A situational analysis on the state of the education research field in Africa

This report reveals a promising landscape characterised by the dedication of the actors’ and rapid growth in research publications. However, a concerning trend emerges: up to 90% of African education research publications are self-funded, with international sources providing most of the funding for the remaining 10%. This reliance on external funding hinders the quality and quantity of research outputs. Our analysis reveals an immature education research landscape across Africa, compounding the challenges of external funding dependency. This disconnects between funding sources and research needs not only diminishes research quality but also widens the gap between produced research and required knowledge for decision-makers.