Benjamin Piper
@benlpiper
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Director, Global Education Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Joined January 2010
RT @FLN_Matters: Innovation in foundational learning isn’t just in SA. 🇳🇦: Bringing the science of reading into early grade English.🇿🇲: Sca….
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New @_AfricanUnion CESA strategy includes #FoundationalLearning for the first time. We have extensive evidence on how to improve learning and an opportunity to align efforts across the continent. Together we can build a future-ready generation in Africa:
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RT @ukmissionasean: At #EWF2025 in London, ASEAN Ministers and the UK came together for a high-level roundtable on foundational learning— w….
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Innovations like AI tools to support #FoundationalLearning can improve teaching and learning so children gain the core skills they need to thrive. Learn more about how the @GatesFoundation supports #EdTech tools to make a difference:
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Africa’s future lies with its children. It’s time to invest in #FoundationalLearning so that every African child can gain the skills needed to contribute to a safer, healthier, and more prosperous continent for future generations. #DAC2025
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Zambia is a prime example of the difference government support can make when implementing #FoundationalLearning programs. Now it’s time for more countries to follow suit.
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RT @vox_dev: “Our programmes are three times more effective at 10 times the scale for 1/100th the cost per student.” @benlpiper (@gatesfoun….
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RT @vox_dev: “Foundational learning is providing the super talented, but not yet instructed well student in sub-Saharan Africa and South As….
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Improving #FoundationalLearning is the first step to achieving national development goals. On @Vox_Dev, I spoke about how the @GatesFoundation’s global education strategy supports governments to prioritize, and boost learning outcomes at scale. Listen:
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RT @timsvengali: ⭐ VoxDev Talks: NEW EPISODE ⭐. As cuts to aid gut educational programs in LICs, what interventions deliver the most cost-….
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RT @JSHerbertson: Learning = Growth.A 1 SD increase in test scores is linked to a 1.4–2% rise in GDP growth. Stronger than years of schooli….
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In a rapidly changing world, #FoundationalSkills ensure future generations can compete in advancing global markets, resist misinformation, and unlock broader social and fiscal gains. Read more from @Dr_Jarso_Jallah and @obyezeks:
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RT @leecrawfurd: New blog: @rglenner & I suggest 4 criteria for donors choosing between multilateral education funds (eg GPE/ECW/IDA/IFFED/….
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RT @IPNEducation: 🌍 7 African Ministers of Education urged the UK gov to support #FoundationalLearning globally at a high-level roundtable….
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Education is the foundation for a prosperous future for Africa. By implementing #FoundationalLearning programs, Africa can equip a rapidly growing generation to succeed in the workforce. #AfricaDay
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As part of our new global education strategy, the @GatesFoundation is working with stakeholders to make #FoundationalLearning a core priority and implement programs that meaningfully improve learning outcomes at scale. Tune in to learn more: @FLN_Matters
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Inspired by these Miniaters focused on learning in a time of funding constraints.
One of the most effective and proven investment in a child’s future that set the stage for lifelong success is FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING. Across Africa, governments are leading efforts to improve teaching & learning, use local languages of instruction, and align curricula. #EWF25
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I am joining education and skill ministers this week at @TheEWF to discuss implementing #FoundationalLearning programs. We have the evidence and the tools required, but we need strong government leadership for effective implementation.
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