directed at equipping learners for employment, creating employment and entrepreneurship; primary and secondary education focuses on science, technology, engineering, mathematics and informational technology; girls fully participate in science, technology engineering and mathematics education. ● Mother-tongue education is introduced into primary schools. ● Education inculcates a spirit of pan-Africanism among the youth, in order to cultivate a common identity and destiny and facilitate a pan-African approach and the African Renaissance; AU clubs are formed in all schools across the continent; education engenders positive African values and instills pride in our common heritage as Africans. ● Rights-based curricula with common features and standards are developed across the continent, aimed at critical thinking and leadership, and espousing the values of integrity, accountability and transformative citizenship. ● Education prepares children for change, and equips them to be change agents; age-appropriate, informed and evidence-based education on sexuality and reproductive rights at school enable girls and boys to make informed sexual and reproductive choices; themes such as gender violence, discrimination and abuse, harmful practices and peaceful resolution of disputes are addressed as part of a ‘life skills’ learning programmes. ● Clear standards exist and effectively regulate the activities of private actors in providing education. ● Every child is educated about his or her rights and responsibilities. ● All learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development. 20