Title:
Eritrea: Transforming communities through literacy
Author:
Fikrejesus Amahazion
Published:
United Nations, Africa Renewal, 3 August 2021
From the article:
While education comprises many dimensions, among the most fundamental is ‘literacy’.
Defined as the ability to read and write at a basic level, literacy is important for several reasons - it supports economic growth; and is critical for sustainable development, ultimately empowering people, enabling them to participate fully in society, and contributing to improvements in livelihoods.
Notably, advancing literacy represents an integral part of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union's Agenda 2063.