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Benin Sets Up National Agency to Expand Distance Learning

Benin Sets Up National Agency to Expand Distance Learning
Thursday, 18 December 2025 10:09
  • Benin creates National Distance Learning Agency, ministers approve statutes

  • Pilot focuses on higher education, launching 2026-2027 academic year

  • Agency aims to expand quality education via digital learning systems

Benin announced on Wednesday the creation of the National Distance Learning Agency, following approval of its statutes by the Council of Ministers.

The first phase of the project will focus on higher education, with an operational launch scheduled for the 2026-2027 academic year. This pilot stage will allow authorities to test and fine-tune the system before a gradual expansion to other levels of education.

To ensure proper coordination across all levels of education, the Council of Ministers said an agency was needed. Its mandate will be to expand access to high-quality education through distance learning by strengthening existing digital infrastructure or developing new systems, while providing dedicated support to teachers and learners.

The decision forms part of a broader strategy aimed at harnessing digital technologies to improve access to quality education and reinforce academic excellence. Through this system, the government seeks to modernize teaching methods, enrich pedagogical content and enhance academic support for learners, while reducing inequalities in access to education nationwide.

The new agency will be responsible for coordinating and implementing distance learning programmes. It will rely on strategic partnerships with national and international institutions, reinforce existing digital infrastructure or develop new ones as needed, and support teachers and learners in adopting digital tools.

Adoni Conrad Quenum

 
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