ADEA Biennale/Triennale Publications

ADEA's Triennale (formerly Biennale, see Box 1 below) Meetings are the high point of the activities and life of the Association. The main objective of the meetings is to encourage and sustain frank and open discussions between African ministers of education, development agencies, NGOs, CSOs and education professionals and researchers. These discussions are vital for ADEA as they help to guide the Association's future actions, dialogue being one of the keys towards sowing the seeds for better understanding and progress.  Each meeting focuses on a theme of main concern for the development of education in Africa. ADEA publishes the proceedings of the meetings and compiles, in a separate volume, the papers and studies that were presented and discussed. 

Triennale Meeting, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 2012

Proceedings of the 2012 ADEA Triennale on Education and Training in Africa
This document is an account of the proceengs of 2012 Triennale on Education and Training in Africa.The Triennale was held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso,February 11 to 17, 2012. 

General Synthesis
General Synthesis Document Presented at the 2012 ADEA Triennale on Education and Training in Africa, February 11-17, 2012, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso By Mamadou Ndoye and Richard Walther

ADEA Triennale Synthesis Sub-Theme 1
This document was prepared by ADEA for its 2012 Triennale meeting in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The views and opinions expressed in this volume are those of the authors and should not be attributed to ADEA, to its members or affiliated organizations or toany individual acting on behalf of ADEA.

ADEA Triennale Synthesis Sub-Theme 2
This document was prepared by ADEA for its 2012 Triennale meeting in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The views and opinions expressed in this volume are those of the authors and should not be attributed to ADEA, to its members or affiliated organizations or toany individual acting on behalf of ADEA.
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ADEA Triennale Synthesis Sub-Theme 3
This document was prepared by ADEA for its 2012 Triennale meeting in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The views and opinions expressed in this volume are those of the authors and should not be attributed to ADEA.

Biennial Meeting 2008, Maputo 

Post-Primary Education in Africa: Challenges and Approaches for Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa
Synthesis prepared for and lessons learned from the 2008 ADEA Biennale on Education in Africa (Maputo, Mozambique, May 5-9, 2008) By HOPPERS, Wim. ADEA Secretariat 2009. ISBN: 92-9178-092-8. Also exists in French.
The 2008 Biennale 2008 was devoted to discussing the challenges and approaches in post-primary education examining ,the most recent tools, knowledge and practices that are liable to bring continent-wide progress in Africa. This publication analyzes the principle findings and outcomes emanating from the Biennale discussions. It reviews experiences in sub-Saharan Africa related to the expansion of primary education and the incorporation of lower secondary education'; as well as the articulation between upper secondary and tertiary forms of education and training. It provides insight into the range of learning opportunities for PPE and its future direction In Africa.

Proceedings of the 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa
This document is an account of the proceedings of 2008 ADEA Biennale on Education in Africa. The Biennale was held in Maputo, Mozambique, May 5-9, 2008. The views and opinions expressed in this report are those of the authors and should not be attributed to ADEA, to its members or affiliated organizations or to any individual acting on behalf of ADEA. The report was prepared by Anna Obura, education specialist and rapporteur for the Biennale.

Biennial Meeting, 2006

More and Better Education. What Makes Effective Learning in Schools and in Literacy and Early Childhood Development Programs?
Proceedings of the ADEA Biennial Meeting (Libreville, Gabon , March 27-31, 2006). ADEA Secretariat 2006. ISBN : 978-92-9178-075-4. Also Exists in French.
The ADEA Biennial Meeting held in Gabon in 2006 explored the three main themes of effective literacy programs, effective schools and improvement of quality, and ECD programs that can be scaled up in Africa. 536 people from 38 countries in sub-Saharan Africa took part in the meeting, including 41ministers and deputy ministers and 108 officials. Also in attendance were representatives of various development agencies, foundations, non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations, as well as, researchers, academics and resource persons from Africa and elsewhere. This document gives an account of the proceedings of the meetings. 

More and Better Education What Makes Effective Learning in African Literacy Programs?
Lessons learned from the ADEA 2006 Biennale on Education in Africa (Libreville, Gabon, March 27-31, 2006) on the Characteristics, Conditions and Factors Underlying Effective Schools and Literacy and Early Childhood Development Programs.
The chapters in this book were presented for the first time as conference documents for the 2006 ADEA Biennale, which focused on the theme “Characteristics, Conditions and Factors underlying Effective Schools and Literacy and Early Childhood Development Programs”. The documents were subsequently edited to integrate the exchanges and the comments made at the Biennale. The Working Group on Non-Formal Education (WGNFE) contributed in methodological terms to the exploration of effective literacy policies and practicies.

Biennial Meeting, 2003

The Challenge of Learning: Improving the Quality of Basic Education in Sub-Saharan Africa 
Document prepared for the 2003 ADEA Biennial Meeting. (Grand Baie, Mauritius, December 3-6, 2003). Edited by VERSPOOR, Adriaan. Contributions by DEMBÉLÉ, M.; GREANEY, V.; KELLAGHAN, T.; MINGAT, A.; MOULTON, J.; NAIDOO, J.; NDOYE, M.; OXENHAM, J.; SCHUBERT, J.; SEDEL, C.; VAN UYTHEM, B. ADEA Secretariat, 2005. ISBN: 92-9178-049-9. Also exists in French. 
This book is based on 22 country case studies documenting experiences with quality improvement programs in Africa, forty background papers and a review of unpublished African literature. It summarizes research findings on quality and quality improvement, equity and gender and documents changes in the way external agencies help countries make progress towards the EFA goals. It reviews experiences in sub-Saharan Africa related to the following issues: "Investments in inputs that are most cost-effective"; "Curriculum reforms to enhance relevance"; "Changes in instructional strategies and teacher development to improve school effectiveness"; and "Differentiation of programs and diversification of providers to improve equity of results". It explores how the emphasis on quality and equity affect the way education systems are financed and managed, and how student's learning progress is measured and monitored. Finally it provides a strategic framework for quality improvement. A summary of this book also exists (ISBN: 92-9178-052-9)

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Summary of the book (PDF Format 589 Ko). 

