\r\nHon. Prof. Adolf F. Mkenda, Minister of Education, Science and Technology, United Republic of Tanzania \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Ministerial Roundtable\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--featured\">Featured<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Ministerial Roundtable<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Resolutions to Results: Two Years of Progress Across the EAC Education Agenda, A Ministerial Roundtable<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Ministerial roundtable reviewing progress across the EAC education agenda.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Chair and speakers:<\/strong> Session Chair: Dr. Sara Ruto, Echidna Giving<br \/>\r\nRapporteurs: Veronica Wangui, UNICEF; Lightness Ngoye, GLAMI \/ RELI<br \/>\r\nHon. Julius Migos Ogamba, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Republic of Kenya<br \/>\r\nHon. Phyllis Chemutai, Minister of State for Primary Education, Republic of Uganda<br \/>\r\nHon. Eng. Changkuoth Bichiock, Minister of Higher Education, Republic of South Sudan<br \/>\r\nAmb. Ernest Rwamucyo, Rwanda High Commissioner to Kenya, Republic of Rwanda<br \/>\r\nDr. Rose Baguma, Head of Education Policy Department, rep. Hon. Joseph Nsengimana, Minister of Education, Republic of Rwanda<br \/>\r\nProf. Fran\u00e7ois Havyarimana, Minister of National Education and Scientific Research, Republic of Burundi<br \/>\r\nProf. Frederic BANGITMRINAMA, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Republic of Burundi<br \/>\r\nHon, Nura Mustaf Mukhtar, State Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Federal Republic of Somalia<br \/>\r\nHon. Prof. Adolf F. Mkenda, Minister of Education, Science and Technology, United Republic of Tanzania<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1330\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1330\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1330\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Dr. Sara Ruto, Echidna Giving<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rapporteurs:<\/strong> Veronica Wangui, UNICEF; Lightness Ngoye, GLAMI \/ RELI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Republic of Kenya<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Phyllis Chemutai, Minister of State for Primary Education, Republic of Uganda<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Eng. Changkuoth Bichiock, Minister of Higher Education, Republic of South Sudan<\/p>\n<p>Amb. Ernest Rwamucyo, Rwanda High Commissioner to Kenya, Republic of Rwanda<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Rose Baguma, Head of Education Policy Department, rep. Hon. Joseph Nsengimana, Minister of Education, Republic of Rwanda<\/p>\n<p>Prof. Fran\u00e7ois Havyarimana, Minister of National Education and Scientific Research, Republic of Burundi<\/p>\n<p>Prof. Frederic BANGITMRINAMA, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Republic of Burundi<\/p>\n<p>Hon, Nura Mustaf Mukhtar, State Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Federal Republic of Somalia<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Prof. Adolf F. Mkenda, Minister of Education, Science and Technology, United Republic of Tanzania<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">1:00pm \u2013 2:00pm<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-break\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Lunch Lunch at Jambo Hall Foyer.  Lunch  Jambo Hall Foyer  \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Lunch\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall Foyer\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--break\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 8h13v6a5 5 0 0 1-5 5H9a5 5 0 0 1-5-5V8Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 10h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0 5H17M6 3v2M10 3v2M14 3v2\"><\/path><\/svg>Programme interval<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Lunch<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Lunch at Jambo Hall Foyer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall Foyer<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">2:00pm \u2013 3:30pm<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-time-group__title\">Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Advancing the East African Common Higher Education Area: IUCEA\u2019s Strategic Pathway towards Transformative, Inclusive and Future-Ready Higher Education. Sub-theme spotlight session in Jambo Hall. Session block: Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions\r\n\r\nSource sub-theme: Sub-Theme 9: Advancing Higher Ed\r\n\r\nChair: Dr. Lillian Omoke\r\n\r\nPresenters: Dr. Joseph Cosam, IUCEA; Prof. Michael Mawa, IUCEA; Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEA; Dr. Gervais Ndayizeye, IUCEA; Paul Nyangau, HERI Africa; Dr. Hezron Mogaka, HERI Africa Spotlight Session Higher Education Jambo Hall Chair: Dr. Lillian Omoke\r\nPresenters: Dr. Joseph Cosam, IUCEA; Prof. Michael Mawa, IUCEA; Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEA; Dr. Gervais Ndayizeye, IUCEA; Paul Nyangau, HERI Africa; Dr. Hezron Mogaka, HERI Africa Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Higher Education\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Spotlight Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Spotlight Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Higher Education<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Advancing the East African Common Higher Education Area: IUCEA\u2019s Strategic Pathway towards Transformative, Inclusive and Future-Ready Higher Education.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Sub-theme spotlight session in Jambo Hall.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Chair: Dr. Lillian Omoke<br \/>\r\nPresenters: Dr. Joseph Cosam, IUCEA; Prof. Michael Mawa, IUCEA; Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEA; Dr. Gervais Ndayizeye, IUCEA; Paul Nyangau, HERI Africa; Dr. Hezron Mogaka, HERI Africa<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1332\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1332\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1332\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-Theme 9: Advancing Higher Ed<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chair:<\/strong> Dr. Lillian Omoke<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Dr. Joseph Cosam, IUCEA; Prof. Michael Mawa, IUCEA; Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEA; Dr. Gervais Ndayizeye, IUCEA; Paul Nyangau, HERI Africa; Dr. Hezron Mogaka, HERI Africa<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Delivering on the Promise of Foundational Learning: What Does it Take? Sub-theme spotlight session in Zebra A. Session block: Sub-Theme Spotlight SessionsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 1: Foundational LearningConveners: Dr. John Mugo, Virginia Ngindiru, &amp; Lydia Chege, Mizizi Elimu Afrika; Dr. Jacqueline Jere Folotiya, ADEA; Agnes Ngonyo &amp; Mira Kanaan, UNICEF; Winny Cherotich, PAL NetworkPresenter: Mr. Shem Bodo, ADEAPanelists: Ms. Martha Odundo - Director, Early Childhood Development Education, Ministry of Education, Kenya; Dr. Safina Mutumba, Assistant Commissioner, Basic &amp; Pre-Primary Education, Ministry of Education and Sport, Uganda; Ms. Maria Zakaria Ahmed, Director, Quality Assurance and Standards, Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Somalia; Omot Okony Olok, Undersecretary Ministry of General Education, South Sudan; Mr. Khamis Abdulla Said, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Zanzibar Spotlight Session Foundational Learning Zebra A Conveners: Dr. John Mugo, Virginia Ngindiru, &amp; Lydia Chege, Mizizi Elimu Afrika; Dr. Jacqueline Jere Folotiya, ADEA; Agnes Ngonyo &amp; Mira Kanaan, UNICEF; Winny Cherotich, PAL Network\nPresenter: Mr. Shem Bodo, ADEA\nPanelists: Ms. Martha Odundo - Director, Early Childhood Development Education, Ministry of Education, Kenya; Dr. Safina Mutumba, Assistant Commissioner, Basic &amp; Pre-Primary Education, Ministry of Education and Sport, Uganda; Ms. Maria Zakaria Ahmed, Director, Quality Assurance and Standards, Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Somalia; Omot Okony Olok, Undersecretary Ministry of General Education, South Sudan; Mr. Khamis Abdulla Said, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Zanzibar Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Foundational Learning\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Spotlight Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Spotlight Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Foundational Learning<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Delivering on the Promise of Foundational Learning: What Does it Take?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Sub-theme spotlight session in Zebra A.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Conveners: Dr. John Mugo, Virginia Ngindiru, &amp; Lydia Chege, Mizizi Elimu Afrika; Dr. Jacqueline Jere Folotiya, ADEA; Agnes Ngonyo &amp; Mira Kanaan, UNICEF; Winny Cherotich, PAL Network<br \/>\nPresenter: Mr. Shem Bodo, ADEA<br \/>\nPanelists: Ms. Martha Odundo - Director, Early Childhood Development Education, Ministry of Education, Kenya; Dr. Safina Mutumba, Assistant Commissioner, Basic &amp; Pre-Primary Education, Ministry of Education and Sport, Uganda; Ms. Maria Zakaria Ahmed, Director, Quality Assurance and Standards, Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Somalia; Omot Okony Olok, Undersecretary Ministry of General Education, South Sudan; Mr. Khamis Abdulla Said, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Zanzibar<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1333\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1333\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1333\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 1: Foundational Learning<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conveners:<\/strong> Dr. John Mugo, Virginia Ngindiru, &amp; Lydia Chege, Mizizi Elimu Afrika; Dr. Jacqueline Jere Folotiya, ADEA; Agnes Ngonyo &amp; Mira Kanaan, UNICEF; Winny Cherotich, PAL Network<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenter:<\/strong> Mr. Shem Bodo, ADEA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panelists:<\/strong> Ms. Martha Odundo - Director, Early Childhood Development Education, Ministry of Education, Kenya; Dr. Safina Mutumba, Assistant Commissioner, Basic &amp; Pre-Primary Education, Ministry of Education and Sport, Uganda; Ms. Maria Zakaria Ahmed, Director, Quality Assurance and Standards, Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Somalia; Omot Okony Olok, Undersecretary Ministry of General Education, South Sudan; Mr. Khamis Abdulla Said, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Zanzibar<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Innovative Approaches to Supporting Foundational Learning: Voices from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania Sub-theme spotlight session in Zebra B. Session block: Sub-Theme Spotlight SessionsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional DevelopmentSession Chair: Jane Sebuyungo, STIR EducationPresenters: RELI Cluster on Teacher Development &amp; Support: Gerald Musoke, VVOB Uganda; Samwel Mwayi, GRiC; Judith Kimambo, Uwezo Tanzania; Safia Abdallah, Sazan Trust Spotlight Session Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development Zebra B Presenters: RELI Cluster on Teacher Development &amp; Support: Gerald Musoke, VVOB Uganda; Samwel Mwayi, GRiC; Judith Kimambo, Uwezo Tanzania; Safia Abdallah, Sazan Trust Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Spotlight Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Spotlight Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Innovative Approaches to Supporting Foundational Learning: Voices from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Sub-theme spotlight session in Zebra B.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Presenters: RELI Cluster on Teacher Development &amp; Support: Gerald Musoke, VVOB Uganda; Samwel Mwayi, GRiC; Judith Kimambo, Uwezo Tanzania; Safia Abdallah, Sazan Trust<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1334\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1334\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1334\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Jane Sebuyungo, STIR Education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> RELI Cluster on Teacher Development &amp; Support: Gerald Musoke, VVOB Uganda; Samwel Mwayi, GRiC; Judith Kimambo, Uwezo Tanzania; Safia Abdallah, Sazan Trust<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"How Can Inclusive Approaches Support Learning And Equality Outcomes For Girls And All Learners: Building A Framework For Inclusivity, Accountability And Impact Sub-theme spotlight session in Bogoria. Session block: Sub-Theme Spotlight SessionsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 3: Inclusive EducationPresenters: UNICEF, UNGEI, FAWE, Ekitabu, The Action Foundation, Humanity &amp; Inclusion, and the Feminist Network for Gender Transformative Education Spotlight Session Inclusive Education Bogoria Presenters: UNICEF, UNGEI, FAWE, Ekitabu, The Action Foundation, Humanity &amp; Inclusion, and the Feminist Network for Gender Transformative Education Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Inclusive Education\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Spotlight Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Bogoria\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Spotlight Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Inclusive Education<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">How Can Inclusive Approaches Support Learning And Equality Outcomes For Girls And All Learners: Building A Framework For Inclusivity, Accountability And Impact<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Sub-theme spotlight session in Bogoria.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Bogoria<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: UNICEF, UNGEI, FAWE, Ekitabu, The Action Foundation, Humanity &amp; Inclusion, and the Feminist Network for Gender Transformative Education<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1335\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1335\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1335\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 3: Inclusive Education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> UNICEF, UNGEI, FAWE, Ekitabu, The Action Foundation, Humanity &amp; Inclusion, and the Feminist Network for Gender Transformative Education<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Innovation to Impact: Bridging Academia, Industry, and Government for AI-Driven Digital Transformation in East Africa Sub-theme spotlight session in Block 300A. Session block: Sub-Theme Spotlight SessionsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 4: Leveraging EdTechSession Chairs: Isabella Kaombwe, GIZ EAC; Jade Makory, GIZ EAC; Prof. Tatien Masharabu, EASTECOPresenters: Prof. Tatien Masharabu, EASTECO; Dr. Fortunate Muyambi, EASTECO; Ms. Louise Haxthausen, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa; Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEA; Winnie Karanu, Microsoft East Africa; Johnny Falla, Equity Group Foundation Spotlight Session EdTech &amp; Digitalization Block 300A Session Chairs: Isabella Kaombwe, GIZ EAC; Jade Makory, GIZ EAC; Prof. Tatien Masharabu, EASTECO\nPresenters: Prof. Tatien Masharabu, EASTECO; Dr. Fortunate Muyambi, EASTECO; Ms. Louise Haxthausen, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa; Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEA; Winnie Karanu, Microsoft East Africa; Johnny Falla, Equity Group Foundation Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"EdTech &amp; Digitalization\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Spotlight Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Spotlight Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">EdTech &amp; Digitalization<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Innovation to Impact: Bridging Academia, Industry, and Government for AI-Driven Digital Transformation in East Africa<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Sub-theme spotlight session in Block 300A.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chairs: Isabella Kaombwe, GIZ EAC; Jade Makory, GIZ EAC; Prof. Tatien Masharabu, EASTECO<br \/>\nPresenters: Prof. Tatien Masharabu, EASTECO; Dr. Fortunate Muyambi, EASTECO; Ms. Louise Haxthausen, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa; Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEA; Winnie Karanu, Microsoft East Africa; Johnny Falla, Equity Group Foundation<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1336\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1336\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1336\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 4: Leveraging EdTech<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chairs:<\/strong> Isabella Kaombwe, GIZ EAC; Jade Makory, GIZ EAC; Prof. Tatien Masharabu, EASTECO<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Prof. Tatien Masharabu, EASTECO; Dr. Fortunate Muyambi, EASTECO; Ms. Louise Haxthausen, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa; Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEA; Winnie Karanu, Microsoft East Africa; Johnny Falla, Equity Group Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Designing TVET for African Economies: From Learning to Work, Agency, and Economic Transformation Sub-theme spotlight session in Block 300B. Session block: Sub-Theme Spotlight SessionsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth AgencyPresenters: Imaginable Futures, Generation Kenya, Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (ATUPA) Spotlight Session TVET &amp; Youth Agency Block 300B Presenters: Imaginable Futures, Generation Kenya, Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (ATUPA) Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"TVET &amp; Youth Agency\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Spotlight Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Spotlight Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Designing TVET for African Economies: From Learning to Work, Agency, and Economic Transformation<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Sub-theme spotlight session in Block 300B.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: Imaginable Futures, Generation Kenya, Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (ATUPA)<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1337\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1337\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1337\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Imaginable Futures, Generation Kenya, Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (ATUPA)<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Resources to Results: Financing, Leadership and Accountability for Transforming Education Systems in East Africa Sub-theme spotlight session in Block 300C. Session block: Sub-Theme Spotlight SessionsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 6: Financing, Accountability &amp; GovernancePresenters: Polycarp OTIENO, UNICEF, Morten SIGSGAARD, Global Partnership for Education, Ministry of Finance Kenya , Ministry of Education Rwanda Spotlight Session Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance Block 300C Presenters: Polycarp OTIENO, UNICEF, Morten SIGSGAARD, Global Partnership for Education, Ministry of Finance Kenya , Ministry of Education Rwanda Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Spotlight Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300C\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Spotlight Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Resources to Results: Financing, Leadership and Accountability for Transforming Education Systems in East Africa<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Sub-theme spotlight session in Block 300C.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300C<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: Polycarp OTIENO, UNICEF, Morten SIGSGAARD, Global Partnership for Education, Ministry of Finance Kenya , Ministry of Education Rwanda<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1338\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1338\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1338\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 6: Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Polycarp OTIENO, UNICEF, Morten SIGSGAARD, Global Partnership for Education, Ministry of Finance Kenya , Ministry of Education Rwanda<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Promoting Cross-Border Data Sharing And Joint Research Initiatives Within East Africa Sub-theme spotlight session in Mount Kenya Lawns A. Session block: Sub-Theme Spotlight SessionsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-MakingSession Chair: Mr. Baraka Mgohamwende, Foundational Learning Assessments for a Regional Agenda (FLARA) Consortium, Uwezo TanzaniaDiscussant: Dr. Sara Ruto, Echidna GivingPresenters: Dr. Aimtonga Amani, Uwezo Tanzania; Daud Siwalaze, Uwezo Tanzania; Dr. Zachary Kwena, Usawa Agenda; Faridah Nassereka, Uwezo Uganda; Johnson L. Kagugube, EAC; Inyang Umoren, ADEA; Dr. Eugene Arnaud Yombo Sembe, ADEA Spotlight Session Data-Driven Decision-Making Mount Kenya Lawns A Session Chair: Mr. Baraka Mgohamwende, Foundational Learning Assessments for a Regional Agenda (FLARA) Consortium, Uwezo Tanzania\nDiscussant: Dr. Sara Ruto, Echidna Giving\nPresenters: Dr. Aimtonga Amani, Uwezo Tanzania; Daud Siwalaze, Uwezo Tanzania; Dr. Zachary Kwena, Usawa Agenda; Faridah Nassereka, Uwezo Uganda; Johnson L. Kagugube, EAC; Inyang Umoren, ADEA; Dr. Eugene Arnaud Yombo Sembe, ADEA Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Data-Driven Decision-Making\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Spotlight Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Mount Kenya Lawns A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Spotlight Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Promoting Cross-Border Data Sharing And Joint Research Initiatives Within East Africa<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Sub-theme spotlight session in Mount Kenya Lawns A.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mount Kenya Lawns A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Mr. Baraka Mgohamwende, Foundational Learning Assessments for a Regional Agenda (FLARA) Consortium, Uwezo Tanzania<br \/>\nDiscussant: Dr. Sara Ruto, Echidna Giving<br \/>\nPresenters: Dr. Aimtonga Amani, Uwezo Tanzania; Daud Siwalaze, Uwezo Tanzania; Dr. Zachary Kwena, Usawa Agenda; Faridah Nassereka, Uwezo Uganda; Johnson L. Kagugube, EAC; Inyang Umoren, ADEA; Dr. Eugene Arnaud Yombo Sembe, ADEA<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1339\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1339\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1339\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Mr. Baraka Mgohamwende, Foundational Learning Assessments for a Regional Agenda (FLARA) Consortium, Uwezo Tanzania<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discussant:<\/strong> Dr. Sara Ruto, Echidna Giving<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Dr. Aimtonga Amani, Uwezo Tanzania; Daud Siwalaze, Uwezo Tanzania; Dr. Zachary Kwena, Usawa Agenda; Faridah Nassereka, Uwezo Uganda; Johnson L. Kagugube, EAC; Inyang Umoren, ADEA; Dr. Eugene Arnaud Yombo Sembe, ADEA<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Regional Cooperation to Peer Learning: Strengthening Education Reform Across the East African Community Sub-theme spotlight session in Mount Kenya Lawns B. Session block: Sub-Theme Spotlight SessionsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 8: PartnershipPresenters: EAC Secretariat, ADEA, Expertise France, EDUFI Spotlight Session Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships Mount Kenya Lawns B Presenters: EAC Secretariat, ADEA, Expertise France, EDUFI Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Spotlight Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Mount Kenya Lawns B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Spotlight Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Regional Cooperation to Peer Learning: Strengthening Education Reform Across the East African Community<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Sub-theme spotlight session in Mount Kenya Lawns B.