How to reform an education system - CDE
South Africa's basic education system is underperforming, with the lowest learning outcomes per dollar spent among developing countries. Experts recommend whole-system reform to tackle corruption, cadre deployment, and accountability deficits.
South Africa's education system is in crisis, with poor learning outcomes despite high spending. Experts, including Sir Michael Barber, argue that 'patch and mend' approaches won't work and that whole-system reform is needed. The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) has identified five priorities for reform: tackling corruption and cadre deployment, raising accountability, strengthening the teacher corps, appointing new leadership, and setting national goals. Barber, who has advised over 60 governments, believes that redesigning the system completely is necessary. The CDE has called on business, civil society, and parents to pressure government to deliver reform. To achieve this, they must agree on the priority of improving learning outcomes and mobilize to ensure government action.
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