The main objectives of the Continental Conference are:
- To appreciate the level of implementation by AU member states of commitments and decisions made to transform education in Africa in recent years-TES plan of action and TEiA side event declaration – acknowledging challenges.
- To showcase successful models, innovative and sustainable solutions and of educational transformation from across the continent to meet the demands of the 21st century.
- To strengthen partnerships and collaboration to foster knowledge sharing among policy makers, researchers, educators, and civil society stakeholders.
- To explore sustainable financing mechanism for education through strengthened domestic resources and other innovative mechanisms for transforming education systems.