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Burkina Faso: Nine teacher training institutes receive computer equipment
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Nine teacher training institutes and schools in Burkina Faso have been equipped with computer hardware as part of the Project to strengthen teacher capacities to promote continuous and inclusive access to safe and quality education for girls in West Africa. The handover ceremony took place on April 22, 2026. The equipment includes 117 tablets, 9 projectors, 9 smartphones for teaching, 9 multifunction printers, and 9 backup hard drives. Brigitte Sawadogo/Ou茅draogo, representative of the Minister of National Education, stated that these resources will enhance initial and continuous teacher training, facilitate access to diverse digital educational materials, promote interactive and innovative teaching methods, and strengthen digital inclusion. This initiative, implemented by UNESCO's International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa IICBA in six countries including Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Chad, Nigeria, and Cameroon, addresses challenges such as the shortage of qualified teachers, unequal access to education, and specific obstacles faced by girls. Saliou Sall, IICBA's senior program coordinator, emphasized that strengthening teacher capacities is crucial for improving education quality. The project is supported by the Japanese government, with Ambassador Jun Nagashima reaffirming Japan's commitment to Burkina Faso's development efforts, highlighting the indispensable role of digital tools in modern education.
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