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From School to Jobs: A Journey for the Young People of Western and Central Africa | Ama's Story
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Despite progress in access to education over the years, 80% of 10-year-old children in Western and Central Africa are unable to read and understand a simple text, and more than 32 million children remain out of school, the largest share of the world’s out of school children. Yet, it is possible to turn the tide with more investments in education reforms by 2025. Watch the trajectory of Ama, and learn how this curious little girl who loves to learn is able to go to primary school until joining the workforce. Learn more: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/education/overview?cid=ECR_YT_Worldbank_EN_EXT 00:00 Introducing Ama and her engaging home environment 00:16 Success for Ama starts in primary school 00:49 Secondary school after a strong foundation 01:36 Acquiring high quality skills in the university 01:55 Entering the workforce and adult learning programs 02:15 Better learning outcomes: How to make this a reality for every child? ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌐 The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. http://www.worldbank.org
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Despite progress in access to education over the years, 80% of 10-year-old children in Western and Central Africa are unable to read and understand a simple text, and more than 32 million children remain out of school, the largest share of the world’s out of school children. Yet, it is possible to turn the tide with more investments in education reforms by 2025. Watch the trajectory of Ama, and learn how this curious little girl who loves to learn is able to go to primary school until joining the workforce.
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