Pan African Conference on Teacher Education Opens in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, October 1, 2025 (ENA)— The Pan African Conference on Teacher Education (PACTED) 2025 kicked off at the Headquarter of the African Union in Addis Ababa.  

A three-day conference has been designed to address the pressing issues in teacher education across Africa, it was learned.

PACTED also has provided a platform for stakeholders across Africa to address the challenges with the theme – “Advancing Strategies for Teacher Training, Recognition, And Professional Development”.

 The conference coincides with the celebration of the African Union Continental Teachers Awards 2025 and the launch of the African Union Continental Teacher Community of Practice (CoP) Platform, according to the  African Union.

 In addition, it will commemorate World Teachers Day 2025, further enhancing the visibility and importance of the teaching profession on the continent.

The conference aims not only to celebrate teachers but also to engage various stakeholders, from policymakers to educators, to discuss strategies, innovations, challenges in teacher education in Africa, and the Lauch of the African Union Accelerated Action for the Transformation of Education and Skills Development in Africa (2025-2034).

The launch of the AU Decade of Education (2024-2034) marks a renewed continental commitment to accelerate inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all, aligned with Agenda 2063 and the SDGs.

The Pan African Conference on Teacher Education (PACTED 2025) is hosted by the Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), African Union Commission, supported by the European Union (EU) through the Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa (RTIA).