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mount Kenya Lawns B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenters: EAC Secretariat, ADEA, Expertise France, EDUFI<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1340\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1340\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1340\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Sub-Theme Spotlight Sessions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 8: Partnership<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> EAC Secretariat, ADEA, Expertise France, EDUFI<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">3:45pm \u2013 5:30pm<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-time-group__title\">Parallel Sessions #1<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Improving Student Success through Teaching Innovation, Student Support, and Employability Parallel paper session in Jambo Hall featuring 5 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #1Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 9: Higher EducationSession Chair: Dr. Cosam JosephPresentationsFrom Compliance to Impact: Staff Accountability and Effective Teaching at Uganda Christian UniversityPresenting Author: Amos Gitta, Makerere University; David Kabugo, Makerere UniversityDigitized Individual Support and Quality of Higher Education in a Sub-Saharan Context: Perceptions and Challenges at the Universit\u00e9 Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs (Goma, DRC)Presenting Author: Kasitu Katakya Epaphrodite, Universit\u00e9 Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs, GomaTransforming East African Higher Education Through Foreign Language Apps: Advancing Multilingualism, Intercultural Competence, and Global ReadinessPresenting Author: Peter Mwangi, Northwestern UniversityFrom Classrooms to Real-World Impact: Student-Led Innovation Ecosystems as Catalysts for Future-Ready Education in East AfricaPresenting Author: Joronimo Amanya, Mbarara University of Science and TechnologyCo-Authors: Flavia Mutesi KiraboBeyond Graduation: Mapping Systems and Tools for Employability in East Africa&#x27;s Higher Education in Support of Agenda 2063Presenting Author: Dr. Stephen Oloo Ajwang, Rongo UniversityCo-Authors: Dr. George Mugabe, Education Collaborative; Dr. Lilian Omoke, University of Embu; Prof. Omona Andrew, Uganda Christian University; Mr. Karoli Kalokonyi, Kepler College Parallel Paper Session Higher Education Jambo Hall Session Chair: Dr. Cosam Joseph Parallel Sessions #1\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Higher Education\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Higher Education<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Improving Student Success through Teaching Innovation, Student Support, and Employability<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Jambo Hall featuring 5 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Dr. Cosam Joseph<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1341\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1341\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1341\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 9: Higher Education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Dr. Cosam Joseph<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>From Compliance to Impact: Staff Accountability and Effective Teaching at Uganda Christian University<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Amos Gitta, Makerere University; David Kabugo, Makerere University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digitized Individual Support and Quality of Higher Education in a Sub-Saharan Context: Perceptions and Challenges at the Universit\u00e9 Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs (Goma, DRC)<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Kasitu Katakya Epaphrodite, Universit\u00e9 Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs, Goma<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transforming East African Higher Education Through Foreign Language Apps: Advancing Multilingualism, Intercultural Competence, and Global Readiness<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Peter Mwangi, Northwestern University<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Classrooms to Real-World Impact: Student-Led Innovation Ecosystems as Catalysts for Future-Ready Education in East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Joronimo Amanya, Mbarara University of Science and Technology<br \/>Co-Authors: Flavia Mutesi Kirabo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beyond Graduation: Mapping Systems and Tools for Employability in East Africa&#x27;s Higher Education in Support of Agenda 2063<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Dr. Stephen Oloo Ajwang, Rongo University<br \/>Co-Authors: Dr. George Mugabe, Education Collaborative; Dr. Lilian Omoke, University of Embu; Prof. Omona Andrew, Uganda Christian University; Mr. Karoli Kalokonyi, Kepler College<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Equity and Protection in Early Childhood and Inclusive Education Parallel paper session in Zebra A featuring 5 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #1Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 1: Foundational LearningSession Chair: Grace Musiimire, RELI Africa \/ Building TomorrowPresentationsInclusive Education for Refugee Children with Disabilities in KenyaPresenting Author: Dr. Anne Kariuki, Karatina University; Dr. Beatrice Ombaka , Karatina UniversityFrom Policy to Practice: Access and Quality Barriers for Refugee Learners with Disabilities in East AfricaPresenting Author: Dr. Oloo Stephen Nyanjwa, Bugema UniversityStrengthening Inclusive Education through PTA-Led Action in Pastoralist TanzaniaPresenting Author: Irene Bitumbe, Pastoral Women\u2019s CouncilFrom Evidence to Accountability: Inequalities in Access to Pre-Primary Education in Kenya&#x27;s Devolved SystemPresenting Author: Dr Charles Gachoki, Mizizi Elimu AfrikaBuilding Future-Ready Teachers: Leadership and Professional Learning for Resilient East African EducationPresenting Author: Maina A. B. Gioko, Aga Khan AcademiesCo-Author: Vallary A. Okoth, Aga Khan Academies Parallel Paper Session Foundational Learning Zebra A Session Chair: Grace Musiimire, RELI Africa \/ Building Tomorrow Parallel Sessions #1\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Foundational Learning\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Foundational Learning<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Equity and Protection in Early Childhood and Inclusive Education<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Zebra A featuring 5 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Grace Musiimire, RELI Africa \/ Building Tomorrow<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1342\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1342\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1342\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 1: Foundational Learning<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Grace Musiimire, RELI Africa \/ Building Tomorrow<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Inclusive Education for Refugee Children with Disabilities in Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Dr. Anne Kariuki, Karatina University; Dr. Beatrice Ombaka , Karatina University<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Policy to Practice: Access and Quality Barriers for Refugee Learners with Disabilities in East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Dr. Oloo Stephen Nyanjwa, Bugema University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening Inclusive Education through PTA-Led Action in Pastoralist Tanzania<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Irene Bitumbe, Pastoral Women\u2019s Council<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Evidence to Accountability: Inequalities in Access to Pre-Primary Education in Kenya&#x27;s Devolved System<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Dr Charles Gachoki, Mizizi Elimu Afrika<\/li>\n<li><strong>Building Future-Ready Teachers: Leadership and Professional Learning for Resilient East African Education<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Maina A. B. Gioko, Aga Khan Academies<br \/>Co-Author: Vallary A. Okoth, Aga Khan Academies<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Rethinking Teacher Professional Development: From Episodic Training to Sustained, Inclusive Practice Parallel paper session in Zebra B featuring 6 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #1Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PDSession Chair: Dr. Irene Nyamu, RELI AfricaPresentationsEmpowering Educators: Transforming Teacher Capacity for Resilient East African SystemsPresenting Author: Margaret Njeri Mbugua, Rungiri Secondary SchoolCo-Authors: Sisa Nyakundi AnkiriTeaching Practices in Primary Schools in Somalia; what teachers do in ClassroomsPresenting Authors: Mr. Ali Abdi Mohamed and Dr. Abdinasir Jama, Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, SomaliaEffectiveness of School-Based Teacher Professional Development Models: Evidence from an NGO-Led Intervention in KenyaPresenting Author: Misoga Kelvin Gwiyanga, Kenya ConnectEnhancing Teacher Capacity for Sustainable Education in the East African CommunityPresenting Author: Sarah Ndungi, Makini SchoolFrom Theoretical Training to Classroom Impact: Strengthening Teacher Agency and Professional Development through the School In-Service Teacher Training (SITT) ModelPresenting Author: Katherine Fulgence, University of Dar es SalaamAchieving inclusive professional development for women teachers and teachers with disabilities in RwandaPresenting Author: John Simpson, PhD, British Council Parallel Paper Session Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development Zebra B Session Chair: Dr. Irene Nyamu, RELI Africa Parallel Sessions #1\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Rethinking Teacher Professional Development: From Episodic Training to Sustained, Inclusive Practice<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Zebra B featuring 6 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Dr. Irene Nyamu, RELI Africa<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1343\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1343\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1343\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Dr. Irene Nyamu, RELI Africa<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Empowering Educators: Transforming Teacher Capacity for Resilient East African Systems<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Margaret Njeri Mbugua, Rungiri Secondary School<br \/>Co-Authors: Sisa Nyakundi Ankiri<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teaching Practices in Primary Schools in Somalia; what teachers do in Classrooms<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Authors: Mr. Ali Abdi Mohamed and Dr. Abdinasir Jama, Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Somalia<\/li>\n<li><strong>Effectiveness of School-Based Teacher Professional Development Models: Evidence from an NGO-Led Intervention in Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Misoga Kelvin Gwiyanga, Kenya Connect<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhancing Teacher Capacity for Sustainable Education in the East African Community<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Sarah Ndungi, Makini School<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Theoretical Training to Classroom Impact: Strengthening Teacher Agency and Professional Development through the School In-Service Teacher Training (SITT) Model<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Katherine Fulgence, University of Dar es Salaam<\/li>\n<li><strong>Achieving inclusive professional development for women teachers and teachers with disabilities in Rwanda<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: John Simpson, PhD, British Council<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Implementing Competency-Based and Inclusive Education Reforms in East Africa Parallel paper session in Bogoria featuring 5 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #1Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PDSession Chair: Agnes Ngonyo, UNICEFPresentationsTranslating Competency-Based Education Reforms into Classroom Practice: Lessons from Rwanda and TanzaniaPresenting Authors: Edith Mukyala, Educate!; Dr. Hazel Laura Mugo, Educate!From Policy to Practice: Are the Early Grades Teachers Ready for Competency-Based Assessment in Zanzibar?Presenting Author: Dr. Shehe Abdalla Moh&#x27;d, State University of ZanzibarStrengthening Educator Empowerment for Value Based Education in Kenya\u2019s Curriculum-Based Education FrameworkPresenting Author: Julian Onyango, Basic Needs Basic Rights KenyaCo-Authors: Musa Gathuru, Basic Needs Basic Rights KenyaTeacher Sentiments, Attitudes, and Concerns About Inclusive Education: Baseline Evidence from Seven Counties in KenyaPresenting Author: Stephen Ikonya, The Action FoundationCo-Authors: Nelly Otube PhD, Kenyatta University; Brezhnev Otieno PhD, The Action Foundation; Maria Omare, The Action FoundationStrengthening Gender Responsive Instructional Leadership in Kenya: Insights from the Leading Learning for Gender Equality (LL4GE) ProgramPresenting Author: Simon Mukwambo, DignitasCo-Authors: Nancy Gikandi, Dignitas Parallel Paper Session Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development Bogoria Session Chair: Agnes Ngonyo, UNICEF Parallel Sessions #1\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Bogoria\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Implementing Competency-Based and Inclusive Education Reforms in East Africa<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Bogoria featuring 5 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Bogoria<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Agnes Ngonyo, UNICEF<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1344\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1344\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1344\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Agnes Ngonyo, UNICEF<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Translating Competency-Based Education Reforms into Classroom Practice: Lessons from Rwanda and Tanzania<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Authors: Edith Mukyala, Educate!; Dr. Hazel Laura Mugo, Educate!<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Policy to Practice: Are the Early Grades Teachers Ready for Competency-Based Assessment in Zanzibar?<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Dr. Shehe Abdalla Moh&#x27;d, State University of Zanzibar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening Educator Empowerment for Value Based Education in Kenya\u2019s Curriculum-Based Education Framework<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Julian Onyango, Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya<br \/>Co-Authors: Musa Gathuru, Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teacher Sentiments, Attitudes, and Concerns About Inclusive Education: Baseline Evidence from Seven Counties in Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Stephen Ikonya, The Action Foundation<br \/>Co-Authors: Nelly Otube PhD, Kenyatta University; Brezhnev Otieno PhD, The Action Foundation; Maria Omare, The Action Foundation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening Gender Responsive Instructional Leadership in Kenya: Insights from the Leading Learning for Gender Equality (LL4GE) Program<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Simon Mukwambo, Dignitas<br \/>Co-Authors: Nancy Gikandi, Dignitas<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Evidence to Classroom Impact: Using Data to Improve Teaching, Learning, and School Leadership Parallel paper session in Block 300A featuring 5 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #1Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 7: Data-driven decision makingSession Chair: Nagasha Brenda, JMERCPresentationsBeyond Compliance: Reclaiming Data for Learning through School Leadership in Tanzania and UgandaPresenting Author: Benjamini Masebo, African Centre for School Leadership (ACSL); Caren Namalenya, African Centre for School Leadership (ACSL)Co-Authors: Emmanuel Duah Mensah, Shem Bodo, Dr Leila AbdulahhiFrom Policy to Classroom Practice: Leveraging School-Level Data to Improve Teaching and Learning Outcomes in East AfricaPresenting Author: Festus Muema Muoki, TSCData-Driven Insights into Implementation and Efficiency in the Teaching and Assessment of Life Skills and Values under Competency-Based Curriculum in East Africa: A Case Study of UgandaPresenting Author: John Mary Vianney Mitana, PhD, JM Education and Research CentreCo-Authors: Fatuma WamalaMaking Learning Visible: Strengthening Foundational Learning through Citizen-Led Assessment Evidence in East and Southern AfricaPresenting Author: Faridah Nassereka, Uwezo UgandaCo-Authors: Carol Onsomu, Usawa Agenda; Daud Siwalaze, Uwezo Tanzania; Boaz Ochi, Usawa Agenda; Am\u00e9lia UsanneDo Teachers CAM-based Pedagogical Decisions Improve Pupils\u2019 Literacy Competencies in Low-Resource Multilingual Classrooms? A Cluster-Randomized Trial in Central UgandaPresenting Author: David Kabugo, Makerere University Parallel Paper Session Data-Driven Decision-Making Block 300A Session Chair: Nagasha Brenda, JMERC Parallel Sessions #1\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Data-Driven Decision-Making\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Evidence to Classroom Impact: Using Data to Improve Teaching, Learning, and School Leadership<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Block 300A featuring 5 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Nagasha Brenda, JMERC<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1345\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1345\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1345\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 7: Data-driven decision making<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Nagasha Brenda, JMERC<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Beyond Compliance: Reclaiming Data for Learning through School Leadership in Tanzania and Uganda<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Benjamini Masebo, African Centre for School Leadership (ACSL); Caren Namalenya, African Centre for School Leadership (ACSL)<br \/>Co-Authors: Emmanuel Duah Mensah, Shem Bodo, Dr Leila Abdulahhi<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Policy to Classroom Practice: Leveraging School-Level Data to Improve Teaching and Learning Outcomes in East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Festus Muema Muoki, TSC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data-Driven Insights into Implementation and Efficiency in the Teaching and Assessment of Life Skills and Values under Competency-Based Curriculum in East Africa: A Case Study of Uganda<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: John Mary Vianney Mitana, PhD, JM Education and Research Centre<br \/>Co-Authors: Fatuma Wamala<\/li>\n<li><strong>Making Learning Visible: Strengthening Foundational Learning through Citizen-Led Assessment Evidence in East and Southern Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Faridah Nassereka, Uwezo Uganda<br \/>Co-Authors: Carol Onsomu, Usawa Agenda; Daud Siwalaze, Uwezo Tanzania; Boaz Ochi, Usawa Agenda; Am\u00e9lia Usanne<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do Teachers CAM-based Pedagogical Decisions Improve Pupils\u2019 Literacy Competencies in Low-Resource Multilingual Classrooms? A Cluster-Randomized Trial in Central Uganda<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: David Kabugo, Makerere University<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Teacher Wellbeing, Retention, and Professional Resilience in Challenging Contexts Parallel paper session in Block 300B featuring 5 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #1Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PDSession Chair: Noella Msuya, Child Support TrustPresentationsBeyond Refugee Status: School-Level Resources and Teacher Stress in Refugee and Host Community Schools in KenyaPresenting Author: Endale Kebede, APHRCCo-Authors: Lydia Namatende, APHRCMaternity as a Professional Liability: Gendered Discrimination and Teacher Well-being in Refugee and Host Community Schools in KenyaPresenting Author: Lydia Namatende-Sakwa (PhD), African Population and Health Research CenterUnderstanding the Drivers of Teacher Wellbeing and Retention in Contexts of Protracted Violence and Displacement in West Nile, Uganda: A Positive Deviance InquiryPresenting Author: Martin Ariapa, Luigi Giussani FoundationCo-Authors: Philip Talemwa, Oxfam; Dinah Patience Akurut, Luigi Giussani Foundation; John Muhangyi, Luigi Giussani Foundation; Eduard Beukman, OxfamGovernment Secondary School Teachers\u2019 Preferred and Perceived Leadership Styles, Professional Commitment, Retention and Job Satisfaction in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The Path-Goal Theory in FocusPresenting Author: Milkyas Solomon, Pharo Foundation UKCo-Authors: Sileshi Zeleke, Addis Ababa UniversitySelf-Care as a Pathway to Teacher Wellbeing and Empowerment: NRC\u2019s Experience Contextualising an Evidence-Informed Psychosocial Support Package for Teachers in East AfricaVictoria Aol, Norwegian Refugee Council; Hollyn Romeyn, Norwegian Refugee Council; Karoline R\u00f8sholm, Norwegian Refugee Council; Camilla Lodi, Norwegian Refugee Council; Laura Walton-Klerx, Norwegian Refugee Council Parallel Paper Session Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development Block 300B Session Chair: Noella Msuya, Child Support Trust Parallel Sessions #1\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Teacher Wellbeing, Retention, and Professional Resilience in Challenging Contexts<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Block 300B featuring 5 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Noella Msuya, Child Support Trust<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1346\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1346\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1346\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Noella Msuya, Child Support Trust<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Beyond Refugee Status: School-Level Resources and Teacher Stress in Refugee and Host Community Schools in Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Endale Kebede, APHRC<br \/>Co-Authors: Lydia Namatende, APHRC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maternity as a Professional Liability: Gendered Discrimination and Teacher Well-being in Refugee and Host Community Schools in Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Lydia Namatende-Sakwa (PhD), African Population and Health Research Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Understanding the Drivers of Teacher Wellbeing and Retention in Contexts of Protracted Violence and Displacement in West Nile, Uganda: A Positive Deviance Inquiry<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Martin Ariapa, Luigi Giussani Foundation<br \/>Co-Authors: Philip Talemwa, Oxfam; Dinah Patience Akurut, Luigi Giussani Foundation; John Muhangyi, Luigi Giussani Foundation; Eduard Beukman, Oxfam<\/li>\n<li><strong>Government Secondary School Teachers\u2019 Preferred and Perceived Leadership Styles, Professional Commitment, Retention and Job Satisfaction in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The Path-Goal Theory in Focus<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Milkyas Solomon, Pharo Foundation UK<br \/>Co-Authors: Sileshi Zeleke, Addis Ababa University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self-Care as a Pathway to Teacher Wellbeing and Empowerment: NRC\u2019s Experience Contextualising an Evidence-Informed Psychosocial Support Package for Teachers in East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Victoria Aol, Norwegian Refugee Council; Hollyn Romeyn, Norwegian Refugee Council; Karoline R\u00f8sholm, Norwegian Refugee Council; Camilla Lodi, Norwegian Refugee Council; Laura Walton-Klerx, Norwegian Refugee Council<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Advancing Disability-Inclusive Education through Early Identification, Assessment, and Multi-Sector Support Parallel paper session in Block 300C featuring 5 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #1Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 3: Inclusive EducationSession Chair: Jennifer Thomas, UNICEFPresentationsUnseen and Unassessed: The Inclusion Gap for Children with Developmental Disabilities in KenyaPresenting Author: Mchungwani Saad Rashid, African Population and Health Research CenterCo-Authors: Amani Karisa, African Population and Health Research CenterJabali: An Inclusive EdTech Platform Advancing Autism Support and Personalized Learning in Africa.Presenting Author: Gift Saisi, Riara UniversityInclusive School Readiness Assessment Toolkit \u2013 Evidence from Pilot Schools in TanzaniaPresenting Author: Doreen Audax, Child Support TanzaniaCo-Authors: Deogratius Makoti; Gaudence Kapinga, RELI AfricaStrengthening Early Identification of Foundational Learning and Inclusion Needs Through AI-Enabled Teacher Diagnostics: Evidence from TABASAM Use in Tanzanian Pre-Primary and Primary SchoolsPresenting Author: Hamis Juma, TusomeEvaluating School Readiness: A Comprehensive Assessment of Foundational Skills Among Children Aged 4\u20136 in SomaliaPresenting Author: Dr. Abdinasir Jama, Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Somalia Parallel Paper Session Inclusive Education Block 300C Session Chair: Jennifer Thomas, UNICEF Parallel Sessions #1\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Inclusive Education\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300C\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Inclusive Education<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Advancing Disability-Inclusive Education through Early Identification, Assessment, and Multi-Sector Support<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Block 300C featuring 5 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300C<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Jennifer Thomas, UNICEF<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1347\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1347\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1347\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 3: Inclusive Education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Jennifer Thomas, UNICEF<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Unseen and Unassessed: The Inclusion Gap for Children with Developmental Disabilities in Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Mchungwani Saad Rashid, African Population and Health Research Center<br \/>Co-Authors: Amani Karisa, African Population and Health Research Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jabali: An Inclusive EdTech Platform Advancing Autism Support and Personalized Learning in Africa.