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Pathways to Excellence: EduQuality school leaders make strides towards improvement across 18 domains of school quality

by Natalie Davirro

Opportunity EduFinance has published a new report: Pathways to Excellence: Assessing EduQuality school progress in quality improvements, which uses data collected from more than 200 schools and reveals that EduQuality school leaders are successfully improving their school quality across 18 different areas. Pathways to Excellence – which aims to train and empower school leaders around 18 domains of school quality – is having a powerful impact on school leaders, who continue to make strides…

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"We need greater collaboration between education stakeholders" - Reflections on Opportunity International's UN General Assembly Side Event

by Maham Khuhro and Catherine O'Shea

On September 18th, 2023, Opportunity International EduFinance held a side event as part of the United Nations General Assembly. The event sparked important discussions about how non-state actors can improve education access and quality for students in low- and middle-income countries, especially those in hard-to-reach areas. Furthermore, the event aimed to identify key steps for more equitable and more efficient education financing.The panel included:Andrew McCusker, Head of Education Finance, Opportunity…

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"When people understand the value of education, they tend to pursue it" - EduQuality Pakistan Launch

by Maham Khuhro

  Pakistan is reported to have the world’s second-highest number of out-of-school children, with almost 23 million children between the ages of 5 and 16 not attending school, representing 44% of the total population in this age group. To help tackle this issue, EduQuality, a program of Opportunity EduFinance, has launched in Pakistan, and is currently partnering with 150 schools in areas across the province of Punjab including, Rajanpur, Khanewal, Vehari, Nankana, Pakpattan, Okara, Multan, Sheikhupura,…

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77% of schools who attend EduFinance School Leadership Academies across 10 countries seek school improvement loans as a result

by Maham Khuhro and Catherine O'Shea

  As Opportunity EduFinance expands the number of financial institutions and schools it partners with, there has been a continued increase in the frequency of School Leadership Academies (SLA). These SLA workshops serve as a valuable forum where local school leaders can engage directly with financial institutions, enhancing the prospects of establishing loan partnerships to fund school development. To learn more about the SLA workshops, we spoke with Rachel Tabor, ETAF Associate, and Robinah Zawedde,…

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“Estoy ansiosa por ver los avances increíbles que lograrán. ¡El impacto será enorme!” Lanzamiento de EduQuality en República Dominicana y Guatemala.

by Opportunity EduFinance

  Pie de foto: Jael Mendez “El equipo de especialistas en educación hizo un gran trabajo para enseñarnos todo lo que necesitamos saber para convertir nuestros colegios en lugares de calidad”. Jael Mendez, colegio Enriquillo de Herrera, clúster de innovadores que alcanzan objetivos, República Dominicana. A lo largo de los últimos meses, se lanzó el programa EduQuality de Opportunity EduFinance en dos nuevos países: República Dominicana y Guatemala. Un equipo de especialistas en educación…

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‘I can't wait to see all the amazing things they'll achieve. The impact is going to be tremendous!’ EduQuality launches in the Dominican Republic and Guatemala

by Opportunity EduFinance

  Caption: Jael Mendez The team of Education Specialists make a great effort to teach us everything we need to make our schools places full of quality.\" - Jael Mendez, Enriquillo de Herrera School, Innovators Achieving Goals Cluster, Dominican Republic Over the last few months, EduQuality - a program of Opportunity EduFinance - has launched in two new countries, the Dominican Republic and Guatemala. A team of Education Specialists led Introductory Seminars for low-fee non-state school leaders…

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UNESCO International Literacy Day – CATALYZE EduFinance DRC phonics training builds a strong foundation

by CATALYZE EduFinance DRC

  Caption: An Education Specialist visit The low-cost private sector has undergone rapid expansion in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)  due to factors such as population growth, increased enrollment, and parental aspirations for quality education. Opportunity International estimates that registered private schools in the country represent about 21% of the market, with much higher rates in Kinshasa, where two out of three schools are private. The USAID CATALYZE EduFinance DRC program—…

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Staff Spotlight: Lucy Kabalisa

by Opportunity International

With over two decades of banking experience, Lucy Kabalisa understands the power of finance. As EduFinance's Technical Assistance Advisor, Zambia, she brings that expertise directly to low-cost private schools – using data analysis, performance monitoring, and reporting to help school leaders access the resources needed to serve even more children. But Lucy believes the essence of this work goes beyond just numbers and balance sheets — it's about transforming lives and unlocking potential. To…

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New research reveals US$4.4 billion market demand for education finance in India

by Surabhi Narendranath

Opportunity EduFinance recently completed its largest market research study to date in India, with 360 affordable non-state schools and 754 parents being interviewed across five states over February-May 2023. The study aimed to provide a deeper understanding of both the willingness and ability to borrow amongst schools and parents.  The results will be used to build a business case for financing affordable education in India; and support local financial institutions to develop and grow sustainable…

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“We want to create a sense of belonging and involvement.” Education Specialists from Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda reflect on School Leadership Professional Development

by Catherine O’Shea and Surabhi Kumar

Affordable non-state schools are set up by entrepreneurs from a variety of backgrounds. These include former teachers as well as business professionals. As with many business owners they often discover they lack key skills which would be beneficial for operating their schools. As part of the EduQuality Program, a global team of Education Specialists in 12 countries deliver School Leadership Professional Development (SLPD). This offers senior school leaders the chance to take part in interactive sessions…

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