The Minister of Education of the Republic of Rwanda, Dr. Joseph Nsengimana, participated in the 2025 Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Triennale, held in Accra, Ghana from October 29-31. 

The high-level conference brought together education ministers, policymakers, industry leaders, and development partners to discuss strategies for strengthening Africa’s education systems and advancing skills development across the continent.

The Triennale was officially opened by Her Excellency Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, who urged African nations to harness indigenous innovation and collective action to sustainably finance education.

 “We are being challenged by current circumstances to explore indigenous financing strategies that respond to national need,” Prof. Opoku-Agyemang stated. “We are blessed not only with rich and raw wealth, but also with intelligent, creative youth whose talents can drive Africa's transformation when we take better care of these natural and human resources.”

During the opening session, Minister Nsengimana joined fellow policymakers and industry leaders in a panel discussion on “Financing Education – Perspectives from Policymakers and Industry Leaders.”

 He highlighted Rwanda’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive education financing, emphasizing partnerships that align with national priorities for human capital development.

On the sidelines of the conference, Minister Nsengimana delivered opening remarks at a thematic side event titled: “From Policies to Systems and Processes – The Value of Quality Education and Skills Data in Tracking Scaled and Sustained Learning Outcomes.”

 Addressing the role of technology in education, he underscored the importance of empowering teachers to effectively integrate digital tools into teaching and learning.

 “There are people who think that technology will replace teachers, but they are wrong,” he said. “Teachers will use technology to do their jobs better.”

While in Accra, Minister Nsengimana also engaged with key stakeholders including Professor Gaspard Banyankimbona, African Union Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology & Innovation, and Dr. Benjamin Piper, Director of Global Education at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 

Their discussions focused on areas of mutual interest, particularly strengthening education data systems, promoting teacher development, and leveraging innovation for improved learning outcomes across Africa.