South-South Fellowship podcast

Kenya: National literacy and numeracy programs

In this episode, we learn about the Tusome and PRIEDE programs in Kenya and investigate themes of scaling up, buy-in, ownership and sustainability in donor-led reforms in the Global South.  Narrated by João Pedro Caleiro with the participation of Salome Ong’ele, Rachel Hinton, Benjamin Piper, Deborah Kimiati and Sara Ruto.

Pakistan: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in education

In this episode, we focus on education Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Pakistan, and examine their regulation and implementation realities, as well as main areas of attention for those aiming to establish a PPP in education.  Narrated by João Pedro Caleiro with the participation of Martin Carnoy, Mubashir Mirza, Tauseef Lateef, Sadaf Anees, Rahila Shakil and Dhushyanth Raju.

Sobral/Campos: Reproducing success in foundational learning

In this episode, we explore the sequencing of education reforms and efforts by two Brazilian municipalities to improve foundational learning. One of them, Sobral, has become known as an example of success. Narrated by João Pedro Caleiro with the participation of Louisee Cruz, Oenone Kubie, Fouzia Khan, John Mose and Joyce Kinyanjui.

BNCC: The campaign for common curriculum standards in Brazil

In this episode, we tell the story of a diverse and broad coalition to advance common curricular standards in Brazil and discuss how education coalitions can be built and sustained through headwinds to achieve meaningful change. Narrated by João Pedro Caleiro with the participation of Alice Ribeiro, Anna Penido, Baela Jamil, and John Mugo.