Big data is reshaping education across Africa, but challenges persist. Experts from the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Mondays Africa highlight the potential for data-driven decision-making. Chinedu Anarado and Ciku Mbugua emphasize the vast scope of educational data and its potential to address system gaps. Joshua Chijioke advocates for modernizing curricula using meaningful data. Luke Stannard stresses data’s role in addressing inequalities and holding governments accountable. EdTech startups like EduTAMS in Nigeria exemplify data-driven solutions accelerating education. Despite challenges in infrastructure and privacy, the benefits of leveraging big data in education are clear. Governments must prioritize data protection and equity for transformative change.