<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Gift Saisi, Riara University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inclusive School Readiness Assessment Toolkit \u2013 Evidence from Pilot Schools in Tanzania<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Doreen Audax, Child Support Tanzania<br \/>Co-Authors: Deogratius Makoti; Gaudence Kapinga, RELI Africa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening Early Identification of Foundational Learning and Inclusion Needs Through AI-Enabled Teacher Diagnostics: Evidence from TABASAM Use in Tanzanian Pre-Primary and Primary Schools<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Hamis Juma, Tusome<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evaluating School Readiness: A Comprehensive Assessment of Foundational Skills Among Children Aged 4\u20136 in Somalia<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Dr. Abdinasir Jama, Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Somalia<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Families, Communities, and Alternative Pathways to Foundational Learning Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns A featuring 5 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #1Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 1: Foundational LearningSession Chair: Dr Jacqueline Folotiya, ADEAPresentationsBeyond the Classroom: The Role of Parents and Communities in Foundational LearningPresenting Author: Stephene Maende, Usawa Agenda; Claudia Lagat, Usawa AgendaCommunity and Family Drivers of Children\u2019s Learning Outcomes in Uganda: Positive Deviance Study FindingsPresenting Author: Joseph Kasasa, Uwezo Uganda; Mary Goretti Nakabugo, Uwezo UgandaTanzania\u2019s My Village and Jifunze: From Community Action to System UptakePresenting Author: Judith Kimambo, Uwezo TanzaniaCo-Authors: Otto Millinga, Uwezo Tanzania; Gideon Silayo, Uwezo Tanzania; Dr. Aimtonga Amani, Uwezo TanzaniaReclaiming Indigenous Knowledge For Foundational Learning: Rethinking Education For Sustainable Development In East AfricaPresenting Author: Dr. Brenda Salome Omondi, Umma UniversityRewriting Narratives: Indigenous Knowledge Systems as a Framework Towards Sustainable DevelopmentPresenting Author: Dr. Barbara Herring, Royal Holloway University of London Parallel Paper Session Foundational Learning Mount Kenya Lawns A Session Chair: Dr Jacqueline Folotiya, ADEA Parallel Sessions #1\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Foundational Learning\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Mount Kenya Lawns A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Foundational Learning<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Families, Communities, and Alternative Pathways to Foundational Learning<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns A featuring 5 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mount Kenya Lawns A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Dr Jacqueline Folotiya, ADEA<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1348\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1348\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1348\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 1: Foundational Learning<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Dr Jacqueline Folotiya, ADEA<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Beyond the Classroom: The Role of Parents and Communities in Foundational Learning<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Stephene Maende, Usawa Agenda; Claudia Lagat, Usawa Agenda<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community and Family Drivers of Children\u2019s Learning Outcomes in Uganda: Positive Deviance Study Findings<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Joseph Kasasa, Uwezo Uganda; Mary Goretti Nakabugo, Uwezo Uganda<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tanzania\u2019s My Village and Jifunze: From Community Action to System Uptake<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Judith Kimambo, Uwezo Tanzania<br \/>Co-Authors: Otto Millinga, Uwezo Tanzania; Gideon Silayo, Uwezo Tanzania; Dr. Aimtonga Amani, Uwezo Tanzania<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reclaiming Indigenous Knowledge For Foundational Learning: Rethinking Education For Sustainable Development In East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Dr. Brenda Salome Omondi, Umma University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rewriting Narratives: Indigenous Knowledge Systems as a Framework Towards Sustainable Development<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Dr. Barbara Herring, Royal Holloway University of London<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Transforming Education Systems for Equity and Inclusion Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns B featuring 5 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #1Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 3: Inclusive EducationSession Chair: Daniel Otieno Okech, Kenyatta UniversityPresentationsRethinking Inclusive Education in Kenya: Replacing the APBET Framework with Integrated Intervention Approaches in Marginalised SettingsPresenting Author: Faith Atieno, Usawa AgendaCo-Authors: Habil Ondiek, Usawa AgendaEnhancing Policy and Resource Allocation Using Geospatial Analysis of Educational Inequality in East AfricaPresenting Author: Teresia Waithera KamauUnmasking Systemic Inequities in Kenya\u2019s Public SchoolsPresenting Author: Wilson Shiroya, Usawa AgendaNational Policy to County Action: Contextualising Education Evidence for Inclusive Education (gender)Presenting Author: Lilian Agesa, Population Council Kenya; Dr. Ruth Wafubwa, Population Council KenyaCo-Authors: Dr. Jefferson Mwaisaka, Population Council KenyaStrengthening School\u2013Health\u2013Community Linkages to Advance Inclusive Education for Vulnerable Learners in East Africa.Presenting Authors: Joyce Atimango Okker, Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation (TMF); Victor Arabera, Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation (TMF); Rosette Nanyanzi, Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda Parallel Paper Session Inclusive Education Mount Kenya Lawns B Session Chair: Daniel Otieno Okech, Kenyatta University Parallel Sessions #1\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Inclusive Education\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Mount Kenya Lawns B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Inclusive Education<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Transforming Education Systems for Equity and Inclusion<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns B featuring 5 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mount Kenya Lawns B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Daniel Otieno Okech, Kenyatta University<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1349\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1349\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1349\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 3: Inclusive Education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Daniel Otieno Okech, Kenyatta University<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Rethinking Inclusive Education in Kenya: Replacing the APBET Framework with Integrated Intervention Approaches in Marginalised Settings<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Faith Atieno, Usawa Agenda<br \/>Co-Authors: Habil Ondiek, Usawa Agenda<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhancing Policy and Resource Allocation Using Geospatial Analysis of Educational Inequality in East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Teresia Waithera Kamau<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unmasking Systemic Inequities in Kenya\u2019s Public Schools<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Wilson Shiroya, Usawa Agenda<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Policy to County Action: Contextualising Education Evidence for Inclusive Education (gender)<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Lilian Agesa, Population Council Kenya; Dr. Ruth Wafubwa, Population Council Kenya<br \/>Co-Authors: Dr. Jefferson Mwaisaka, Population Council Kenya<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening School\u2013Health\u2013Community Linkages to Advance Inclusive Education for Vulnerable Learners in East Africa.<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Authors: Joyce Atimango Okker, Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation (TMF); Victor Arabera, Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation (TMF); Rosette Nanyanzi, Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-no-results\" hidden><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"7\"><\/circle><path d=\"m20 20-3.5-3.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><p>No sessions match the current filters.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-panel\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"eaca-agenda-1-panel-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"eaca-agenda-1-tab-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-date=\"2026-08-27\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-day-label=\"Conference Day Two\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t hidden\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-panel__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><p class=\"eaca-panel__kicker\">Conference Day Two<\/p><h3>Thursday, 27 August 2026<\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-timezone\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"><\/path><\/svg><span>All times are East Africa Time (EAT).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-timeline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">7:30am \u2013 8:30am<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-break\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Arrival, Registration, and Morning Tea Arrival, Registration, and Morning Tea at Jambo Hall Foyer.  Registration &amp; Networking  Jambo Hall Foyer  \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Registration &amp; Networking\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall Foyer\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--break\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 8h13v6a5 5 0 0 1-5 5H9a5 5 0 0 1-5-5V8Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 10h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0 5H17M6 3v2M10 3v2M14 3v2\"><\/path><\/svg>Programme interval<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Arrival, Registration, and Morning Tea<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Arrival, Registration, and Morning Tea at Jambo Hall Foyer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall Foyer<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">8:30am \u2013 9:00am<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Daily Opening Daily opening and programme orientation. Master of Ceremonies: Mr. James Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley KenyaCo-Master of Ceremonies: Shem Bodo, ADEA Daily Opening  Jambo Hall Master of Ceremonies: Mr. James Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley Kenya\nCo-Master of Ceremonies: Shem Bodo, ADEA \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Daily Opening\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Daily Opening<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Daily Opening<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Daily opening and programme orientation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Programme leads:<\/strong> Master of Ceremonies: Mr. James Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley Kenya<br \/>\nCo-Master of Ceremonies: Shem Bodo, ADEA<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1351\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1351\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1351\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Master of Ceremonies:<\/strong> Mr. James Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley Kenya<\/p>\n<p><strong>Co-Master of Ceremonies:<\/strong> Shem Bodo, ADEA<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">9:00am \u2013 10:30am<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-time-group__title\">Parallel Sessions #2<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Language, Identity, and Inclusion: Building Equitable Learning Pathways for Linguistically Marginalized Learners Parallel paper session in Jambo Hall featuring 4 presentations, including Saida Abdulkadir Hassan\u2019s \u201cA Diaspora-Led Somali Language Curriculum as a Bridge Between Minnesota and East African Foundational Learning Systems.\u201d Session block: Parallel Sessions #2Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 3: Inclusive EducationSession Chair: Joaquin Carceles, UNICEFPresentationsLeft Behind in Plain Sight: Language Policy as a Barrier to Inclusive Education for Refugee Learners in KenyaPresenting Author: Erick Makhapila, African Population and Health Research CentreCo-Authors: Lydia Namatende-Sakwa, African Population and Health Research Centre; Abdimalik Farah, African Population and Health Research CentreDeaf Education Language of Instruction Transition in Education Systems (DELITES): An Overview of the Literature of Deaf Education from Developed Countries and the DELITES Theoretical Framework and Data CollectionPresenting Author: Aloysius Kayiwa, DELITES RwandaBridging Language, Accelerating Integration: A Dual-Track Model for Advancing Learning Outcomes among Refugee Learners Implemented by Windle International UgandaPresenting Author: Muhamood Kimera, Windle International UgandaA Diaspora-Led Somali Language Curriculum as a Bridge Between Minnesota and East African Foundational Learning SystemsPresenting Author: Saida Abdulkadir Hassan, Hindis Parallel Paper Session Inclusive Education Jambo Hall Session Chair: Joaquin Carceles, UNICEF; Presenters: Erick Makhapila; Aloysius Kayiwa; Muhamood Kimera; Saida Abdulkadir Hassan Parallel Sessions #2\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Inclusive Education\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Inclusive Education<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Language, Identity, and Inclusion: Building Equitable Learning Pathways for Linguistically Marginalized Learners<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Jambo Hall featuring 4 presentations, including Saida Abdulkadir Hassan\u2019s \u201cA Diaspora-Led Somali Language Curriculum as a Bridge Between Minnesota and East African Foundational Learning Systems.\u201d<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Joaquin Carceles, UNICEF; Presenters: Erick Makhapila; Aloysius Kayiwa; Muhamood Kimera; Saida Abdulkadir Hassan<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1352\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1352\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1352\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 3: Inclusive Education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Joaquin Carceles, UNICEF<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Left Behind in Plain Sight: Language Policy as a Barrier to Inclusive Education for Refugee Learners in Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Erick Makhapila, African Population and Health Research Centre<br \/>Co-Authors: Lydia Namatende-Sakwa, African Population and Health Research Centre; Abdimalik Farah, African Population and Health Research Centre<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deaf Education Language of Instruction Transition in Education Systems (DELITES): An Overview of the Literature of Deaf Education from Developed Countries and the DELITES Theoretical Framework and Data Collection<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Aloysius Kayiwa, DELITES Rwanda<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bridging Language, Accelerating Integration: A Dual-Track Model for Advancing Learning Outcomes among Refugee Learners Implemented by Windle International Uganda<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Muhamood Kimera, Windle International Uganda<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Diaspora-Led Somali Language Curriculum as a Bridge Between Minnesota and East African Foundational Learning Systems<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Saida Abdulkadir Hassan, Hindis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"AI, Emerging Technologies, and the Future of Learning Parallel paper session in Zebra A featuring 4 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #2Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 4: EdTech &amp; DigitalizationSession Chair: Christopher R. Markham, Ph.D., NJEdgePresentationsBeyond Access: Rethinking AI-Driven and Context-Aware EdTech for Resilient Education Systems in East AfricaPresenting Author: Michael Walimbwa, Makerere UniversityGenerative AI to Improve the Quality and Scale of Coaching: Early Insights from Low-Resource Schools in KenyaPresenting Author: Marita Adhiambo, Dignitas ProjectTransitioning AI Usage Among Secondary School Students in Somalia: From Random Utility to Guided Learning\u2014A Field StudyPresenting Author: Juweriya Osman, MoECHECo-Authors: Abdiwahab OsmanDigital readiness and AI tool engagement among student teachers in Uganda: Toward a contextually grounded model of AI adoption in teacher educationPresenting Author: Proscovia Namubiru Ssentamu, Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education Parallel Paper Session EdTech &amp; Digitalization Zebra A Session Chair: Christopher R. Markham, Ph.D., NJEdge Parallel Sessions #2\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"EdTech &amp; Digitalization\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">EdTech &amp; Digitalization<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">AI, Emerging Technologies, and the Future of Learning<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Zebra A featuring 4 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Christopher R. Markham, Ph.D., NJEdge<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1353\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1353\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1353\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 4: EdTech &amp; Digitalization<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Christopher R. Markham, Ph.D., NJEdge<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Beyond Access: Rethinking AI-Driven and Context-Aware EdTech for Resilient Education Systems in East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Michael Walimbwa, Makerere University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Generative AI to Improve the Quality and Scale of Coaching: Early Insights from Low-Resource Schools in Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Marita Adhiambo, Dignitas Project<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transitioning AI Usage Among Secondary School Students in Somalia: From Random Utility to Guided Learning\u2014A Field Study<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Juweriya Osman, MoECHE<br \/>Co-Authors: Abdiwahab Osman<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital readiness and AI tool engagement among student teachers in Uganda: Toward a contextually grounded model of AI adoption in teacher education<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Proscovia Namubiru Ssentamu, Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Strengthening Early and Foundational Learning through Community Engagement, Whole-School Approaches, and Systems Strengthening in East Africa Parallel paper session in Zebra B. Session block: Parallel Sessions #2Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 1: Foundational LearningChair: Mary Goretti Nakabugo, Uwezo UgandaDiscussant: John Mugo, Mizizi Elimu AfrikaPresenters: Elizabeth Owiti, Mizizi Elimu Afrika; Ramadhani Ally Matimbwa, Milele Zanzibar Foundation; Akongo Rose Stella, Luigi Giussani Institute of Higher Education (LGIHE); Daniel Kyasanga, Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS). Parallel Paper Session Foundational Learning Zebra B Chair: Mary Goretti Nakabugo, Uwezo Uganda\nDiscussant: John Mugo, Mizizi Elimu Afrika Parallel Sessions #2\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Foundational Learning\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Foundational Learning<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Strengthening Early and Foundational Learning through Community Engagement, Whole-School Approaches, and Systems Strengthening in East Africa<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Zebra B.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Chair: Mary Goretti Nakabugo, Uwezo Uganda<br \/>\nDiscussant: John Mugo, Mizizi Elimu Afrika<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1354\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1354\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1354\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 1: Foundational Learning<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chair:<\/strong> Mary Goretti Nakabugo, Uwezo Uganda<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discussant:<\/strong> John Mugo, Mizizi Elimu Afrika<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Elizabeth Owiti, Mizizi Elimu Afrika; Ramadhani Ally Matimbwa, Milele Zanzibar Foundation; Akongo Rose Stella, Luigi Giussani Institute of Higher Education (LGIHE); Daniel Kyasanga, Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS).<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Partnerships and Collaborative Models for Education Transformation Parallel paper session in Bogoria featuring 4 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #2Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 8: Regional &amp; Continental PartnershipsSession Chair: Alice NgahuPresentationsFrom School Network to National System: How Partnership-Led School Improvement Can Support Wider System ReformPresenting Author: Henry Senkasi, Promoting Equality in African SchoolsSchools Cannot Do It Alone: The Power of Strategic Partnerships with Education Stakeholders to Enrich the Learning Experiences of Kenya&#x27;s ChildrenPresenting Author: Dr. Benta Abuya, APHRCStrengthening University\u2013Industry\u2013Government Partnerships for Innovation and Educational Transformation in East Africa: Lessons from University\u2013Kenya National Innovation Agency Collaborative ModelsPresenting Author: Dr.Faraji Anduku Yatundu, South Eastern Kenya UniversityFrom Digital Infrastructure to Institutional Transformation: A Partnership Model for AI-Enabled Higher EducationPresenting Author: Christopher R. Markham, Ph.D., NJEdge Parallel Paper Session Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships Bogoria Session Chair: Alice Ngahu Parallel Sessions #2\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Bogoria\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Partnerships and Collaborative Models for Education Transformation<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Bogoria featuring 4 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Bogoria<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Alice Ngahu<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1355\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1355\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1355\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 8: Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Alice Ngahu<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>From School Network to National System: How Partnership-Led School Improvement Can Support Wider System Reform<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Henry Senkasi, Promoting Equality in African Schools<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schools Cannot Do It Alone: The Power of Strategic Partnerships with Education Stakeholders to Enrich the Learning Experiences of Kenya&#x27;s Children<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Dr. Benta Abuya, APHRC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening University\u2013Industry\u2013Government Partnerships for Innovation and Educational Transformation in East Africa: Lessons from University\u2013Kenya National Innovation Agency Collaborative Models<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Dr.Faraji Anduku Yatundu, South Eastern Kenya University<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Digital Infrastructure to Institutional Transformation: A Partnership Model for AI-Enabled Higher Education<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Christopher R. Markham, Ph.D., NJEdge<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Policy to Practice: Strengthening Teacher Agency and Whole-School Approaches to Advance Life Skills and Future-ready Learners in ASAL Kenya. Parallel paper session in Block 300A featuring 4 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #2Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PDChair: Alice Ngahu, RELI AfricaPresentationsTeaching with Impact: Mainstreaming Life Skills and Values in ASAL Contexts The Case of Kajiado County, KenyaPresenting Author: Dr. Nelly Marete, Edukans KenyaEmbedding Life Skills and Values to Strengthen youth readiness and School Culture in Isiolo County, KenyaPresenting Author: Victoria Adembesa, DignitasInstitutionalizing Life Skills and Values in ASAL Schools: A Whole School Approach to Building Learner AgencyPresenting Author: Anne Gachanja, LISPGovernment-Led Approaches to Institutionalising Life Skills and Values in ASAL Schools: Lessons from the Youth First Kenya Programme in Merti, Isiolo CountyPresenting Author: Khira Geoffrey, Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya Parallel Paper Session Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development Block 300A Chair: Alice Ngahu, RELI Africa Parallel Sessions #2\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Policy to Practice: Strengthening Teacher Agency and Whole-School Approaches to Advance Life Skills and Future-ready Learners in ASAL Kenya.