The Quest for Quality: Learning from the African Experience.
Proceedings of the ADEA Biennial Meeting (Grand Baie, Mauritius, December 3-6, 2003). ADEA Secretariat, 2004. ISBN: 92-9178-048-0. Also exists in French. 
This publication is a report of ADEA's 2003 Biennial Meeting, which explored the theme of "Improving the quality of education". A number of country case studies and documents prepared by education specialists, working groups, and bilateral and multilateral agencies were presented and discussed. Close to 400 participants including 35 ministers and deputy ministers were present at the meeting which was held in Grand Baie, Mauritius.

Biennial Meeting, 2001

Reaching Out, Reaching All: Sustaining Effective Policy and Practice for Education in Africa, Fighting HIV/AIDS 
Papers from the ADEA Biennial Meeting (Arusha, Tanzania, October 7-11, 2001). Edited by the ADEA Secretariat. Contributions by Akoulouze, R; Badcock-Walters, P.; Dembélé, M.; Galabawa, J.; Mafela, L.; Niane, B.; Opubor, A.E.; Perlman, H.; Rugalema, G.;. Samoff, J.; Sack, R.; Sebatane, E. M.; Sow, P.M.; Wright, C. ADEA Secretariat, 2005. ISBN: 92-9178-045-6. Also exists in French.
How can educational policies and practices that have proved effective be scaled up and sustained? This question, examined in depth by ADEA in 2000-2001, is reviewed in these pages, which bring together the major documents presented at ADEA's 2001 Biennial Meeting. Among the topics covered are: "Scaling up educational reforms"; "The role of communication for increasing participation by the stakeholders"; "Educational networks in Africa"; "Leading educational programs; the impact of HIV/AIDS on education"; and, "Identifying the most promising approaches for overcoming HIV/AIDS through education".

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Reaching out, Reaching All - Sustaining Effective Policy and Practice for Education in Africa.
Proceedings of the ADEA Biennial Meeting (Arusha, Tanzania, October 7-11, 2001). ADEA Secretariat, 2002. ISBN: 92-9178-026-X. Also exists in French.
ADEA's 2001 Biennial Meeting reflected on how to sustain and expand policies and practices that have proved effective. This document gives an account of the proceedings of the meeting which took place in Arusha, Tanzania, October 7-11, 2001.

Biennial Meeting, 1999

What Works and What's New in Education: Africa Speaks!
Report from a Prospective, Stocktaking Review of Education in Sub-Saharan Africa (Johannesburg, South Africa, December 1999). ADEA Secretariat, 2001. ISBN: 92-9178-026-X. Also exists in French. 
The 1999 Biennial Meeting focused on lessons learned from successful African experiences. This report is the synthesis of case studies reported from 26 country teams and 7 ADEA Working Groups. The case studies are the outcome of an exercise referred to as ADEA's "Prospective, Stock-Taking Review of Education in Africa". For this exercise, ADEA asked all African Ministries of Education and its Working Groups to identify initiatives that had been successful in addressing issues of access, quality, and capacity building.

What Works and What's New in Education: Africa Speaks!
Proceedings of the ADEA Biennial Meeting (Johannesburg, South Africa, 5-9 December 1999). ADEA Secretariat, 2000. ISBN: 92-9178-024-3.Also exists in French.
This document gives an account of the proceedings of the 1999 Biennial Meetings, where African countries were challenged to identify and analyze what has worked in tackling the issues of access, quality and capacity building. Twenty-six countries and seven Working groups presented their findings in Johannesburg.

Partnerships for Capacity Building and Quality Improvements in Education
Proceedings of the ADEA Biennial Meeting (Dakar, Senegal, 14-18 October 1997) . ADEA Secretariat, 1998. ISBN: 92-9178-002-2. Also exists in French.
This document gives an account of the ADEA Biennial Meeting which was held in Dakar, Senegal in October 1997. The theme was: "Partnerships for Capacity-Building and Quality Improvements in Education". Three panels were organized during the Biennial Meeting, exploring the following topics: (i) the theory and practice of partnerships; (ii) partnerships for capacity-building; (iii) partnerships for quality improvement.

Biennial Meeting, 1995

Formulating Educational Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa
Proceedings of the DAE Biennial Meetings (Tours, 18-22 October 1995). DAE [Donors to African Education (original name of ADEA)], 1996. Also exists in French.
A summary of the main sessions and topics discussed at the Biennial Meeting held in Tours, France, 18-22 October 1995.

Formulating Education Policy: Lessons and Experiences from Sub-Saharan Africa 
Six Case Studies and Reflections from the DAE Biennial Meetings (October 1995 - Tours, France). DAE [Donors to African Education (original name of ADEA)], 1996. Also exists in French.
This document explores the processes of policy development in six African countries: Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Mauritius, Mozambique and Uganda. In addition to the six case studies, the introduction provides an analysis of the processes of policy formation based on the case studies, and on lessons for education policy formation.

Biennial Meeting, 1993

Improving the Implementation of Education Projects in Africa through Ownership 
Proceedings of the DAE Task Force Meetings (Angers, France, 22-24 October 1993). DAE [Donors to African Education (original name of ADEA)], 1994. Out of print. Also exists in French.

Issues in the Implementation of Education Sector Programs and Projects in sub-Saharan Africa, with reflections from the DAE Task Force Meetings
DAE [Donors to African Education (original name of ADEA)], 1994. Also exists in French.