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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Next week, I’ll be in New York for #UNGA81 to discuss one of the most important and solvable challenges facing the world today: ensuring every child develops foundational reading and numeracy skills. If you'll be there, let's connect.

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

More than half of the world's 1.3 billion youth currently live in low- and lower-middle-income countries. By 2050, 1 in 3 young people will reside or be from sub-Saharan Africa. I wrote about how we can turn a global demographic shift into global prosperity: www.linkedin.com/pulse/our-sh...

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Excited to share that FLIGHT was officially launched at #FLEX2026 — a powerful step toward building durable, government-led foundational learning reform at scale. FLIGHT empowers governments with catalytic funding, helping them unlock the bottlenecks that slow progress. Learn more: flightafrica.org

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We can't improve learning in the dark. The World Bank’s latest GEPD report connects classroom practices, policies, and the system to guide real solutions. Read it here: openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/pub... #FoundationalLearning

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today is International #DayoftheAfricanChild, and I’m reflecting on the reality that the workforce of tomorrow is sitting in African classrooms today. I am encouraged by the powerful progress we’re seeing. Together, we can ensure every child has the foundation to thrive.

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Historic news from #G20SouthAfrica: #IBSALeaders (India, Brazil, South Africa) commit to establish the IBSA Network for Quality #FoundationalLearning – centering learning outcomes for every child. Excited to see momentum grow under SA’s IBSA Presidency next year. acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

ADEA is seeking a Founding Executive Director to shape and lead FLIGHT, a new catalytic funding initiative to support African governments to implement proven foundational learning interventions at scale. Learn more: adeanet.org/en/call-appl...

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

FLIGHT, the Foundational Learning Initiative for Government-led Transformation, empowers African Ministers of Education with tools and networks to strengthen their efforts to improve #FoundationalLearning – centering local leadership for lasting impact. media.licdn.com/dms/document...

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

The Gates Foundation Global Education team is off to Accra for the ADEA #Triennale2025. Join us and partners at the following sessions to hear about #FoundationalLearning progress and the programs that are improving learning outcomes across the continent.

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Last month, I joined a partners visit to India and learned how the national education mission has led to measurable improvements in learning outcomes. With strong political will, prioritization and accountability, large-scale reform is an achievable goal.

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

At the #UNGA80 #DisruptToDeliver event, it was clear that there is strong commitment to improve learning outcomes. Smarter spending and a laser focus on foundational skills are the way forward. knowledgehub.adeanet.org/en/elibrary/...

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Congratulations to Mamadou Amadou Ly, ARED's Executive Director, for being awarded the Yidan Prize for education development. ARED’s work highlights the critical role of mother tongue instruction in equitably driving foundational learning outcomes yidanprize.org/laureates/ma...

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

I’m joining Gates colleagues, as well as grantees and partners this week at #UKFIET2025. This event offers a great opportunity for knowledge sharing that builds on the momentum we’re seeing from African governments prioritizing #FoundationalLearning given its huge returns.

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

This #WorldBookDay I’m grateful to work with so many experts who share my dedication to #FoundationalLearning to implement high-impact programs for children in Africa and India, making sure every child has the chance to experience the thrill that only a good book can bring.

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Global economies and nations cannot prosper if we do not prioritize #FoundationalLearning for coming generations. It is time for countries to invest in foundational learning to promote global development and set national economies on the path to prosperity. #WBGMeetings

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

AI has the potential to drive innovation and improve skills across Africa—and that begins in the classroom. AI-based education solutions can help children gain #FoundationalSkills, become productive members of the workforce, and contribute to national economies. #GAISAfrica2025

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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

We must give teachers the instructional support they need to improve #FoundationalLearning outcomes, including high quality materials. It was great to see this evidence-based practice in action in #SouthAfrica. Read more about my visit here: www.linkedin.com/posts/benjam...

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