Abstract

Education is a human right, and all children are entitled to quality and inclusive education no matter where they are. However, more than 30 million children and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa are being denied this right, and the underlying reasons are not sufficiently investigated. The present article goes beyond depicting out-of-school rates by addressing the practical observations of educational practitioners and researchers with hands-on experience. The study is based on a reanalysis of education statistics and data from government reports, a scoping literature review, and semi-structured interviews and follow-up surveys with education experts and educational researchers. The findings show that climate-induced environmental emergencies, armed conflict, and household food insecurity are the most important factors in addressing educational opportunities for all children and adolescents in Ethiopia. Finally, the study forwards a short- and long-term policy suggestion that helps to ensure the educational rights of children and adolescents in Ethiopia and beyond.

Authors :

Tesfaye Semela I Professor, Institute of Policy and Development Research (IPDR), and College of Education, Hawassa University, Ethiopia.
Logan Cochrane I Associate Professor at College of Public Policy, HBKU, Doha 

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