Thread by @SolomonMKassa

1/ Let this infographic I put together sink in & discomfort us all to do something! With a total of 26,069,908 students (pre-primary to college), the chronic issue of access to quality education with a severe lack of essential infrastructure in place is very concerning! #Ethiopia

2/ This infographic doesn’t even include the very concerning data (I don’t have the figures) of dropouts at different education levels due to economic, hunger, conflict, and other reasons.

3/ Also, the teacher-to-students ratio is very alarming (pre-primary – 1:102; primary (1-8) – 1:36; secondary – 1:27; higher education – 1:32). In addition, the rate of licensed/credentialed teachers and school leaders is very low.

4/ With half the pop of teenagers (under 19) & the literacy rate at 51.8%, education is one of the most important areas we all should focus as a nation! The future of #Ethiopia lies on the next gen who can have access to a quality & equitable education! #NationBuilding @fdremoe