Themetic: Education in Emergencies
Partner: Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
Through a rigorous randomised controlled trial (RCT) of the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Accelerated Education Programme (AEP) in Northern Uganda, this initiative set out to assess the effectiveness of AEPs in addressing critical challenges faced by out-of-school children and adolescents. The study examined multiple dimensions, including access to education for displaced and marginalised learners, the quality of teaching and learning outcomes, the inclusiveness of the programme for vulnerable groups, and the extent to which AEP participants successfully transitioned into formal education pathways. By generating robust evidence on these aspects, the research aimed to inform policy and practice on how accelerated learning models can bridge educational gaps in crisis-affected contexts.