African leaders call for higher education transformation
The Mastercard Foundation hosted the inaugural Higher Education Transformation Convening in Accra, where African higher education leaders, the African Union, governments, financiers, industry partners and young people discussed aligning universities with labour markets and development priorities. Delegates highlighted curricula co-designed with employers, competency-based credentials, technology leadership, and research that moves into industry and government. The event also presented the first AHEFT Prize laureates and confirmed a USD 500 million commitment to recognize at least 150 institutions over the next decade, with each winning university receiving USD 3 million to scale transformative initiatives.
AHEFT Prize commits USD 500 million to transform universities
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Leaders met in Accra to discuss transforming higher education for human capital development. The gathering included prize awards and a large funding commitment. Next steps include 2027 prize applications and system-level shifts to 2028.
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