Participation of the Teacher Task Force in the APPRENDRE international seminar in Dakar

The International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 will take part in the international seminar organized by the APPRENDRE programme from 28 to 29 October 2025 in Dakar, Senegal, on the theme “How to attract, train and retain teachers in the profession?” On this occasion, the Secretariat of the Task Force will present a forthcoming paper on the role of effective implementation of Teacher Management Information Systems (TMIS) in strengthening teacher planning and management across sub-Saharan Africa. The paper highlights how reliable, up-to-date data on teachers can help address shortages and imbalances in teacher quantity, quality and diversity, and support evidence-based policymaking.

The seminar, which will be conducted in French, will bring together research teams, ministries of education, institutional representatives and international partners, including AFD, the World Bank, the Global Partnership for Education, CONFEMEN and UNESCO. Over two days, participants will discuss the results of 11 research projects carried out in nine African countries, focusing on factors influencing teacher motivation, retention and professional development.

By taking part in this dialogue, the Teacher Task Force reaffirms its commitment to supporting countries in developing effective teacher policies and systems, ensuring that every learner is taught by a qualified, motivated and well-supported teacher, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4.

For more information about the seminar and its programme, please visit the APPRENDRE website.