Recommendations to Strengthen Inclusion, Quality, and Learner-Centered Education in Somalia’s National Curriculum Review Committee
Somalia’s Education Sector Strategic Plan 2022–2026 already identifies access, quality, equity, governance, and ICT literacy as key priorities for strengthening the education sector. The Ministry also states its commitment to accessible and quality education for Somali learners. However, many Somali children still face serious barriers to learning, including poverty, displacement, insecurity, gender inequality, disability-related exclusion, weak school resources, and limited teacher capacity. UNICEF reported in 2025 that only one in three Somali children is enrolled in primary school, many children are over-age for their grade, and gender gaps remain significant in both primary and secondary education. And the minister of the Ministry of Education informed an interview, saying “60% of Somali Children are out of school,” which is surprisingly unfortunate. I respectfully recommend that the National Curriculum Review Committee should give strong attention to the following areas: 1. ...