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Block 300A featuring 4 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Chair: Alice Ngahu, RELI Africa<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1356\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1356\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1356\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chair:<\/strong> Alice Ngahu, RELI Africa<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Teaching with Impact: Mainstreaming Life Skills and Values in ASAL Contexts The Case of Kajiado County, Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Dr. Nelly Marete, Edukans Kenya<\/li>\n<li><strong>Embedding Life Skills and Values to Strengthen youth readiness and School Culture in Isiolo County, Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Victoria Adembesa, Dignitas<\/li>\n<li><strong>Institutionalizing Life Skills and Values in ASAL Schools: A Whole School Approach to Building Learner Agency<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Anne Gachanja, LISP<\/li>\n<li><strong>Government-Led Approaches to Institutionalising Life Skills and Values in ASAL Schools: Lessons from the Youth First Kenya Programme in Merti, Isiolo County<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Khira Geoffrey, Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Language, Assessment, and Measurement in Multilingual Contexts Parallel paper session in Block 300B featuring 4 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #2Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 1: Foundational LearningSession Chair: Dr Jacqueline Folotiya, ADEAPresentationsAutomated Analysis of Oral Reading Fluency Among Kenyan Learners: A Descriptive Study of Accuracy and Error Patterns Using AI-Powered Speech RecognitionPresenting Author: Winfred Mumbe Mwangangi, Nyansapo AIBridging the dual disconnect: Language practices, teacher pedagogical adoption, and their combined impact on early grade literacy in KenyaPresenting Author: Peter Changilwa Kigwilu, USIU-AfricaCo-Authors: Betty N. Mbatia, USIU-Africa; Tobias Owiti, KNEC; Emmy Mugailwa, KNEC; Clifford Olemo, USIU-AfricaBridging Language Gaps in Early Grade Learning: Evidence from Multilingual Classrooms in South SudanPresenting Author: Dr. Chol Daniel Deng Garang, PhD, Rumbek University of Science and TechnologyFrom Principles to Practice: Designing and Validating Equitable Bilingual Assessment Frameworks for Multilingual ContextsPresenting Author: Margot Mol, Mol Consultancy Parallel Paper Session Foundational Learning Block 300B Session Chair: Dr Jacqueline Folotiya, ADEA Parallel Sessions #2\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Foundational Learning\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Foundational Learning<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Language, Assessment, and Measurement in Multilingual Contexts<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Block 300B featuring 4 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Dr Jacqueline Folotiya, ADEA<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1357\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1357\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1357\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 1: Foundational Learning<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Dr Jacqueline Folotiya, ADEA<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Automated Analysis of Oral Reading Fluency Among Kenyan Learners: A Descriptive Study of Accuracy and Error Patterns Using AI-Powered Speech Recognition<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Winfred Mumbe Mwangangi, Nyansapo AI<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bridging the dual disconnect: Language practices, teacher pedagogical adoption, and their combined impact on early grade literacy in Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Peter Changilwa Kigwilu, USIU-Africa<br \/>Co-Authors: Betty N. Mbatia, USIU-Africa; Tobias Owiti, KNEC; Emmy Mugailwa, KNEC; Clifford Olemo, USIU-Africa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bridging Language Gaps in Early Grade Learning: Evidence from Multilingual Classrooms in South Sudan<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Dr. Chol Daniel Deng Garang, PhD, Rumbek University of Science and Technology<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Principles to Practice: Designing and Validating Equitable Bilingual Assessment Frameworks for Multilingual Contexts<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Margot Mol, Mol Consultancy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Transforming TVET Systems for Future-Ready Skills and Employment Parallel paper session in Block 300C featuring 4 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #2Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth AgencySession Chair: Dr. Hezron, HERI AfricaPresentationsReviving Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Somalia: Historical Foundations, Current Realities, and Future DirectionsPresenting Author: Mohamed Hassan Muktar, Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education (MoECHE)--SomaliaFrom Skills to Income: Rethinking TVET and Youth Employment Systems in East AfricaPresenting Author: Elisante Ephrahim, Builders Of Future AfricaBoosting TVET, Skills Development and Youth Agency in the World of WorkPresenting Author: Twikiriize Alfred, Ministry of Education and Sports-UgandaStrengthening Inclusive TVET in Rwanda: Capacity Building for Trainers and Trainees to Enhance Youth Agency in the World of WorkPresenting Author: Twagizimana Emmanuel, Rp-Gishari CollegeCo-Authors: Nshimiyimana Venuste, UWAYEZU Jean Claude Parallel Paper Session TVET &amp; Youth Agency Block 300C Session Chair: Dr. Hezron, HERI Africa Parallel Sessions #2\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"TVET &amp; Youth Agency\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300C\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Transforming TVET Systems for Future-Ready Skills and Employment<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Block 300C featuring 4 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300C<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Dr. Hezron, HERI Africa<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1358\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1358\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1358\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Dr. Hezron, HERI Africa<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Reviving Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Somalia: Historical Foundations, Current Realities, and Future Directions<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Mohamed Hassan Muktar, Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education (MoECHE)--Somalia<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Skills to Income: Rethinking TVET and Youth Employment Systems in East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Elisante Ephrahim, Builders Of Future Africa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boosting TVET, Skills Development and Youth Agency in the World of Work<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Twikiriize Alfred, Ministry of Education and Sports-Uganda<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening Inclusive TVET in Rwanda: Capacity Building for Trainers and Trainees to Enhance Youth Agency in the World of Work<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Twagizimana Emmanuel, Rp-Gishari College<br \/>Co-Authors: Nshimiyimana Venuste, UWAYEZU Jean Claude<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Empowering Youth: Agency, Inclusion, and Resilience through Skills Development Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns A featuring 4 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #2Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth AgencySession Chair: Mercy MunialoPresentationsFactors Influencing Whole Youth Development in TVET Institutions in KenyaPresenting Author: Wendyjoy Gitari, APHRCFrom Early Empowerment to Systemic Impact: Advancing Resilient and Future-Ready Youth through the UWEZO Model in TanzaniaPresenting Author: Noelle Mahuvi, Great Hope FoundationPRO-Youth Burundi: A Community-Led Digital Education Model for Youth Resilience, Skills and Civic Participation in the East African ContextPresenting Author: Kakunze Gerard, Burundi Revenue Authority and PRO YouthAfter School Youth Programs as a Pathway to School Retention and Academic Success: Evidence from Pathways Development Initiative (PDI), UgandaPresenting Author: Waneloba John, Pathways Development InitiativeCo-Authors: Annette Zaale Champney Parallel Paper Session TVET &amp; Youth Agency Mount Kenya Lawns A Session Chair: Mercy Munialo Parallel Sessions #2\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"TVET &amp; Youth Agency\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Mount Kenya Lawns A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Empowering Youth: Agency, Inclusion, and Resilience through Skills Development<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns A featuring 4 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mount Kenya Lawns A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Mercy Munialo<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1359\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1359\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1359\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Mercy Munialo<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Factors Influencing Whole Youth Development in TVET Institutions in Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Wendyjoy Gitari, APHRC<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Early Empowerment to Systemic Impact: Advancing Resilient and Future-Ready Youth through the UWEZO Model in Tanzania<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Noelle Mahuvi, Great Hope Foundation<\/li>\n<li><strong>PRO-Youth Burundi: A Community-Led Digital Education Model for Youth Resilience, Skills and Civic Participation in the East African Context<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Kakunze Gerard, Burundi Revenue Authority and PRO Youth<\/li>\n<li><strong>After School Youth Programs as a Pathway to School Retention and Academic Success: Evidence from Pathways Development Initiative (PDI), Uganda<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Waneloba John, Pathways Development Initiative<br \/>Co-Authors: Annette Zaale Champney<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Strengthening Learning to Work Transitions: Evidence from TVET, Communities, and Industry Partnerships in East Africa Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns B featuring 4 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #2Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth AgencySession Chair: Dr. Moses Ngware, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)PresentationsCapabilities for work and life: Assessing the production of core values and capabilities among youth attending TVET in KenyaPresenting Author: Endale Kebede, APHRCA Gender-Transformative Approach to Girls&#x27; Education and Youth Employability in TanzaniaPresenting Author: Furahini Michael, Msichana Initiative (MIO)Kenya\u2019s Urban Informal SettlementsPresenting Author: SHOFCOFrom Learning to Earning: Facilitating Youth-Centred Pathways to Decent Work in KenyaPresenting Author: Angel Mohan, Pratham International Parallel Paper Session TVET &amp; Youth Agency Mount Kenya Lawns B Session Chair: Dr. Moses Ngware, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Parallel Sessions #2\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"TVET &amp; Youth Agency\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Mount Kenya Lawns B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Strengthening Learning to Work Transitions: Evidence from TVET, Communities, and Industry Partnerships in East Africa<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns B featuring 4 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mount Kenya Lawns B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Dr. Moses Ngware, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1360\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1360\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1360\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Dr. Moses Ngware, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Capabilities for work and life: Assessing the production of core values and capabilities among youth attending TVET in Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Endale Kebede, APHRC<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Gender-Transformative Approach to Girls&#x27; Education and Youth Employability in Tanzania<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Furahini Michael, Msichana Initiative (MIO)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kenya\u2019s Urban Informal Settlements<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: SHOFCO<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Learning to Earning: Facilitating Youth-Centred Pathways to Decent Work in Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Angel Mohan, Pratham International<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">10:30am \u2013 11:00am<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-break\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Tea &amp; Networking Tea &amp; Networking at Jambo Hall Foyer.  Tea &amp; Networking  Jambo Hall Foyer  \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Tea &amp; Networking\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall Foyer\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--break\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 8h13v6a5 5 0 0 1-5 5H9a5 5 0 0 1-5-5V8Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 10h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0 5H17M6 3v2M10 3v2M14 3v2\"><\/path><\/svg>Programme interval<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Tea &#038; Networking<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Tea &amp; Networking at Jambo Hall Foyer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall Foyer<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">11:00am \u2013 1:00pm<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-featured\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Keynote: #Your Story Counts: Policy Insights from the 2026 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report Plenary keynote on the 2026 Global Education Monitoring Report. Master of Ceremonies: Mr. Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley KenyaCo-Master of Ceremonies: Shem Bodo, ADEARapporteurs: Safia Mkubwa, Sazani Trust \/ RELI; Mamadou SOW, ADEAChair: Mary Goretti Nakabugo, Uwezo UgandaWelcome and Opening RemarksMary Goretti Nakabugo, Uwezo Uganda2026 GEM Report Key FindingsPresenter: Manos Antoninis, Ph.D, Director, Global Education Monitoring (GEM) ReportPanel DiscussionDr. Rose Baguma, Head of Education Policy Department, rep. Hon. Joseph Nsengimana, Minister of Education, RwandaHon. Minister Reth Changkuoth Bichiock, Minister of Higher Education, Republic of South SudanProf. Frederic Bangirinama, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research, Republic of BurundiHon. Phyllis Chemutai, Minister of State for Primary Education, Republic of UgandaRepresentative, Government of KenyaDr Dorcas Omukhulu, Director of Social Sector, East African CommunityProf. Idris Rai, Acting Executive Secretary of the International University Council of East AfricaJeremy Hopkins, Deputy Regional Director, UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional OfficeJohnson Lubega Kagugube, East African Community (EAC) Keynote &amp; Plenary  Jambo Hall Master of Ceremonies: Mr. Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley Kenya\nCo-Master of Ceremonies: Shem Bodo, ADEA\nRapporteurs: Safia Mkubwa, Sazani Trust \/ RELI; Mamadou SOW, ADEA\nChair: Mary Goretti Nakabugo, Uwezo Uganda\nWelcome and Opening Remarks: Mary Goretti Nakabugo, Uwezo Uganda\n2026 GEM Report Key Findings: Manos Antoninis, Ph.D, Director, Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report\nPanel: Dr. Rose Baguma, Head of Education Policy Department, rep. Hon. Joseph Nsengimana, Minister of Education, Rwanda; Hon. Minister Reth Changkuoth Bichiock, Minister of Higher Education, Republic of South Sudan; Prof. Frederic Bangirinama, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research, Republic of Burundi; Hon. Phyllis Chemutai, Minister of State for Primary Education, Republic of Uganda; Representative, Government of Kenya; Dr Dorcas Omukhulu, Director of Social Sector, East African Community; Prof. Idris Rai, Acting Executive Secretary of the International University Council of East Africa; Jeremy Hopkins, Deputy Regional Director, UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office; Johnson Lubega Kagugube, East African Community (EAC) \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Keynote &amp; Plenary\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--featured\">Featured<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Keynote &amp; Plenary<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Keynote: #Your Story Counts: Policy Insights from the 2026 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Plenary keynote on the 2026 Global Education Monitoring Report.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Programme leads and presenters:<\/strong> Master of Ceremonies: Mr. Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley Kenya<br \/>\nCo-Master of Ceremonies: Shem Bodo, ADEA<br \/>\nRapporteurs: Safia Mkubwa, Sazani Trust \/ RELI; Mamadou SOW, ADEA<br \/>\nChair: Mary Goretti Nakabugo, Uwezo Uganda<br \/>\nWelcome and Opening Remarks: Mary Goretti Nakabugo, Uwezo Uganda<br \/>\n2026 GEM Report Key Findings: Manos Antoninis, Ph.D, Director, Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report<br \/>\nPanel: Dr. Rose Baguma, Head of Education Policy Department, rep. Hon. Joseph Nsengimana, Minister of Education, Rwanda; Hon. Minister Reth Changkuoth Bichiock, Minister of Higher Education, Republic of South Sudan; Prof. Frederic Bangirinama, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research, Republic of Burundi; Hon. Phyllis Chemutai, Minister of State for Primary Education, Republic of Uganda; Representative, Government of Kenya; Dr Dorcas Omukhulu, Director of Social Sector, East African Community; Prof. Idris Rai, Acting Executive Secretary of the International University Council of East Africa; Jeremy Hopkins, Deputy Regional Director, UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office; Johnson Lubega Kagugube, East African Community (EAC)<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1362\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1362\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1362\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Master of Ceremonies:<\/strong> Mr. Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley Kenya<\/p>\n<p><strong>Co-Master of Ceremonies:<\/strong> Shem Bodo, ADEA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rapporteurs:<\/strong> Safia Mkubwa, Sazani Trust \/ RELI; Mamadou SOW, ADEA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chair:<\/strong> Mary Goretti Nakabugo, Uwezo Uganda<\/p>\n<h5>Welcome and Opening Remarks<\/h5>\n<p>Mary Goretti Nakabugo, Uwezo Uganda<\/p>\n<h5>2026 GEM Report Key Findings<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Presenter:<\/strong> Manos Antoninis, Ph.D, Director, Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report<\/p>\n<h5>Panel Discussion<\/h5>\n<p>Dr. Rose Baguma, Head of Education Policy Department, rep. Hon. Joseph Nsengimana, Minister of Education, Rwanda<br \/>Hon. Minister Reth Changkuoth Bichiock, Minister of Higher Education, Republic of South Sudan<br \/>Prof. Frederic Bangirinama, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research, Republic of Burundi<br \/>Hon. Phyllis Chemutai, Minister of State for Primary Education, Republic of Uganda<br \/>Representative, Government of Kenya<br \/>Dr Dorcas Omukhulu, Director of Social Sector, East African Community<br \/>Prof. Idris Rai, Acting Executive Secretary of the International University Council of East Africa<br \/>Jeremy Hopkins, Deputy Regional Director, UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office<br \/>Johnson Lubega Kagugube, East African Community (EAC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">1:00pm \u2013 2:00pm<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-break\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Lunch Lunch at Jambo Hall Foyer.  Lunch  Jambo Hall Foyer  \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Lunch\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall Foyer\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--break\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 8h13v6a5 5 0 0 1-5 5H9a5 5 0 0 1-5-5V8Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 10h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0 5H17M6 3v2M10 3v2M14 3v2\"><\/path><\/svg>Programme interval<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Lunch<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Lunch at Jambo Hall Foyer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall Foyer<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">2:00pm \u2013 2:50pm<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-time-group__title\">Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Building Strong Foundations: Advancing Quality Early Childhood Education in East Africa Roundtable or fireside chat in Jambo Hall. Session block: Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats\r\n\r\nSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 1: Foundational Learning\r\n\r\nParticipants:\r\n\r\nCountries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania,\r\nPartners: East Africa Community, AfCEN, Think Equal,ECD Network for Kenya\r\nTanzania ECD Network (TECDEN), UNICEF\r\n\r\nPresenters\r\n\r\n \tMartha Odundo-Director, Early Childhood Development and Education , Kenya\r\n \tKizito Wangalwa-, Director Committees, Council of Governors, Kenya\r\n \tSafina Mutumba,\u00a0\u00a0Assistant Commissioner, Pre-Primary Education in Uganda\r\n \tKhamis Abdullah Said- Principal Secretary- Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Zanzibar\r\n \tMorris Tayebwa \u2013 Gender, Youth and Children Expert, East Africa Community.\r\n \tRuth Namara- Technical Advisor, Early Childhood Care and Education, Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda | Founder, Centre for Early Childhood Justice, Uganda.\r\n \tMwajuma Kibwana \u2013 Executive Director TECDEN will be able share CSO perspectives on implementation of foundational learning in Tanzania.\r\n \tEva Naputuni Nyoike, OGW \u2013 Founder African Special Needs Network and Director Acorn Special Tutorials.\r\n \tLeslee Udwin-Founder and President, Think Equal.\r\n \tJanet Muthoni Ouko \u2013 the African Early Childhood Network\r\n \tAgnes Ngonyo- Education Specialist, Early Childhood Education, UNICEF Kenya Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat Foundational Learning Jambo Hall Session facilitator: Agnes Ngonyo\r\nSession moderator: Janet Muthoni Ouko\r\nTime keeper: Janet Mwitiki-EDT Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Foundational Learning\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Foundational Learning<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Building Strong Foundations: Advancing Quality Early Childhood Education in East Africa<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Roundtable or fireside chat in Jambo Hall.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Session facilitator: Agnes Ngonyo<br \/>\r\nSession moderator: Janet Muthoni Ouko<br \/>\r\nTime keeper: Janet Mwitiki-EDT<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1364\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1364\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1364\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 1: Foundational Learning<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participants:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania,<br \/>\nPartners: East Africa Community, AfCEN, Think Equal,ECD Network for Kenya<br \/>\nTanzania ECD Network (TECDEN), UNICEF<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Martha Odundo-Director, Early Childhood Development and Education , Kenya<\/li>\n<li>Kizito Wangalwa-, Director Committees, Council of Governors, Kenya<\/li>\n<li>Safina Mutumba,\u00a0\u00a0Assistant Commissioner, Pre-Primary Education in Uganda<\/li>\n<li>Khamis Abdullah Said- Principal Secretary- Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Zanzibar<\/li>\n<li>Morris Tayebwa \u2013 Gender, Youth and Children Expert, East Africa Community.<\/li>\n<li>Ruth Namara- Technical Advisor, Early Childhood Care and Education, Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda | Founder, Centre for Early Childhood Justice, Uganda.<\/li>\n<li>Mwajuma Kibwana \u2013 Executive Director TECDEN will be able share CSO perspectives on implementation of foundational learning in Tanzania.<\/li>\n<li>Eva Naputuni Nyoike, OGW \u2013 Founder African Special Needs Network and Director Acorn Special Tutorials.<\/li>\n<li>Leslee Udwin-Founder and President, Think Equal.