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How civil society uses digital tools to increase accountability in education
This article was first published by the Global Partnership for Education in the Education for all blog. From basic mobile applications to sophisticated data analytics platforms, online crowdsourcing, georeferencing and chatbots, organizations supported by GPE Education Out Loud are using technologies to bridge the gap between governments and civil society, creating new channels for interaction and oversight.
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Corruption in schools undermines children's education
Congo DR
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Esther Ndalafina - Radio Okapi
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Empowering civil society to fight against corruption in education
Improving transparency and accountability are crucial measures in the fight against corruption. For the education sector, this is no exception as corruption can impede access and undermine equity and quality. However, several tools exist to help education stakeholders, including civil society actors, take steps to hold service providers accountable and improve education service oversight and delivery.
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CS Machogu takes teachers to task on 'ghost candidates'
Kenya
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Lewis Nyaundi - The Standard
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Education dept accused of clandestine dealings
Pakistan
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Safdar Rizvi - The Express Tribune
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Teachers fired for leaking matric exam information
South Africa
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Melody Chironda - All Africa
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Using digital tools to promote transparency and accountability
Digital tools have the potential to overhaul the management of education systems, while also fostering transparency and accountability within the sector. For example, data portals can inform citizens about the amounts of funds allocated to schools, satellite systems can monitor school locations and construction, and artificial intelligence can perform automated audits and monitor public spending in schools. Digital tools can also address pressing issues such as ghost teachers, absenteeism, examination fraud, forged certificates, and fake diplomas.
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Empowering students for just societies: a handbook to teach integrity in secondary schools
Paris; Vienna, UNESCO; United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2024
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