Eyouth, an Egyptian educational technology company, has teamed with EDT& Partners, a Singapore-based global education consultant, to build digital skills for one million youth in Africa and the Middle East. According to a statement, the partnership, which has received a $6 million investment, will focus on training individuals aged 15 to 35 in key areas such as artificial intelligence, programming, data analysis, digital marketing, and modern pedagogy, leveraging advanced digital tools and strategic educational frameworks.
The programme will integrate Eyouth’s established platform and expertise in skills development across the MENA with EDT&Partners’ innovative educational technologies and frameworks. The initiative, scheduled to begin in February 2025, will provide financial assistance to competent educators in the region.
Participants will gain access to the programme through an advanced learning platform offering interactive and comprehensive training, supported by tailored content and AI technologies from EDT and its partners, including Amazon Web Services. The programme will also be rolled out in vocational and higher education institutions, such as the NextEra Coalition in Cairo, and will be available in both English and Arabic.
Pablo Langa, Founder and Managing Partner of EDT& Partners, said:
Education has a multiplier effect on our societies and economies. The digital skills gap and the importance of AI for educators are critical components in enhancing the competitiveness of the MENA region.
The worldwide digital skills gap is estimated at $2.50 trillion, with the MENA region experiencing particularly severe issues. By 2030, the world is expected to require an additional 44 million teachers, with 4.30 million in North Africa and West Asia alone.
Mostafa Abdel Latif, Co-founder and CEO of Eyouth, highlighted the importance of this collaboration:
Through this partnership, we aim to accelerate and empower an additional one million youth to unlock their potential and drive innovation across Africa and the Middle East.
Hussein Ayoub, Regional Director for the MEA at EDT & Partners, also commented:
We are connecting Eyouth’s leading skills development platform in the MENA region with EDT &Partners’ global innovation and scalable educational solutions to deliver one of the most pioneering training initiatives in the world.
EDT&Partners offers expert counsel built on decades of collective experience—an approach often called “gray hair” consulting. The platform uniquely combines seasoned expertise and fresh, innovative forward-thinking. Unlike traditional firms, it is a dynamic and agile practice committed exclusively to driving success in the education business. Its team comprises visionary leaders with deep Education, technology, and strategy expertise. Having partnered with organizations worldwide, the company helps catalyze transformation, enhance efficiency, and unlock sustainable growth.
