Aligned pooled funds for education in Africa: principles, implementation and country case studies

Aligned Pooled Funds for Education represent an innovative and coordinated financing approach designed to enhance the effectiveness of education systems in contexts where international aid is fragmented. They enable the pooling of resources among multiple development partners while aligning with national structures and procedures. This study constitutes a capitalization of APFE experiences in several African countries, including Burundi, Niger, Burkina Faso, Madagascar, and Guinea.

Aligned pooled funds for education emerge as an effective tool to maximize the impact of international financing in developing countries while strengthening local capacities and supporting institutional reforms. By ensuring coordinated and transparent resource management, APFEs promote greater alignment of aid with national priorities and contribute to the sustainable improvement of education systems.

For decision-makers and international partners alike, investing in this approach represents an opportunity to maximize the impact of international aid and to support education systems in a sustainable and transformative manner.