#YouAsked Education What is the literacy rate in Zimbabwe? Source Population and housing census preliminary results on education 2022 Short answer What is the literacy rate in Zimbabwe? A preliminary education survey by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat), as part of the 2022 population and housing census, indicates a literacy rate of 93.7% in 2022, down from 96% in 2012. ... Back Full answer
Education How much money does Africa receive in foreign aid to improve education standards? Source OECD Creditor Reporting System (CRS) Short answer How much money does Africa receive in foreign aid to improve education standards? In 2022, African countries received approximately $38.32 billion in Official Development Assistance (ODA) for education, according to the OECD Creditor Reporting System (CRS). ... Back Full answer
Education How many universities are there in Africa? Source Uniranks - Africa University Rankings Short answer How many universities are there in Africa? As of 2023, there are 2,389 universities in Africa according to the UniRanks Africa University Rankings. This is an increase from 2020, when there were 1,225 officially recognized higher-education institutions in Africa as reported by the UniRank database. The growth in the number of uni... Back Full answer
Governance & service delivery How does Sub-Saharan Africa compare with other regions based on perceived public-sector corruption? Source 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) Short answer How does Sub-Saharan Africa compare with other regions based on perceived public-sector corruption? Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face significant challenges with public sector corruption, as indicated by the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International. The region's average score remains the lowest globally, dropping to 32 on a scale where zero signifies high corruption... Back Full answer
Governance & service delivery Where does Kenya rank globally based on perceived public-sector corruption? Source Transparency International Corruption Index 2022 – Kenya Short answer Where does Kenya rank globally based on perceived public-sector corruption? Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index records perceived public-sector corruption in 180 countries and territories. It uses a scale of zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean), based on feedback from experts and business people. In 2022, Kenya was ranked 123rd. The country s... Back Full answer
Governance & service delivery What institutions are perceived to be the most corrupt in Kenya? Source National Ethics and Corruption Survey, 2021 Short answer What institutions are perceived to be the most corrupt in Kenya? According to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government is identified as the most corruption-prone, with a significant percentage of corruption prevalence. Following closely are the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Lands a... Back Full answer
Governance & service delivery What share of Kenyan households have access to piped water? Source UNICEF Kenya: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Improving children’s access to water, sanitation and hygiene Short answer What share of Kenyan households have access to piped water? UNICEF defines “safe drinking water” as water that is accessible on-premises, available when needed, and free from contamination. In 2020, just 59% of people in Kenya had access to safe drinking water. ... Back Full answer
Governance & service delivery Where does South Africa rank globally based on perceived public-sector corruption? Source Transparency International Corruption Index 2022 – South Africa Short answer Where does South Africa rank globally based on perceived public-sector corruption? Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index records perceived public-sector corruption in 180 countries and territories. It uses a scale of zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean), based on feedback from experts and business people. In the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index, Sout... Back Full answer
Governance & service delivery Where does Nigeria rank globally based on perceived public-sector corruption? Source Transparency International Corruption Index 2022 – Nigeria Short answer Where does Nigeria rank globally based on perceived public-sector corruption? Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index records perceived public-sector corruption in 180 countries and territories. It uses a scale of zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean), based on feedback from experts and business people. Nigeria improved its position in the global Co... Back Full answer