A House Without a Foundation: Inside Ethiopia’s Education Emergency

As many as 90% of Grade 4 students in Ethiopia might not be able to read a simple paragraph.

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A House Without a Foundation: Inside Ethiopia’s Education Emergency

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Ethiopia's Ministerial Council Approves Digital 2030 Strategy

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