The Education Collaborative

The Education Collaborative spearheads a model of collective engagement that promises to significantly reshape higher education outcomes for students. This transformative scale initiative adopts a network approach that fosters trust and collective commitments among higher education leaders and stakeholders, driving sustainable results within the systems they govern and influence. At the core of this pioneering movement lies a membership model that encourages open engagement and sharing and fosters a sense of community accountability among participating institutions. The Collaborative is establishing sub-regional hubs, led by exemplary public and private institutions within each region, to ensure that this model incorporates a deep level of contextualization within different regulatory environments. By doing so, institutions can deepen their ability to advance quality education outcomes while raising the bar for other regional institutions. Targeting systemic transformation, we conceptualise impact as an interrelated spectrum where engagements within the network result in improved outcomes for individuals, their institutions, regions, and the continent. We utilise both quantitative and qualitative approaches to track these outcomes and progress, supporting decision-making on strategy and resource allocation, and communicating impact to various stakeholders. By 2030, The Education Collaborative aims to build a 140-member network that transforms at least 1 million students into ethical, entrepreneurial leaders capable of creating jobs, advancing industries, and driving economic growth across Africa. Over the last six years, the Collaborative has grown considerably in reach and impact in the higher-ed space in sub-Saharan Africa. We have built the foundations for establishing thought leadership in key focal areas by launching scalable initiatives, developing tools and case studies, and strategic partnerships with member institutions and organisations.