EduCatalyst Africa
Educatalyst Africa podcast explores the triumphs, challenges, and solutions within the educational landscape of Africa. We aim to spotlight transformative solutions that can stimulate Africa’s development through top-notch equitable and inclusive education. We will have deep conversations with some of the most brilliant minds in and outside of Africa. Hosted by Nneka Otokwala, a Nigerian lawyer and development enthusiast with a passion for building sustainable and equitable education systems in Africa. Nneka has over 15 years of legal experience and is currently with the World Bank Group.*
*Opinions expressed by Nneka in this podcast are solely hers and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the World Bank Group.
EduCatalyst Africa
Latest Episodes
S3E6 Scaling Impact: The 10 million African Girls Campaign
In this episode, Nneka Otokwala speaks with Simi Nwogugu, CEO of JA Africa and founder of the 10 Million African Girls (10MAG) Campaign. Simi shares the inspiration behind this ambitious initiative, her journey advocating for girls' education a...
The Education I Wish I Had (Series)
In this episode, Nneka is joined by Scolla Jonathan for a reflective conversation on The Education I Wish I Had — a series exploring the gaps between traditional education systems and the realities young people face today...
Rewriting the Rules: Education Reform for Africa's Future
In this episode, Nneka is joined by Prof. Kingsley Moghalu OON to explore what it truly means to rethink and reform education systems for Africa’s future. Drawing on his deep experience in economics, policy, and leadership, the conversation cha...
Pathways for Aligning TVET with Industry and 4IR Needs
In this episode, Nneka is joined by Yamal Matabudul to explore how Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) can be better aligned with the evolving needs of industry in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Drawing on...
Aligning Education with the world of work
In this episode, Nneka is joined by Chinwude Nwana to explore how education systems can be better aligned with the realities of today’s and tomorrow’s world of work. Drawing on Chinwude’s experience across education and workforce development, t...