Quality Teacher Training and Improved School Infrastructure in Mozambique

In Mozambique, Ireland has been supporting the national education system through a joint donor pool fund which has contributed to a substantial increase in enrolment in primary and secondary education. It has also helped to improve teacher pupil ratios, increase access to learning materials, and reduce the average walking time to school. In 2017, Ireland provided emergency funds to restore access to learning for children affected by Cyclone Dineo and funded the redevelopment of school infrastructure, providing more storm resilient roofing for classrooms. Ireland also supports Educa TV, a project which seeks to improve student learning in the natural sciences and mathematics through the use of audiovisual teaching materials accessible on multiple platforms. Nowadays, Ireland is supporting quality teacher training to ensure access to education in the country. Other priorities include incentivising education for girls, provision of learning materials, and construction of school buildings.