<\/li>\n<li>Janet Muthoni Ouko \u2013 the African Early Childhood Network<\/li>\n<li>Agnes Ngonyo- Education Specialist, Early Childhood Education, UNICEF Kenya<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From localisation to Scale: Strengthening Socio-Emotional Learning in Early and Foundational Education in East Africa. Roundtable or fireside chat in Zebra A. Session block: Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside ChatsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 1: Foundational LearningPresenting Authors: Hussein Hussein, Ubongo Learning; Catharine Buckell, Ubongo Learning Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat Foundational Learning Zebra A Presenting Authors: Hussein Hussein, Ubongo Learning; Catharine Buckell, Ubongo Learning Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Foundational Learning\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Foundational Learning<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From localisation to Scale: Strengthening Socio-Emotional Learning in Early and Foundational Education in East Africa.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Roundtable or fireside chat in Zebra A.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenting Authors: Hussein Hussein, Ubongo Learning; Catharine Buckell, Ubongo Learning<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1365\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1365\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1365\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 1: Foundational Learning<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenting Authors:<\/strong> Hussein Hussein, Ubongo Learning; Catharine Buckell, Ubongo Learning<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Support to Systems Change: Teacher Coaching, Mentoring and Networking as a Tool to Advance Teacher Effectiveness in South Sudan Roundtable or fireside chat in Zebra B. Session block: Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside ChatsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PDPresenting Authors: Lucy Philpott, World University Service of Canada (WUSC); Professor Yosa Wawa, University of Juba Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development Zebra B Presenting Authors: Lucy Philpott, World University Service of Canada (WUSC); Professor Yosa Wawa, University of Juba Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Support to Systems Change: Teacher Coaching, Mentoring and Networking as a Tool to Advance Teacher Effectiveness in South Sudan<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Roundtable or fireside chat in Zebra B.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenting Authors: Lucy Philpott, World University Service of Canada (WUSC); Professor Yosa Wawa, University of Juba<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1366\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1366\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1366\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenting Authors:<\/strong> Lucy Philpott, World University Service of Canada (WUSC); Professor Yosa Wawa, University of Juba<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Beyond Buzzwords: Reclaiming Depth, History and Accountability to Sustain Gender Equality in Education: A Fireside Chat Roundtable or fireside chat in Bogoria. Session block: Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside ChatsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 3: Inclusive EducationPresenting Authors: Irene Nyamu, RELI Africa; Sheila Wamahiu, Jaslika; Walter Mounde, Women Education Researchers of Kenya (WERK) Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat Inclusive Education Bogoria Presenting Authors: Irene Nyamu, RELI Africa; Sheila Wamahiu, Jaslika; Walter Mounde, Women Education Researchers of Kenya (WERK) Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Inclusive Education\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Bogoria\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Inclusive Education<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Beyond Buzzwords: Reclaiming Depth, History and Accountability to Sustain Gender Equality in Education: A Fireside Chat<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Roundtable or fireside chat in Bogoria.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Bogoria<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenting Authors: Irene Nyamu, RELI Africa; Sheila Wamahiu, Jaslika; Walter Mounde, Women Education Researchers of Kenya (WERK)<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1367\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1367\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1367\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 3: Inclusive Education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenting Authors:<\/strong> Irene Nyamu, RELI Africa; Sheila Wamahiu, Jaslika; Walter Mounde, Women Education Researchers of Kenya (WERK)<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Data Foundations to AI-Powered Education: Scaling Digital Public Infrastructure in Rwanda Roundtable or fireside chat in Block 300A. Session block: Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside ChatsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 4: EdTech &amp; DigitalizationPresenting Authors: Sophie Mushimiyimana, Innovations for Poverty Action; Elisabeth Jeannette Turner, NewGlobe Education Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat EdTech &amp; Digitalization Block 300A Presenting Authors: Sophie Mushimiyimana, Innovations for Poverty Action; Elisabeth Jeannette Turner, NewGlobe Education Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"EdTech &amp; Digitalization\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">EdTech &amp; Digitalization<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Data Foundations to AI-Powered Education: Scaling Digital Public Infrastructure in Rwanda<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Roundtable or fireside chat in Block 300A.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenting Authors: Sophie Mushimiyimana, Innovations for Poverty Action; Elisabeth Jeannette Turner, NewGlobe Education<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1368\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1368\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1368\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 4: EdTech &amp; Digitalization<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenting Authors:<\/strong> Sophie Mushimiyimana, Innovations for Poverty Action; Elisabeth Jeannette Turner, NewGlobe Education<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"High-Impact TVET, Scaling Skills Development in Refugee Settings Roundtable or fireside chat in Block 300B. Session block: Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside ChatsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth AgencyPresenting Authors: Gloria Bitutu Mairura, Resilience Action International; Wycliffe Omondi, Resilience Action International Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat TVET &amp; Youth Agency Block 300B Presenting Authors: Gloria Bitutu Mairura, Resilience Action International; Wycliffe Omondi, Resilience Action International Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"TVET &amp; Youth Agency\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">High-Impact TVET, Scaling Skills Development in Refugee Settings<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Roundtable or fireside chat in Block 300B.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenting Authors: Gloria Bitutu Mairura, Resilience Action International; Wycliffe Omondi, Resilience Action International<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1369\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1369\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1369\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenting Authors:<\/strong> Gloria Bitutu Mairura, Resilience Action International; Wycliffe Omondi, Resilience Action International<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Unlocking Alumni Philanthropy: Mobilizing Untapped Community Resources for Basic Education in East Africa Roundtable or fireside chat in Block 300C. Session block: Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside ChatsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 6: Financing, Accountability &amp; GovernancePresenting Authors: Pauline Wanja Kamau, University of the Witwatersrand; Prof Jacob Mwathi Mati, Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment, University of the Witwatersrand Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance Block 300C Presenting Authors: Pauline Wanja Kamau, University of the Witwatersrand; Prof Jacob Mwathi Mati, Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment, University of the Witwatersrand Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300C\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Unlocking Alumni Philanthropy: Mobilizing Untapped Community Resources for Basic Education in East Africa<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Roundtable or fireside chat in Block 300C.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300C<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenting Authors: Pauline Wanja Kamau, University of the Witwatersrand; Prof Jacob Mwathi Mati, Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment, University of the Witwatersrand<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1370\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1370\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1370\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 6: Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenting Authors:<\/strong> Pauline Wanja Kamau, University of the Witwatersrand; Prof Jacob Mwathi Mati, Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment, University of the Witwatersrand<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Data to Action: Strengthening Gender-Responsive School Leadership through Evidence-Based Decision-Making Roundtable or fireside chat in Mount Kenya Lawns A. Session block: Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside ChatsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-MakingPresenting Authors: Lucy Maina, British Council; Ng&#x27;ang&#x27;a Kibandi, Dignitas Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat Data-Driven Decision-Making Mount Kenya Lawns A Presenting Authors: Lucy Maina, British Council; Ng&#039;ang&#039;a Kibandi, Dignitas Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Data-Driven Decision-Making\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Mount Kenya Lawns A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Data to Action: Strengthening Gender-Responsive School Leadership through Evidence-Based Decision-Making<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Roundtable or fireside chat in Mount Kenya Lawns A.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mount Kenya Lawns A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenting Authors: Lucy Maina, British Council; Ng&#039;ang&#039;a Kibandi, Dignitas<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1371\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1371\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1371\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenting Authors:<\/strong> Lucy Maina, British Council; Ng&#x27;ang&#x27;a Kibandi, Dignitas<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Fragmentation to Movements: Building Powerful Education Networks for Systems Change in Africa Roundtable or fireside chat in Mount Kenya Lawns B. Session block: Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside ChatsSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 8: Regional &amp; Continental PartnershipsPresenting Authors: Nyambura Thiong&#x27;o, RELI Africa Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships Mount Kenya Lawns B Presenting Authors: Nyambura Thiong&#039;o, RELI Africa Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Mount Kenya Lawns B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Roundtable \/ Fireside Chat<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Fragmentation to Movements: Building Powerful Education Networks for Systems Change in Africa<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Roundtable or fireside chat in Mount Kenya Lawns B.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mount Kenya Lawns B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Presenters \/ facilitators:<\/strong> Presenting Authors: Nyambura Thiong&#039;o, RELI Africa<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1372\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1372\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1372\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Roundtable Sessions &amp; Fireside Chats<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 8: Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenting Authors:<\/strong> Nyambura Thiong&#x27;o, RELI Africa<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">3:00pm \u2013 4:15pm<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-time-group__title\">Parallel Sessions #3<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Embedded Evidence Labs as Internal Intermediaries: Cross-Country Learning from Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda Parallel paper session in Jambo Hall featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #3Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-MakingChair: Victoria Kiasyo Isika, IPAPresentationsMixed-Methods Evidence on Lower-Secondary Science Performance: How the Uganda Education Lab Informed the National Science Education PolicyPresenting Author: Alon Muhame, IPA UgandaFrom Evidence Synthesis to Policy Implementation: The Education Evidence Hub and the Revised Gender Policy in EducationPresenting Author: Jemima Okal, IPA KenyaUsing Administrative Data Systems and Adaptive Experimentation to Inform Teacher Policy in RwandaPresenting Author: Sophie Mushimiyimana, IPA Rwanda Parallel Paper Session Data-Driven Decision-Making Jambo Hall Chair: Victoria Kiasyo Isika, IPA Parallel Sessions #3\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Data-Driven Decision-Making\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Embedded Evidence Labs as Internal Intermediaries: Cross-Country Learning from Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Jambo Hall featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Chair: Victoria Kiasyo Isika, IPA<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1373\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1373\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1373\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chair:<\/strong> Victoria Kiasyo Isika, IPA<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Mixed-Methods Evidence on Lower-Secondary Science Performance: How the Uganda Education Lab Informed the National Science Education Policy<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Alon Muhame, IPA Uganda<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Evidence Synthesis to Policy Implementation: The Education Evidence Hub and the Revised Gender Policy in Education<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Jemima Okal, IPA Kenya<\/li>\n<li><strong>Using Administrative Data Systems and Adaptive Experimentation to Inform Teacher Policy in Rwanda<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Sophie Mushimiyimana, IPA Rwanda<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Data to Decisions: Strengthening Education Systems through Evidence, Analytics, and Policy Parallel paper session in Zebra A featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #3Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-MakingSession Chair: Lyndah MwangiPresentationsStrengthening Data-Driven Decision-Making for Resilient Education Systems: Evidence from UgandaPresenting Author: Katiisa Christopher, Makerere UniversityFrom Measurement to Meaningful Impact: Repositioning MERL for Resilient and Adaptive Education Systems in East AfricaPresenting Author: Gilbert Ebole, SafaricomA Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Education in the East African Community: An Index, and Data Quality ConstraintsPresenting Author: Hillary Muhanguzi, Uganda Bureau of Statistics and Makerere University Parallel Paper Session Data-Driven Decision-Making Zebra A Session Chair: Lyndah Mwangi Parallel Sessions #3\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Data-Driven Decision-Making\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Data to Decisions: Strengthening Education Systems through Evidence, Analytics, and Policy<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Zebra A featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Lyndah Mwangi<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1374\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1374\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1374\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Lyndah Mwangi<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Strengthening Data-Driven Decision-Making for Resilient Education Systems: Evidence from Uganda<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Katiisa Christopher, Makerere University<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Measurement to Meaningful Impact: Repositioning MERL for Resilient and Adaptive Education Systems in East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Gilbert Ebole, Safaricom<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Education in the East African Community: An Index, and Data Quality Constraints<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Hillary Muhanguzi, Uganda Bureau of Statistics and Makerere University<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Competency to Policy: Building the Institutional Foundations for EdTech Parallel paper session in Zebra B featuring 4 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #3Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 4: EdTech &amp; DigitalizationSession Chair: Sonia Bagumako, GIZ-EACPresentationsShaping the Digital Classroom: A Competency Framework for Kenya&#x27;s Early Childhood EducatorsPresenting Author: Paul Oduor Oyile, Kibabii UniversityCo-Authors: Dr. Constance M. Amusala; Prof. Anselemo P. Ikoha; Ms. Yuvalier AnjaoLeveraging Mobile Instant Messaging for Equitable Academic Engagement in East African Higher EducationPresenting Author: Florence Wanja Kamonjo, University of KabiangaEdTech as Solution for Quality and Equitable Education within the EACPresenting Author: Nibaruta Gaudence, Universite du BurundiArtificial Intelligence and Governance in Higher Education: Building Future-Ready Universities in East AfricaPresenting Author: Edna Moi, Murang&#x27;a University of Technology Parallel Paper Session EdTech &amp; Digitalization Zebra B Session Chair: Sonia Bagumako, GIZ-EAC; Presenters: Paul Oduor Oyile; Florence Wanja Kamonjo; Nibaruta Gaudence; Edna Moi Parallel Sessions #3\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"EdTech &amp; Digitalization\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">EdTech &amp; Digitalization<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Competency to Policy: Building the Institutional Foundations for EdTech<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Zebra B featuring 4 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Sonia Bagumako, GIZ-EAC; Presenters: Paul Oduor Oyile; Florence Wanja Kamonjo; Nibaruta Gaudence; Edna Moi<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1375\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1375\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1375\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 4: EdTech &amp; Digitalization<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Sonia Bagumako, GIZ-EAC<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Shaping the Digital Classroom: A Competency Framework for Kenya&#x27;s Early Childhood Educators<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Paul Oduor Oyile, Kibabii University<br \/>Co-Authors: Dr. Constance M. Amusala; Prof. Anselemo P. Ikoha; Ms. Yuvalier Anjao<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leveraging Mobile Instant Messaging for Equitable Academic Engagement in East African Higher Education<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Florence Wanja Kamonjo, University of Kabianga<\/li>\n<li><strong>EdTech as Solution for Quality and Equitable Education within the EAC<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Nibaruta Gaudence, Universite du Burundi<\/li>\n<li><strong>Artificial Intelligence and Governance in Higher Education: Building Future-Ready Universities in East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Edna Moi, Murang&#x27;a University of Technology<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Gender, Poverty, and Vulnerability: Expanding Access to Inclusive Education Parallel paper session in Bogoria featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #3Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 3: Inclusive EducationSession Chair: Ng\u2019ang\u2019a Kibandi, DignitasPresentationsWhen Household Economics Dictates the Future: Early Pregnancies, School Dropout, and Child Labour in the Democratic Republic of the CongoPresenting Author: Isidore Murhi Mihigo, Universit\u00e9 Catholique de BukavuAdvocacy for inclusive education for Pregnant Girls and Adolescent Mothers in UgandaPresenting Author: Harris Namutebi, Network for Community Development (NCD)National Policy to County Action: Contextualising Education Evidence for Inclusive EducationPresenting Author: Lilian Agesa, Population Council Kenya Parallel Paper Session Inclusive Education Bogoria Session Chair: Ng\u2019ang\u2019a Kibandi, Dignitas Parallel Sessions #3\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Inclusive Education\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Bogoria\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Inclusive Education<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Gender, Poverty, and Vulnerability: Expanding Access to Inclusive Education<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Bogoria featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Bogoria<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Ng\u2019ang\u2019a Kibandi, Dignitas<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1376\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1376\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1376\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 3: Inclusive Education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Ng\u2019ang\u2019a Kibandi, Dignitas<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>When Household Economics Dictates the Future: Early Pregnancies, School Dropout, and Child Labour in the Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Isidore Murhi Mihigo, Universit\u00e9 Catholique de Bukavu<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advocacy for inclusive education for Pregnant Girls and Adolescent Mothers in Uganda<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Harris Namutebi, Network for Community Development (NCD)<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Policy to County Action: Contextualising Education Evidence for Inclusive Education<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Lilian Agesa, Population Council Kenya<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Effective Approaches to Strengthening Teacher Continuous Professional Development Parallel paper session in Block 300A featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #3Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PDChair: Max Okiror, Uganda Ministry of Education and SportsPresentationsA Call for Coherence and Systems Strengthening to Scale of Learning through Play Teacher Continuous Professional Development within Humanitarian SettingsPresenting Author: Max Okiror, Uganda Ministry of Education and SportsEffectiveness of a TCPD Intervention in Uganda - PlayMattersPresenting Author: Joseph Opondo, Plan InternationalCommunity Engagement to Support TCPDPresenting Author: Eva Smallegange, War Child Alliance Parallel Paper Session Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development Block 300A Chair: Max Okiror, Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports Parallel Sessions #3\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Effective Approaches to Strengthening Teacher Continuous Professional Development<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Block 300A featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Chair: Max Okiror, Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1377\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1377\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1377\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chair:<\/strong> Max Okiror, Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>A Call for Coherence and Systems Strengthening to Scale of Learning through Play Teacher Continuous Professional Development within Humanitarian Settings<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Max Okiror, Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports<\/li>\n<li><strong>Effectiveness of a TCPD Intervention in Uganda - PlayMatters<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Joseph Opondo, Plan International<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community Engagement to Support TCPD<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Eva Smallegange, War Child Alliance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Educational Technology for Assessments Parallel paper session in Block 300B featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #3\r\n\r\nSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 4: EdTech &amp; Digitalization\r\n\r\nSession Chair: Shaylor Mwanje, JMERC\r\nPresentations\r\n\r\n \tTransforming Educational Assessment in Somalia: From Manual Marking to OMR-Based Digital Scoring Systems\u2014The Case of Puntland State of Somalia\r\nPresenting Authors: Dr. Adam Sama, Beder Publisher; Ahmed Warsame, Beder Publisher\r\n \tFrom Unplugged to ICT-Ready: Evidence from a National Digital Readiness Assessment of Secondary Schools in Uganda\r\nPresenting Author: Dr. Tillmann Guenther, UNICEF; Joaqu\u00edn C\u00e1rceles, UNICEF\r\n \tFrom Exclusion to Inclusion: Second Chance Pathways to Higher Education for Marginalized Youth in Uganda Presenting Author: James Njuguna FAWE Regional and Joseph Adiama FAWE Uganda\r\n\r\n&nbsp; Parallel Paper Session EdTech &amp; Digitalization Block 300B Session Chair: Shaylor Mwanje, JMERC Parallel Sessions #3\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"EdTech &amp; Digitalization\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">EdTech &amp; Digitalization<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Educational Technology for Assessments<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Block 300B featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Shaylor Mwanje, JMERC<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1378\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1378\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1378\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 4: EdTech &amp; Digitalization<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Shaylor Mwanje, JMERC<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Transforming Educational Assessment in Somalia: From Manual Marking to OMR-Based Digital Scoring Systems\u2014The Case of Puntland State of Somalia<\/strong><br \/>\nPresenting Authors: Dr. Adam Sama, Beder Publisher; Ahmed Warsame, Beder Publisher<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Unplugged to ICT-Ready: Evidence from a National Digital Readiness Assessment of Secondary Schools in Uganda<\/strong><br \/>\nPresenting Author: Dr. Tillmann Guenther, UNICEF; Joaqu\u00edn C\u00e1rceles, UNICEF<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Exclusion to Inclusion: Second Chance Pathways to Higher Education for Marginalized Youth in Uganda <\/strong>Presenting Author: James Njuguna FAWE Regional and Joseph Adiama FAWE Uganda<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Skills to Employment: Building Pathways to Decent Work for Youth Parallel paper session in Block 300C featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #3Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth AgencySession Chair: Edith Mukyala, Educate!PresentationsEmpowering Youth through Demand-Driven TVET: Lessons from Linking Learning to Employment in Fragile Contexts of South SudanPresenting Author: Moses Leviticus Omara, Finn Church Aid South SudanCo-Authors: Godfrey Kei, Saara TurunenDeveloping Employability of TVET Graduates: A Career EDGE Perspective on Transforming Technical and Vocational Education in Uganda.Presenting Author: Zaujja Ndifuna, Mbogo SchoolsCo-Author: Irene Etomaru, Makerere University, College of Education and External Studies(CEES), East African School of Higher Education (EASHESD)From Foundations to Futures: Strengthening TVET and Youth Agency through Integrated Learning Pathways in UgandaPresenting Author: Amanyire Collins, Teach for Uganda Parallel Paper Session TVET &amp; Youth Agency Block 300C Session Chair: Edith Mukyala, Educate! Parallel Sessions #3\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"TVET &amp; Youth Agency\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300C\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Skills to Employment: Building Pathways to Decent Work for Youth<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Block 300C featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300C<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Edith Mukyala, Educate!