Africa: Education – Wake Up, Stand Up, for Your Right!

[Africa Progress Panel]Kofi Annan once said, "Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development." We therefore welcome and look forward to the upcoming launch of the UN Secretary-General's global initiative on education, termed 'Education First', later this month. 'Education First' aims to put education at the heart of the social, political and development agenda.