Concerns Over Dependency on External Technology for Assessment in Africa

TLDR

• Examinations councils in Africa are advised to adopt digital systems, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect and control examination fraud.
• The use of advanced technology is aimed at improving the quality of education and producing competitive graduates in the job market.
• There is a concern that if Africa does not develop its own independent assessment systems that integrate technology, it risks becoming dependent on external systems.
• External systems may not reflect the realities or meet the expectations of African educational contexts.