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1379\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1379\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1379\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Edith Mukyala, Educate!<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Empowering Youth through Demand-Driven TVET: Lessons from Linking Learning to Employment in Fragile Contexts of South Sudan<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Moses Leviticus Omara, Finn Church Aid South Sudan<br \/>Co-Authors: Godfrey Kei, Saara Turunen<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developing Employability of TVET Graduates: A Career EDGE Perspective on Transforming Technical and Vocational Education in Uganda.<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Zaujja Ndifuna, Mbogo Schools<br \/>Co-Author: Irene Etomaru, Makerere University, College of Education and External Studies(CEES), East African School of Higher Education (EASHESD)<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Foundations to Futures: Strengthening TVET and Youth Agency through Integrated Learning Pathways in Uganda<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Amanyire Collins, Teach for Uganda<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"School Leadership, Accountability, and System Improvement Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns A featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #3Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 6: Financing, Accountability &amp; GovernanceSession Chair: Dr. Stella Rose Akongo, RELI Africa \/ Luigi Giussani Institute for Higher EducationPresentationsFrom Compliance to Coaching: Strengthening the Middle Tier as the Engine of School ImprovementPresenting Author: Daniel Kyasanga, Promoting Equality in African SchoolsStrengthening Standards-Based Accountability in School Leadership: Comparative Evidence from East African Community Partner StatesPresenting Author: Cyiza Jocelyne Kirezi, VVOBCo-Authors: Chantal Kabanda Dusabe, VVOB; Leila Abdoullahi, ESSA; Shem Bodo, ADEABlended Continuous Professional Development for School Leaders as a Catalyst for Education System Efficiency in KenyaPresenting Author: Clinton Onaya, VVOB KenyaCo-Authors: Gatwiri W. Nkonge (PhD), VVOB Parallel Paper Session Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance Mount Kenya Lawns A Session Chair: Dr. Stella Rose Akongo, RELI Africa \/ Luigi Giussani Institute for Higher Education Parallel Sessions #3\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Mount Kenya Lawns A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">School Leadership, Accountability, and System Improvement<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns A featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mount Kenya Lawns A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Dr. Stella Rose Akongo, RELI Africa \/ Luigi Giussani Institute for Higher Education<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1380\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1380\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1380\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 6: Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Dr. Stella Rose Akongo, RELI Africa \/ Luigi Giussani Institute for Higher Education<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>From Compliance to Coaching: Strengthening the Middle Tier as the Engine of School Improvement<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Daniel Kyasanga, Promoting Equality in African Schools<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening Standards-Based Accountability in School Leadership: Comparative Evidence from East African Community Partner States<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Cyiza Jocelyne Kirezi, VVOB<br \/>Co-Authors: Chantal Kabanda Dusabe, VVOB; Leila Abdoullahi, ESSA; Shem Bodo, ADEA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blended Continuous Professional Development for School Leaders as a Catalyst for Education System Efficiency in Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Clinton Onaya, VVOB Kenya<br \/>Co-Authors: Gatwiri W. Nkonge (PhD), VVOB<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Low-Tech, High-Impact: Digital Innovation for Foundational Learning Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns B featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #3Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 4: EdTech &amp; DigitalizationSession Chair: Dr Arnaud Yombo, ADEAPresentationsFrom Policy Commitment to Classroom Practice: Leveraging QR-Coded Textbook Content in Resource-Constrained Education Systems \u2013 The Case of SomaliaPresenting Author: Ahmed Mohamud WarsameLeapfrogging Literacy: Scaling Foundational Learning in Rural East Africa through Low-Tech Digital InnovationPresenting Author: Rwema Sadiki, Graben Highlight AcademyRethinking Early Digital Literacy: Building Understanding Before Device Use in Primary EducationPresenting Author: Chuol Tap Thechuong, EASTECH College of Applied SciencesCo-Authors: Sijin Wal Tuony; Nyayow Deng Chol Parallel Paper Session EdTech &amp; Digitalization Mount Kenya Lawns B Session Chair: Dr Arnaud Yombo, ADEA Parallel Sessions #3\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"EdTech &amp; Digitalization\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Mount Kenya Lawns B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">EdTech &amp; Digitalization<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Low-Tech, High-Impact: Digital Innovation for Foundational Learning<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns B featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mount Kenya Lawns B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Dr Arnaud Yombo, ADEA<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1381\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1381\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1381\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 4: EdTech &amp; Digitalization<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Dr Arnaud Yombo, ADEA<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>From Policy Commitment to Classroom Practice: Leveraging QR-Coded Textbook Content in Resource-Constrained Education Systems \u2013 The Case of Somalia<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Ahmed Mohamud Warsame<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leapfrogging Literacy: Scaling Foundational Learning in Rural East Africa through Low-Tech Digital Innovation<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Rwema Sadiki, Graben Highlight Academy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rethinking Early Digital Literacy: Building Understanding Before Device Use in Primary Education<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Chuol Tap Thechuong, EASTECH College of Applied Sciences<br \/>Co-Authors: Sijin Wal Tuony; Nyayow Deng Chol<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">4:30pm \u2013 5:45pm<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-time-group__title\">Parallel Sessions #4<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Advancing Inclusive Education through a Community-Led, System-Wide Inclusion Approach: Lessons from Tanzania\u2019s SAUTI ZETU Accountability Model Parallel paper session in Jambo Hall featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #4Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 3: Inclusive EducationChair: Gaudence Kapinga, RELI AfricaPresentationsBeyond Policy: Securing Sub-National Political Will for Inclusive EducationPresenting Author: Mwemezi Makumba, HakiElimuThe Citizen\u2019s Lens: Community-Led Tracking as a Catalyst for Educational EquityPresenting Author: Deogratius Makoti, MTWANGONETFrom Evidence to Action: Multi-Stakeholder Dialogues as Drivers of School ReformPresenting Author: Digna Mushi, OCODE Parallel Paper Session Inclusive Education Jambo Hall Chair: Gaudence Kapinga, RELI Africa Parallel Sessions #4\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Inclusive Education\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Inclusive Education<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Advancing Inclusive Education through a Community-Led, System-Wide Inclusion Approach: Lessons from Tanzania\u2019s SAUTI ZETU Accountability Model<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Jambo Hall featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Chair: Gaudence Kapinga, RELI Africa<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1382\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1382\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1382\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 3: Inclusive Education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chair:<\/strong> Gaudence Kapinga, RELI Africa<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Beyond Policy: Securing Sub-National Political Will for Inclusive Education<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Mwemezi Makumba, HakiElimu<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Citizen\u2019s Lens: Community-Led Tracking as a Catalyst for Educational Equity<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Deogratius Makoti, MTWANGONET<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Evidence to Action: Multi-Stakeholder Dialogues as Drivers of School Reform<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Digna Mushi, OCODE<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Coaching, Mentorship, and Continuous Teacher Support Parallel paper session in Zebra A featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #4Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PDSession Chair: Dr Maina wa Gioko, Aga Khan AcademiesPresentationsReimagining Mentorship: A\/B Test Evidence on Guided Reflective Practice in UgandaPresenting Author: Namulinda Ann, Building TomorrowStrong coach, strong fellow, strong student: Teach For Kenya&#x27;s structured instructional coaching modelPresenting Author: Racheal Mwangi, Teach for KenyaCo-Authors: Joakim Okeyo, Teach for KenyaTransformative Teacher Professional Development: A Qualitative Case Study Of A Metacognitive Approach To Teacher Training In UgandaPresenting Authors: Lyndah Mwangi, Kimanya-Ngeyo Foundation for Science and Education; Owen Mugisha, Kimanya-Ngeyo Foundation for Science and EducationCo-Authors: Erin Murphy-Graham, Berkeley; Sarah Kabay, IPA; Vesall Nourani, Harvard Parallel Paper Session Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development Zebra A Session Chair: Dr Maina wa Gioko, Aga Khan Academies Parallel Sessions #4\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Coaching, Mentorship, and Continuous Teacher Support<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Zebra A featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Dr Maina wa Gioko, Aga Khan Academies<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1383\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1383\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1383\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Dr Maina wa Gioko, Aga Khan Academies<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Reimagining Mentorship: A\/B Test Evidence on Guided Reflective Practice in Uganda<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Namulinda Ann, Building Tomorrow<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strong coach, strong fellow, strong student: Teach For Kenya&#x27;s structured instructional coaching model<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Racheal Mwangi, Teach for Kenya<br \/>Co-Authors: Joakim Okeyo, Teach for Kenya<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transformative Teacher Professional Development: A Qualitative Case Study Of A Metacognitive Approach To Teacher Training In Uganda<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Authors: Lyndah Mwangi, Kimanya-Ngeyo Foundation for Science and Education; Owen Mugisha, Kimanya-Ngeyo Foundation for Science and Education<br \/>Co-Authors: Erin Murphy-Graham, Berkeley; Sarah Kabay, IPA; Vesall Nourani, Harvard<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Evidence, Equity, and System Reform for Foundational Learning Parallel paper session in Zebra B featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #4Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 1: Foundational LearningSession Chair: Dr. John Mugo, Mizizi Elimu AfrikaPresentationsBeyond Enrolment: What Uwezo Uganda Evidence Reveals about Uganda\u2019s Foundational Learning Crisis and the Case for Targeted ReformPresenting Author: Judith Nyakaisiki, Uwezo UgandaCo-Author: Pius Patrick Akol, Uwezo UgandaFrom Commitment to Impact: Ensuring No Child Is Left Behind through Jifunze (TaRL) Implementation by RELI Africa TDS Cluster, TanzaniaPresenting Author: Safia Mkubwa Abdalla, Sazani Trust ZanzibarThe Effects and Role of Catch-Up Programs in Enhancing Foundational Learning Acquisition and Bridging Learning Gaps among Primary School Learners in Luapula Province, ZambiaPresenting Author: Annie Penda, Kwame Nkrumah University Parallel Paper Session Foundational Learning Zebra B Session Chair: Dr. John Mugo, Mizizi Elimu Afrika Parallel Sessions #4\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Foundational Learning\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Foundational Learning<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Evidence, Equity, and System Reform for Foundational Learning<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Zebra B featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Dr. John Mugo, Mizizi Elimu Afrika<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1384\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1384\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1384\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 1: Foundational Learning<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Dr. John Mugo, Mizizi Elimu Afrika<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Beyond Enrolment: What Uwezo Uganda Evidence Reveals about Uganda\u2019s Foundational Learning Crisis and the Case for Targeted Reform<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Judith Nyakaisiki, Uwezo Uganda<br \/>Co-Author: Pius Patrick Akol, Uwezo Uganda<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Commitment to Impact: Ensuring No Child Is Left Behind through Jifunze (TaRL) Implementation by RELI Africa TDS Cluster, Tanzania<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Safia Mkubwa Abdalla, Sazani Trust Zanzibar<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Effects and Role of Catch-Up Programs in Enhancing Foundational Learning Acquisition and Bridging Learning Gaps among Primary School Learners in Luapula Province, Zambia<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Annie Penda, Kwame Nkrumah University<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Digital Innovation and Teacher Learning Parallel paper session in Bogoria featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #4\r\n\r\nSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PD\r\n\r\nSession Chair: Simone Vis, UNICEF\r\nPresentations\r\n\r\n \tIntegrating Digital Pedagogy and Blended Learning in Teacher Training: Evidence from Maridi Teacher Training Institute, South Sudan\r\nPresenting Author: Kei Gidfrey, Finn Church Aid\r\nCo-Authors: Moses Leviticus Omara, Finn Church Aid; Saara Turunen, Finn Church Aid\r\n \tLeadNow&#039;s EdTech Approach to Continuous Teacher Support\r\nPresenting Author: Marita Ahiambo, Dignitas\r\nCo-Authors: Peris Obati, Dignitas Parallel Paper Session Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development Bogoria Session Chair: Simone Vis, UNICEF Parallel Sessions #4\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Bogoria\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Digital Innovation and Teacher Learning<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Bogoria featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Bogoria<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Simone Vis, UNICEF<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1385\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1385\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1385\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Simone Vis, UNICEF<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Integrating Digital Pedagogy and Blended Learning in Teacher Training: Evidence from Maridi Teacher Training Institute, South Sudan<\/strong><br \/>\nPresenting Author: Kei Gidfrey, Finn Church Aid<br \/>\nCo-Authors: Moses Leviticus Omara, Finn Church Aid; Saara Turunen, Finn Church Aid<\/li>\n<li><strong>LeadNow's EdTech Approach to Continuous Teacher Support<\/strong><br \/>\nPresenting Author: Marita Ahiambo, Dignitas<br \/>\nCo-Authors: Peris Obati, Dignitas<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Financing Inclusion, Resilience, and Educational Access Parallel paper session in Block 300A featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #4Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 6: Financing, Accountability &amp; GovernanceSession Chair: Dr. Polycarp Omara, Muni UniversityPresentationsDisaster Risk Financing for Education in Rwanda: Rapid Assessment for Financial PreparednessPresenting Author: Viktoria Seifert, International Rescue CommitteeCo-Authors: Hugh Delaney, International Rescue CommitteeWhat Works and What&#x27;s Missing: Financing Integrated Approaches to Inclusive Education for GirlsPresenting Author: Consolata Chikoti, Msichana Initiative OrganizationCo-Authors: Warida Mtanda, Msichana Initiative Organization; Furahini Michael, Msichana Initiative OrganizationGender Differences in Higher Education Financing and Course Selection in KenyaPresenting Author: Lucy Wakiaga, African Population and Health Research Center Parallel Paper Session Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance Block 300A Session Chair: Dr. Polycarp Omara, Muni University Parallel Sessions #4\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Financing Inclusion, Resilience, and Educational Access<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Block 300A featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Dr. Polycarp Omara, Muni University<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1386\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1386\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1386\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 6: Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Dr. Polycarp Omara, Muni University<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Disaster Risk Financing for Education in Rwanda: Rapid Assessment for Financial Preparedness<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Viktoria Seifert, International Rescue Committee<br \/>Co-Authors: Hugh Delaney, International Rescue Committee<\/li>\n<li><strong>What Works and What&#x27;s Missing: Financing Integrated Approaches to Inclusive Education for Girls<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Consolata Chikoti, Msichana Initiative Organization<br \/>Co-Authors: Warida Mtanda, Msichana Initiative Organization; Furahini Michael, Msichana Initiative Organization<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gender Differences in Higher Education Financing and Course Selection in Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Lucy Wakiaga, African Population and Health Research Center<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"From Access to Action: Higher Education, Civic Engagement, and the Social Purpose of Universities in Africa Parallel paper session in Block 300B featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #4Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 9: Higher EducationSession Chair: Prof. Michael Mawa, IUCEAPresentationsFrom Exclusion to Inclusion: Second Chance Pathways to Higher Education for Marginalized Youth in UgandaPresenting Author: Catherine Asego, Forum for African Women EducationalistsCo-Authors: Gordon Aomo, Forum for African Women Educationalists; Dr. Martha Muhwezi, Forum for African Women EducationalistsScholars or Citizens? Interrogating the Nexus Between Academic Excellence and Civic Engagement in Postgraduate Education at Makerere UniversityPresenting Author: Simeon Simon Mpanga, Makerere UniversityCo-Author: Irene Etomaru, Makerere UniversityReaching Learners Beyond the Classroom: How University-Led Community Programs Are Advancing Inclusive Education in KenyaPresenting Author: Joleen Wangechi, Strathmore UniversityCo-Authors: Michael Babu; Rochelle Atanda Parallel Paper Session Higher Education Block 300B Session Chair: Prof. Michael Mawa, IUCEA Parallel Sessions #4\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Higher Education\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Higher Education<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">From Access to Action: Higher Education, Civic Engagement, and the Social Purpose of Universities in Africa<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Block 300B featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Prof. Michael Mawa, IUCEA<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1387\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1387\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1387\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 9: Higher Education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Prof. Michael Mawa, IUCEA<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>From Exclusion to Inclusion: Second Chance Pathways to Higher Education for Marginalized Youth in Uganda<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Catherine Asego, Forum for African Women Educationalists<br \/>Co-Authors: Gordon Aomo, Forum for African Women Educationalists; Dr. Martha Muhwezi, Forum for African Women Educationalists<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scholars or Citizens? Interrogating the Nexus Between Academic Excellence and Civic Engagement in Postgraduate Education at Makerere University<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Simeon Simon Mpanga, Makerere University<br \/>Co-Author: Irene Etomaru, Makerere University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reaching Learners Beyond the Classroom: