Eritrea Literacy Rate Archives

International Literacy Day: A Look at Eritrea’s Progress

September 8, 2020May 6, 2023TesfaNewsLeave a Comment

The fact that the youth literacy rate in Eritrea (92%) is considerably higher than that for adults (77%) provides strong evidence to suggest that the country’s efforts to strengthen the supply and quality of basic education programs have largely been successful. BY FIKREJESUS AMHAZION (Ph.D.) Yesterday, September 8th, International Literacy Day (ILD) was recognized and […]

Eritrea: Illiteracy Rate Reduced to 20 Percent

September 9, 2017September 9, 2017TesfaNews6 Comments

BY SHABAIT The head of adult education quality control in the Ministry of Education, Mr. Weldu Berhe reported that with the integrated efforts on the part of the concerned institutions the literacy has significantly been reduced.

Eritrea: 80 Percent of its Adults Literate

February 23, 2013December 9, 2014TesfaNews1 Comment

By Madote, Eritrea’s adult literacy rate improved to 80 percent, owing in large part to its Adult Education Program, according to Tiqabo Ayimut, head of curriculum planning and development in the Ministry of Education. In an interview held with state media, Tiqabo disclosed that since the Adult Education Program was launched in 2000, more than 600,000 […]