How University-Led Community Programs Are Advancing Inclusive Education in Kenya<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Joleen Wangechi, Strathmore University<br \/>Co-Authors: Michael Babu; Rochelle Atanda<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Teacher Professional Development Models and Classroom Practice Parallel paper session in Block 300C featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #4\r\n\r\nSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PD\r\n\r\nSession Chair: Jane Ssebuyungo, STiR Education\r\nPresentations\r\n\r\n \tPolicy Success, Classroom Challenge: Rethinking Teacher Professional Development in Sub-Saharan Africa\r\nPresenting Author: Edwin Buluma, Edukans\r\n \tPatterns and Frequency of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Participation among TVET Trainers in Kenya: A Descriptive Study\r\nPresenting Author: Titus Kibet Rotich, State Department for Technical Vocational Education and Training\r\n \tImplementing a Co-Designed Scalable Blended Learning Model for Teacher Continuous Professional Development in Uganda\r\nPresenting Author: Loran Pieck, VVOB Uganda; Proscovia Namubiru Ssentamu, Uganda Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) Parallel Paper Session Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development Block 300C Session Chair: Fatuma Wamala, Kukuza Education Parallel Sessions #4\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300C\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Teacher Professional Development Models and Classroom Practice<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Block 300C featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300C<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Fatuma Wamala, Kukuza Education<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1388\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1388\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1388\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Jane Ssebuyungo, STiR Education<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Policy Success, Classroom Challenge: Rethinking Teacher Professional Development in Sub-Saharan Africa<\/strong><br \/>\nPresenting Author: Edwin Buluma, Edukans<\/li>\n<li><strong>Patterns and Frequency of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Participation among TVET Trainers in Kenya: A Descriptive Study<\/strong><br \/>\nPresenting Author: Titus Kibet Rotich, State Department for Technical Vocational Education and Training<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementing a Co-Designed Scalable Blended Learning Model for Teacher Continuous Professional Development in Uganda<\/strong><br \/>\nPresenting Author: Loran Pieck, VVOB Uganda; Proscovia Namubiru Ssentamu, Uganda Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Strengthening Evidence Ecosystems: Building a Culture of Data Use Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns A featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #4Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-MakingChair: Deborah Kimathi, Learning Generation InitiativeDiscussant: Shem Bodo, ADEAPresentationsStrengthening the Evidence Ecosystem: Mapping Priorities and Competencies to Enable a Culture of LearningPresenting Author: Deborah Kimathi, Learning Generation InitiativeFrom Assessment to Action: Zambia\u2019s ePTS as a Model for Data-Driven Instructional ImprovementPresenting Author: Lee Kambanikwao Ndonyo, Brasys Initiative\u2013ADEA ESDC InitiativeSouth-South Exchange: Improving Data Use and Accountability for Foundational Learning ReformsPresenting Author: Fred Mujumba, Kenya Ministry of Education Parallel Paper Session Data-Driven Decision-Making Mount Kenya Lawns A Chair: Deborah Kimathi, Learning Generation Initiative\nDiscussant: Shem Bodo, ADEA Parallel Sessions #4\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Data-Driven Decision-Making\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Mount Kenya Lawns A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Strengthening Evidence Ecosystems: Building a Culture of Data Use<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns A featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mount Kenya Lawns A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Chair: Deborah Kimathi, Learning Generation Initiative<br \/>\nDiscussant: Shem Bodo, ADEA<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1389\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1389\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1389\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chair:<\/strong> Deborah Kimathi, Learning Generation Initiative<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discussant:<\/strong> Shem Bodo, ADEA<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Strengthening the Evidence Ecosystem: Mapping Priorities and Competencies to Enable a Culture of Learning<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Deborah Kimathi, Learning Generation Initiative<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Assessment to Action: Zambia\u2019s ePTS as a Model for Data-Driven Instructional Improvement<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Lee Kambanikwao Ndonyo, Brasys Initiative\u2013ADEA ESDC Initiative<\/li>\n<li><strong>South-South Exchange: Improving Data Use and Accountability for Foundational Learning Reforms<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Fred Mujumba, Kenya Ministry of Education<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Collective Action in Education: Building Shared Voice, Shared Learning, and Shared Resilience Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns B featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #4Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 8: Regional &amp; Continental PartnershipsChair: Khadija Shariff, Milele Zanzibar FoundationPresentationsBuilding an Evidence Commons: The ALiVE Experience in Advancing Collective Learning Across Education SystemsPresenting Author: Stella Akong&#x27;o, Luigi Giussani Institute of Higher Education (LGIHE)Girls\u2019 Education as a Systems Delivery Challenge: How Collaborative Infrastructure is Strengthening Action in East AfricaPresenting Author: Edith Kemunto Nyamwange, RELI AfricaThe Political Economy of Collaboration: Barriers and Enablers of Collective ActionPresenting Author: Fatuma Wamala, Kukuza Education Parallel Paper Session Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships Mount Kenya Lawns B Chair: Khadija Shariff, Milele Zanzibar Foundation Parallel Sessions #4\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Mount Kenya Lawns B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Collective Action in Education: Building Shared Voice, Shared Learning, and Shared Resilience<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns B featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mount Kenya Lawns B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Chair: Khadija Shariff, Milele Zanzibar Foundation<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1390\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1390\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1390\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 8: Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chair:<\/strong> Khadija Shariff, Milele Zanzibar Foundation<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Building an Evidence Commons: The ALiVE Experience in Advancing Collective Learning Across Education Systems<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Stella Akong&#x27;o, Luigi Giussani Institute of Higher Education (LGIHE)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Girls\u2019 Education as a Systems Delivery Challenge: How Collaborative Infrastructure is Strengthening Action in East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Edith Kemunto Nyamwange, RELI Africa<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Political Economy of Collaboration: Barriers and Enablers of Collective Action<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Fatuma Wamala, Kukuza Education<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-no-results\" hidden><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"7\"><\/circle><path d=\"m20 20-3.5-3.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><p>No sessions match the current filters.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-panel\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"eaca-agenda-1-panel-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"eaca-agenda-1-tab-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-date=\"2026-08-28\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-day-label=\"Final Conference Day\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t hidden\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-panel__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><p class=\"eaca-panel__kicker\">Final Conference Day<\/p><h3>Friday, 28 August 2026<\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-timezone\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"><\/path><\/svg><span>All times are East Africa Time (EAT).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-timeline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">7:30am \u2013 8:30am<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-break\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Arrival, Registration, and Morning Tea Arrival, Registration, and Morning Tea at Jambo Hall Foyer.  Registration &amp; Networking  Jambo Hall Foyer  \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Registration &amp; Networking\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall Foyer\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--break\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 8h13v6a5 5 0 0 1-5 5H9a5 5 0 0 1-5-5V8Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 10h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0 5H17M6 3v2M10 3v2M14 3v2\"><\/path><\/svg>Programme interval<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Arrival, Registration, and Morning Tea<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Arrival, Registration, and Morning Tea at Jambo Hall Foyer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall Foyer<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">8:30am \u2013 9:00am<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Daily Opening Daily opening and programme orientation. Co-Masters of Ceremonies:Khadija Shariff, Milele Zanzibar FoundationPolycarp Otieno, UNICEFMr. James Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley Kenya Daily Opening  Jambo Hall Co-Masters of Ceremonies: Khadija Shariff, Milele Zanzibar Foundation; Polycarp Otieno, UNICEF; Mr. James Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley Kenya \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Daily Opening\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Daily Opening<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Daily Opening<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Daily opening and programme orientation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Programme leads:<\/strong> Co-Masters of Ceremonies: Khadija Shariff, Milele Zanzibar Foundation; Polycarp Otieno, UNICEF; Mr. James Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley Kenya<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1392\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1392\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1392\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Co-Masters of Ceremonies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Khadija Shariff, Milele Zanzibar Foundation<\/p>\n<p>Polycarp Otieno, UNICEF<\/p>\n<p>Mr. James Indimuli, Regional Director of Education, Rift Valley Kenya<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">9:00am \u2013 10:30am<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-featured\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Charting the Way Forward: Coordinated Action for Advancing a Regional Education Agenda, A Permanent Secretary Plenary Panel Permanent Secretary plenary panel on coordinated regional action. Session Chair: Hassan Mohamed Ali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Culture &amp; Higher Education, Federal Republic of SomaliaRapporteurs: Jonah Rotich, UNICEF; Owen Mugiisha, Kimanya Ng\u2019eyoPanelistsDr. Beatrice M. Inyangala, PhD, CBS, Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education, Republic of KenyaDr. Kedrace R. Turyagyenda, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education &amp; Sports, Republic of UgandaHon. Omot Okony Olok, Undersecretary, Ministry of General Education and Instruction, Republic of South SudanProf. Daniel Elias Mushi, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, Mainland TanzaniaHon. Khamis A. Said, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, ZanzibarProf. Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Bangirinama, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research, Republic of Burundi Plenary Panel  Jambo Hall Session Chair: Hassan Mohamed Ali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Culture &amp; Higher Education, Federal Republic of Somalia\nRapporteurs: Jonah Rotich, UNICEF; Owen Mugiisha, Kimanya Ng\u2019eyo\nPanelists: Dr. Beatrice M. Inyangala, PhD, CBS, Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education, Republic of Kenya; Dr. Kedrace R. Turyagyenda, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education &amp; Sports, Republic of Uganda; Hon. Omot Okony Olok, Undersecretary, Ministry of General Education and Instruction, Republic of South Sudan; Prof. Daniel Elias Mushi, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, Mainland Tanzania; Hon. Khamis A. Said, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Zanzibar; Prof. Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Bangirinama, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research, Republic of Burundi \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Plenary Panel\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--featured\">Featured<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Plenary Panel<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Charting the Way Forward: Coordinated Action for Advancing a Regional Education Agenda, A Permanent Secretary Plenary Panel<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Permanent Secretary plenary panel on coordinated regional action.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Hassan Mohamed Ali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Culture &amp; Higher Education, Federal Republic of Somalia<br \/>\nRapporteurs: Jonah Rotich, UNICEF; Owen Mugiisha, Kimanya Ng\u2019eyo<br \/>\nPanelists: Dr. Beatrice M. Inyangala, PhD, CBS, Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education, Republic of Kenya; Dr. Kedrace R. Turyagyenda, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education &amp; Sports, Republic of Uganda; Hon. Omot Okony Olok, Undersecretary, Ministry of General Education and Instruction, Republic of South Sudan; Prof. Daniel Elias Mushi, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, Mainland Tanzania; Hon. Khamis A. Said, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Zanzibar; Prof. Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Bangirinama, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research, Republic of Burundi<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1393\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1393\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1393\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Hassan Mohamed Ali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Culture &amp; Higher Education, Federal Republic of Somalia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rapporteurs:<\/strong> Jonah Rotich, UNICEF; Owen Mugiisha, Kimanya Ng\u2019eyo<\/p>\n<h5>Panelists<\/h5>\n<p>Dr. Beatrice M. Inyangala, PhD, CBS, Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education, Republic of Kenya<br \/>Dr. Kedrace R. Turyagyenda, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education &amp; Sports, Republic of Uganda<br \/>Hon. Omot Okony Olok, Undersecretary, Ministry of General Education and Instruction, Republic of South Sudan<br \/>Prof. Daniel Elias Mushi, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, Mainland Tanzania<br \/>Hon. Khamis A. Said, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Zanzibar<br \/>Prof. Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Bangirinama, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research, Republic of Burundi<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">10:30am \u2013 11:00am<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-break\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Tea &amp; Networking Tea &amp; Networking at Jambo Hall Foyer.  Tea &amp; Networking  Jambo Hall Foyer  \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Tea &amp; Networking\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall Foyer\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--break\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 8h13v6a5 5 0 0 1-5 5H9a5 5 0 0 1-5-5V8Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 10h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0 5H17M6 3v2M10 3v2M14 3v2\"><\/path><\/svg>Programme interval<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Tea &#038; Networking<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Tea &amp; Networking at Jambo Hall Foyer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall Foyer<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">11:00am \u2013 12:30pm<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-time-group__title\">Parallel Sessions #5<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Closed Door Ministerial Session Closed-door ministerial session; participation by invitation only. Participation: By invitation only. Ministerial Session  Mount Kenya C  Parallel Sessions #5\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Ministerial Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Mount Kenya C\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Ministerial Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Closed Door Ministerial Session<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Closed-door ministerial session; participation by invitation only.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mount Kenya C<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1404\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1404\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1404\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Participation:<\/strong> By invitation only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Strengthening Teacher Capacity for Green and Gender-Responsive Pedagogy in East Africa Parallel paper session in Jambo Hall featuring 4 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #5Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PDSession Chair: Everlyne Nyongesa, VVOBPresentationsAdvancing Gender Equity and Climate Resilience in Education under CESA 2026\u2013 2035Presenting Author: Dr. Martha Muhwezi, FAWE AfricaTeacher Professional Development for Green and Gender-Responsive Pedagogy in Teacher Professional Development (VVOB)Presenting Author: Alex Banda, VVOBTeacher Experiences in integrating Gender and green education into classroom practicesPresenting Author: Aisha Abeid, Aga Khan Foundation; Gloria Omenge, Mvita Junior School, Mombasa CountyGovernment support for the implementation of green and gender responsive pedagogyPresenting Author: Mary Gikunju, Teachers\u2019 Service Commission Parallel Paper Session Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development Jambo Hall Session Chair: Everlyne Nyongesa, VVOB Parallel Sessions #5\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Teacher Capacity &amp; Professional Development<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Strengthening Teacher Capacity for Green and Gender-Responsive Pedagogy in East Africa<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Jambo Hall featuring 4 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Everlyne Nyongesa, VVOB<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1395\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1395\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1395\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 2: Teacher Capacity &amp; PD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Everlyne Nyongesa, VVOB<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Advancing Gender Equity and Climate Resilience in Education under CESA 2026\u2013 2035<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Dr. Martha Muhwezi, FAWE Africa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teacher Professional Development for Green and Gender-Responsive Pedagogy in Teacher Professional Development (VVOB)<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Alex Banda, VVOB<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teacher Experiences in integrating Gender and green education into classroom practices<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Aisha Abeid, Aga Khan Foundation; Gloria Omenge, Mvita Junior School, Mombasa County<\/li>\n<li><strong>Government support for the implementation of green and gender responsive pedagogy<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Mary Gikunju, Teachers\u2019 Service Commission<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Closing the Foundational Learning Gap: What Evidence, Practice, And Policy Reveals From RELI Africa, Kenya Parallel paper session in Zebra A featuring 4 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #5Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 1: Foundational LearningChair: Dr. Maina Gioko, RELI AfricaPresentationsBridging Foundational Learning Gaps through University\u2013Community Partnerships: Evidence from Nairobi\u2019s Informal SettlementsPresenting Author: David Ochanda, RELI AfricaStrengthening FLN uptake using continuous assessments in low-cost schools in Mombasa CountyPresenting Author: Mercy Munialo, RELI AfricaLeveraging Language of the catchment area , School and Community Systems to Accelerate uptake of Literacy in Kajiado CountyPresenting Author: Samwel Mwayi, RELI AfricaActing Now: How Evidence and Practice Inform PoliciesPresenting Author: James Mburu, Mizizi Elimu Afrika Parallel Paper Session Foundational Learning Zebra A Chair: Dr. Maina Gioko, RELI Africa Parallel Sessions #5\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Foundational Learning\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Foundational Learning<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Closing the Foundational Learning Gap: What Evidence, Practice, And Policy Reveals From RELI Africa, Kenya<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Zebra A featuring 4 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Chair: Dr. Maina Gioko, RELI Africa<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1396\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1396\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1396\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 1: Foundational Learning<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chair:<\/strong> Dr. Maina Gioko, RELI Africa<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Bridging Foundational Learning Gaps through University\u2013Community Partnerships: Evidence from Nairobi\u2019s Informal Settlements<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: David Ochanda, RELI Africa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening FLN uptake using continuous assessments in low-cost schools in Mombasa County<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Mercy Munialo, RELI Africa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leveraging Language of the catchment area , School and Community Systems to Accelerate uptake of Literacy in Kajiado County<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Samwel Mwayi, RELI Africa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acting Now: How Evidence and Practice Inform Policies<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: James Mburu, Mizizi Elimu Afrika<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"SEL Assessment, Measurement, and Learning Outcomes Parallel paper session in Zebra B featuring 4 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #5Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-MakingSession Chair: Jane Ssebuyungo, RELI Africa \/ STiR EducationPresentationsMeasuring What Matters: CoMSELA as a Model for Cross-National SEL Assessment in East AfricaPresenting Author: Joakim Omollo Okeyo, Teach for KenyaCo-Authors: Herbert Kalyesubula, Teach for Uganda; Kundai Matyora, Teach for ZimbabweFrom Evidence to Impact: ALiVE Life Skills Assessment for Foundational Learning and Reform in TanzaniaPresenting Author: Judith Kimambo, Uwezo TanzaniaCo-Authors: Dr Aimtonga Amani, Uwezo TanzaniaProgression-Aligned Assessment as a Tool for Evidence-Based Educational Decision-MakingPresenting Author: Patricia Atukunda, Luigi Giussani FoundationCo-Authors: Martin Ariapa, Luigi Giussani Foundation; Pauline Nyakato, Luigi Giussani FoundationMeasuring Holistic Student Outcomes for Resilient, Future-Ready Systems in East AfricaPresenting Author: Murugi Kagotho, Teach for All Parallel Paper Session Data-Driven Decision-Making Zebra B Session Chair: Jane Ssebuyungo, RELI Africa \/ STiR Education Parallel Sessions #5\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Data-Driven Decision-Making\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Zebra B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">SEL Assessment, Measurement, and Learning Outcomes<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Zebra B featuring 4 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Zebra B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Jane Ssebuyungo, RELI Africa \/ STiR Education<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1397\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1397\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1397\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Jane Ssebuyungo, RELI Africa \/ STiR Education<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Measuring What Matters: CoMSELA as a Model for Cross-National SEL Assessment in East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Joakim Omollo Okeyo, Teach for Kenya<br \/>Co-Authors: Herbert Kalyesubula, Teach for Uganda; Kundai Matyora, Teach for Zimbabwe<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Evidence to Impact: ALiVE Life Skills Assessment for Foundational Learning and Reform in Tanzania<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Judith Kimambo, Uwezo Tanzania<br \/>Co-Authors: Dr Aimtonga Amani, Uwezo Tanzania<\/li>\n<li><strong>Progression-Aligned Assessment as a Tool for Evidence-Based Educational Decision-Making<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Patricia Atukunda, Luigi Giussani Foundation<br \/>Co-Authors: Martin Ariapa, Luigi Giussani Foundation; Pauline Nyakato, Luigi Giussani Foundation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measuring Holistic Student Outcomes for Resilient, Future-Ready Systems in East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Murugi Kagotho, Teach for All<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Digital Transformation, Governance, and Institutional Innovation in Higher Education Parallel paper session in Bogoria featuring 5 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #5Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 9: Higher EducationSession Chair: Prof. Ciriaka Gitonga, HERI AfricaPresentationsArtificial Intelligence and Governance in Higher Education: Building Future-Ready Universities in East AfricaPresenting Author: Edna Moi, Murang&#x27;a University of TechnologyDigital Transformation and Academic Freedom in East African Community Universities: A Contribution Towards Education for Sustainable DevelopmentPresenting Author: Mshilla Maghanga, Gulu UniversitySecuring Digital Higher Education Infrastructures for Regional Integration: Empirical Cyber Vulnerability Evidence and a Resilience Framework for East African Public UniversitiesPresenting Author: Stephen Kahara Wanjau, Murang&#x27;a University of TechnologyAdvancing Inclusive Stem Education Through Hands-On Digital Innovation: Insights From The Fundi Girls ProgramPresenting Author: Obote Geoffrey, Fundi BotsStrengthening Higher Education Data Systems for Policy and Planning in the East African CommunityPresenting Author: Daniel Omanyo, Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA)Co-Authors: Salome Guchu, IUCEA Parallel Paper Session Higher Education Bogoria Session Chair: Prof. Ciriaka Gitonga, HERI Africa; Presenters: Edna Moi; Mshilla Maghanga; Stephen Kahara Wanjau; Obote Geoffrey; Daniel Omanyo Parallel Sessions #5\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Higher Education\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Bogoria\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Higher Education<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Digital Transformation, Governance, and Institutional Innovation in Higher Education<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Bogoria featuring 5 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Bogoria<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Prof. Ciriaka Gitonga, HERI Africa; Presenters: Edna Moi; Mshilla Maghanga; Stephen Kahara Wanjau; Obote Geoffrey; Daniel Omanyo<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1398\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1398\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1398\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 9: Higher Education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Prof. Ciriaka Gitonga, HERI Africa<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Artificial Intelligence and Governance in Higher Education: Building Future-Ready Universities in East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Edna Moi, Murang&#x27;a University of Technology<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital Transformation and Academic Freedom in East African Community Universities: A Contribution Towards Education for Sustainable Development<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Mshilla Maghanga, Gulu University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Securing Digital Higher Education Infrastructures for Regional Integration: Empirical Cyber Vulnerability Evidence and a Resilience Framework for East African Public Universities<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Stephen Kahara Wanjau, Murang&#x27;a University of Technology<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advancing Inclusive Stem Education Through Hands-On Digital Innovation: Insights From The Fundi Girls Program<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Obote Geoffrey, Fundi Bots<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening Higher Education Data Systems for Policy and Planning in the East African Community<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Daniel Omanyo, Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA)<br \/>Co-Authors: Salome Guchu, IUCEA<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Innovating Youth Skills Development: Mentoring, Gender, and Human-Centred Approaches Parallel paper session in Block 300A featuring 4 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #5\r\n\r\nSource sub-theme: Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth Agency\r\n\r\nSession Chair: Dr. Samuel Mutweleli , Mzizi Elimu Afrika\r\nPresentations\r\n\r\n \tFrom Training to Work: A Human-Centered Design Approach to Strengthening Transitions for Vulnerable Young Women\r\nPresenting Author: Anita Akinyi, CorpsAfrica\/Kenya; Argie Muriuki, CorpsAfrica Kenya\r\n \tFrom Launch to Learning: Piloting the Skills for the Future Mentoring Curriculum in Africa\r\nPresenting Author: Daniel Nyanga, Hatua Network\r\n \tReframing TVET as a Pathway to Decent Work: Using Parasocial Workers and SBCC Tools to Shift Community Perceptions in Uganda\r\nPresenting Author: Sandra Abbo, Belgian Agency for International Cooperation\r\n \tInclusive School Readiness Assessment Toolkit \u2013 Evidence from Pilot Schools in Tanzania\r\nPresenting Author: Doreen Audax, Child Support Tanzania\r\nCo-Authors: Deogratius Makoti; Gaudence Kapinga, RELI Africa Parallel Paper Session TVET &amp; Youth Agency Block 300A Session Chair: Dr Estahappy Mariki, The Girls&#039; Foundation Tanzania Parallel Sessions #5\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"TVET &amp; Youth Agency\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Innovating Youth Skills Development: Mentoring, Gender, and Human-Centred Approaches<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Block 300A featuring 4 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Dr Estahappy Mariki, The Girls&#039; Foundation Tanzania<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1399\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1399\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1399\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 5: TVET &amp; Youth Agency<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Dr. Samuel Mutweleli , Mzizi Elimu Afrika<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>From Training to Work: A Human-Centered Design Approach to Strengthening Transitions for Vulnerable Young Women<\/strong><br \/>\nPresenting Author: Anita Akinyi, CorpsAfrica\/Kenya; Argie Muriuki, CorpsAfrica Kenya<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Launch to Learning: Piloting the Skills for the Future Mentoring Curriculum in Africa<\/strong><br \/>\nPresenting Author: Daniel Nyanga, Hatua Network<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reframing TVET as a Pathway to Decent Work: Using Parasocial Workers and SBCC Tools to Shift Community Perceptions in Uganda<\/strong><br \/>\nPresenting Author: Sandra Abbo, Belgian Agency for International Cooperation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inclusive School Readiness Assessment Toolkit \u2013 Evidence from Pilot Schools in Tanzania<\/strong><br \/>\nPresenting Author: Doreen Audax, Child Support Tanzania<br \/>\nCo-Authors: Deogratius Makoti; Gaudence Kapinga, RELI Africa<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Scaling Inclusion and Reform Through Regional Partnerships Parallel paper session in Block 300B featuring 4 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #5Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 8: Regional &amp; Continental PartnershipsSession Chair: Isabella Kaombwe, GIZ-EACPresentationsScaling What Works: A Regional Partnership Model for Advancing Gender Equality and Inclusion in Education across East AfricaPresenting Author: Olak Denis Ongaya, Link Community Development UgandaTurning Policy into Practice: The Gender in Education Movement (GiEM) as a Scalable Model for Coalition-Driven Inclusive Education Reform in East AfricaPresenting Author: Patricia Kwamboka Ochenge, Girl Child NetworkCo-Authors: Jackline Tanui, Girl Child Network; Felistus Mwikali, Girl Child Network; Mercy Musomi, Girl Child Network; Joyce Kinyanjui, Mzizi Elimu Afrika; Mary Chepkemoi, Mizizi ElimuFrom Direct Delivery to System Change: Strengthening Adolescent Girls\u2019 Agency and Well-being in UgandaPresenting Author: Brenda Nagasha, JM Education and Research CentreCo-Authors: John Mary Vianney Mitana, PhDThe Evolution of Speed School, from pilot to national programPresenting Authors: Ahmed Shale, Geneva Global; Joshua Muskin, Geneva Global; Joseph Larem, Geneva Global; and Nebiyu Mosa, Geneva Global Parallel Paper Session Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships Block 300B Session Chair: Isabella Kaombwe, GIZ-EAC Parallel Sessions #5\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Scaling Inclusion and Reform Through Regional Partnerships<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Block 300B featuring 4 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Isabella Kaombwe, GIZ-EAC<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1400\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1400\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1400\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 8: Regional &amp; Continental Partnerships<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Isabella Kaombwe, GIZ-EAC<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Scaling What Works: A Regional Partnership Model for Advancing Gender Equality and Inclusion in Education across East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Olak Denis Ongaya, Link Community Development Uganda<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turning Policy into Practice: The Gender in Education Movement (GiEM) as a Scalable Model for Coalition-Driven Inclusive Education Reform in East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Patricia Kwamboka Ochenge, Girl Child Network<br \/>Co-Authors: Jackline Tanui, Girl Child Network; Felistus Mwikali, Girl Child Network; Mercy Musomi, Girl Child Network; Joyce Kinyanjui, Mzizi Elimu Afrika; Mary Chepkemoi, Mizizi Elimu<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Direct Delivery to System Change: Strengthening Adolescent Girls\u2019 Agency and Well-being in Uganda<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Brenda Nagasha, JM Education and Research Centre<br \/>Co-Authors: John Mary Vianney Mitana, PhD<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Evolution of Speed School, from pilot to national program<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Authors: Ahmed Shale, Geneva Global; Joshua Muskin, Geneva Global; Joseph Larem, Geneva Global; and Nebiyu Mosa, Geneva Global<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Strengthening Higher Education Systems through Governance, Services, and Organizational Innovation Parallel paper session in Block 300C featuring 4 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #5Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 9: Higher EducationSession Chair: Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEAPresentationsHarmonization Without Hegemony: Navigating National Curriculum Reform and Federal Decentralization in Somali Higher EducationPresenting Author: Dr. Mohamoud Mohamoud, Higher Education Commission of Puntland State, SomaliaFrom Innovation to Integration: Engineering Coherent Learning Systems for Measurable Impact for Higher EducationPresenting Author: Opiyo Michael Ouru, KCA UniversityCo-Authors: Daisy Chepkoech Omaera \/ Dr. Kenneth Goga RianyE-services Integration Framework for Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study of Uganda Martyrs UniversityPresenting Author: Luwaga Jude, Uganda Martyrs UniversityCo-Authors: Nagawa Violet, Uganda Martyrs University; Mirembe Eva, Uganda Martyrs University; Sibitenda Harriet, Uganda Martyrs University; Muchake Brian, Uganda Martyrs UniversityUMU SMARTCAF: A SMART Cafeteria Management and Face Recognition Meal Verification System for Uganda Martyrs University (UMU)Presenting Author: Kato Joseph Bwanikam, Uganda Martyrs University Parallel Paper Session Higher Education Block 300C Session Chair: Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEA Parallel Sessions #5\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Higher Education\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Block 300C\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Higher Education<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Strengthening Higher Education Systems through Governance, Services, and Organizational Innovation<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Block 300C featuring 4 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Block 300C<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEA<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1401\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1401\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1401\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 9: Higher Education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Dr. Salome Guchu, IUCEA<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Harmonization Without Hegemony: Navigating National Curriculum Reform and Federal Decentralization in Somali Higher Education<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Dr. Mohamoud Mohamoud, Higher Education Commission of Puntland State, Somalia<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Innovation to Integration: Engineering Coherent Learning Systems for Measurable Impact for Higher Education<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Opiyo Michael Ouru, KCA University<br \/>Co-Authors: Daisy Chepkoech Omaera \/ Dr. Kenneth Goga Riany<\/li>\n<li><strong>E-services Integration Framework for Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study of Uganda Martyrs University<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Luwaga Jude, Uganda Martyrs University<br \/>Co-Authors: Nagawa Violet, Uganda Martyrs University; Mirembe Eva, Uganda Martyrs University; Sibitenda Harriet, Uganda Martyrs University; Muchake Brian, Uganda Martyrs University<\/li>\n<li><strong>UMU SMARTCAF: A SMART Cafeteria Management and Face Recognition Meal Verification System for Uganda Martyrs University (UMU)<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Kato Joseph Bwanikam, Uganda Martyrs University<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Education Financing for Quality, Equity, and Sustainability Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns A featuring 4 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #5Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 6: Financing, Accountability &amp; GovernanceSession Chair: Dr. Polycarp Omara, Muni UniversityPresentationsCost of Quality Education per Student: Financing Quality Public Primary Education in UgandaPresenting Author: Pascal Muhangi, Civil Society Budget Advocacy GroupCo-Authors: Kobia David Simon, OxfamFrom Dependency to Resilience: Harnessing Individual Giving for Sustainable Education Financing in East AfricaPresenting Author: Dr. Pauline M. Wambua, Epic-AfricaCo-Authors: Sega Diallo, Epic-AfricaIs More Spending Enough? Public Education Financing and Primary Education Quality: Evidence with Policy Implications for East AfricaPresenting Author: Pascal Muhangi, Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group, Makerere University Business SchoolPlanned Household Education Financing for School Retention: Lessons from Uganda\u2019s Parents Education Insurance Scheme [PEIS]Presenting Author: Fredrick Kayiira, Initiative for Mtoto wa Shule [IMS] Parallel Paper Session Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance Mount Kenya Lawns A Session Chair: Dr. Polycarp Omara, Muni University Parallel Sessions #5\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Mount Kenya Lawns A\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Education Financing for Quality, Equity, and Sustainability<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns A featuring 4 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mount Kenya Lawns A<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: Dr. Polycarp Omara, Muni University<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1402\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1402\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1402\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 6: Financing, Accountability &amp; Governance<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> Dr. Polycarp Omara, Muni University<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cost of Quality Education per Student: Financing Quality Public Primary Education in Uganda<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Pascal Muhangi, Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group<br \/>Co-Authors: Kobia David Simon, Oxfam<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Dependency to Resilience: Harnessing Individual Giving for Sustainable Education Financing in East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Dr. Pauline M. Wambua, Epic-Africa<br \/>Co-Authors: Sega Diallo, Epic-Africa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is More Spending Enough? Public Education Financing and Primary Education Quality: Evidence with Policy Implications for East Africa<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Pascal Muhangi, Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group, Makerere University Business School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Planned Household Education Financing for School Retention: Lessons from Uganda\u2019s Parents Education Insurance Scheme [PEIS]<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Fredrick Kayiira, Initiative for Mtoto wa Shule [IMS]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"The Role of Agency in Shaping Girls\u2019 Educational Outcomes in Tanzania: Evidence from the Binti Shupavu Program in Morogoro Region Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns B featuring 3 presentations. Session block: Parallel Sessions #5Source sub-theme: Sub-theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-MakingSession Chair: MaryRehema Mkumbo, GLAMIPresentationsRCT Design and MethodologyPresenting Author: MaryRehema Mkumbo, GLAMIKey Quantitative FindingsPresenting Author: Asimwe Suedi, GLAMIImplementation Lessons, Qualitative Insights &amp; Policy ImplicationsPresenting Author: Herieth Lema, GLAMI Parallel Paper Session Data-Driven Decision-Making Mount Kenya Lawns B Session Chair: MaryRehema Mkumbo, GLAMI Parallel Sessions #5\"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"Data-Driven Decision-Making\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Parallel Paper Session\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Mount Kenya Lawns B\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Parallel Paper Session<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--track\">Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">The Role of Agency in Shaping Girls\u2019 Educational Outcomes in Tanzania: Evidence from the Binti Shupavu Program in Morogoro Region<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Parallel paper session in Mount Kenya Lawns B featuring 3 presentations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mount Kenya Lawns B<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Session leads:<\/strong> Session Chair: MaryRehema Mkumbo, GLAMI<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1403\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1403\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1403\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Session block:<\/strong> Parallel Sessions #5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source sub-theme:<\/strong> Sub-theme 7: Data-Driven Decision-Making<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session Chair:<\/strong> MaryRehema Mkumbo, GLAMI<\/p>\n<h5>Presentations<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>RCT Design and Methodology<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: MaryRehema Mkumbo, GLAMI<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Quantitative Findings<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Asimwe Suedi, GLAMI<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation Lessons, Qualitative Insights &amp; Policy Implications<\/strong><br \/>Presenting Author: Herieth Lema, GLAMI<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">12:45pm \u2013 1:45pm<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-featured\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Conference Closing Conference communique, closing prayer, anthems, and official closing remarks. Co-Masters of Ceremonies:\r\n\r\nDr. James Jowi, East Africa Community\r\nEvelyn Rutazaha, GIZ \/ EAC;\r\n\r\nRapporteurs: Jane Sebuyungo, STiR Education; Herieth Raja Lema, GLAMI \/ RELI\r\n\r\nReading of conference communique: The United Republic of Tanzania, EAC\r\n\r\nClosing Remarks\r\n\r\nH.E Amb. Stephen Patrick Mbundi, Secretary General, EAC - Represented by Deputy Secretary General\r\nHon. Phyllis Chemutai, Minister of State for Education and Sports, Uganda &amp; Chair for Sectoral Council on Education, Science &amp; Technology, Culture &amp; Sports (SCESTCS)\r\nHon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Chair of EAC Council of Ministers, 1st Deputy Prime Minister, Uganda and Minister for EAC Affairs, Uganda\r\n\r\nClosing remarks by the chief guest\r\nClosing Prayer\r\nEAC Anthem\r\nNational Anthem of the Republic of Kenya\r\nPhoto Session Closing Ceremony  Jambo Hall  \"\n\t\t\tdata-track=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-type=\"Closing Ceremony\"\n\t\t\tdata-location=\"Jambo Hall\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__badges\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge eaca-badge--featured\">Featured<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eaca-badge\">Closing Ceremony<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"eaca-card__title\">Conference Closing<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"eaca-card__summary\">Conference communique, closing prayer, anthems, and official closing remarks.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 11-8 11S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jambo Hall<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"eaca-details-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1405\"><span>View session details<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"eaca-action-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reliafrica.org\/2nd-EAC-Education-Conference\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php?action=eaca_download_ics&#038;session=1405\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M16 3v4M8 3v4M3 10h18\"><\/path><\/svg>Add to calendar<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eaca-agenda-1-details-1405\" class=\"eaca-card__details\" hidden><p><strong>Co-Masters of Ceremonies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. James Jowi, East Africa Community<br \/>\nEvelyn Rutazaha, GIZ \/ EAC;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rapporteurs:<\/strong> Jane Sebuyungo, STiR Education; Herieth Raja Lema, GLAMI \/ RELI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reading of conference communique:<\/strong> The United Republic of Tanzania, EAC<\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Closing Remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>H.E Amb. Stephen Patrick Mbundi, Secretary General, EAC - Represented by Deputy Secretary General<br \/>\nHon. Phyllis Chemutai, Minister of State for Education and Sports, Uganda &amp; Chair for Sectoral Council on Education, Science &amp; Technology, Culture &amp; Sports (SCESTCS)<br \/>\nHon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Chair of EAC Council of Ministers, 1st Deputy Prime Minister, Uganda and Minister for EAC Affairs, Uganda<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closing remarks by the chief guest<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5>Closing Prayer<\/h5>\n<h5>EAC Anthem<\/h5>\n<h5>National Anthem of the Republic of Kenya<\/h5>\n<p>Photo Session<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-time-column\"><span class=\"eaca-time-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><p class=\"eaca-time-label\">1:45pm \u2013 2:45pm<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eaca-card-stack\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article\n\t\t\tclass=\"eaca-card is-break\"\n\t\t\tdata-search=\"Lunch Lunch at Jambo Hall Foyer.  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