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Policy action ratings are derived from UNICEF’s RAPID survey, with responses from 13 countries, and systems strengthening ratings from its internal monitoring exercise, covering 24 countries. Overall, FLAT 2025 includes policy action and/or systems strengthening data for 24 countries in the region.  \nRegional progress at a glance  \nAreas of strengthened/sustained progress  \n• Clearly defined benchmarks for foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) in the early-grade curriculum  \n• Use of assessment data to inform education policy and planning  \n• Mechanisms to collect, report and act on information on student dropout  \nAreas needing accelerated progress  \n• Evaluated, evidence-based programme to improve FLN implemented at scale  \n• Support to teachers on assessments of FL  \n• Use of assessment data to improve design of assessment instruments  \nAverage regional rating: Established  \nRating scale  Not yet initiating  Initiating  Established  Championing Progress since 2024 ↑ Increase ↓ Decrease − No change  \nRAPID Dimension Policy action  \n\n| Systems\u003Cbr>strengthening | Overall |\n| --- | --- |\n\n⚫ West and Central Africa  \n⚫ Leading country in the region  \n\n| Reach every child and keep them in school | \u003Cbr>2.9 | ▬ | \u003Cbr>3.0 | ▬ | \u003Cbr>2.9 | ▬ | |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Assess learning levels regularly | \u003Cbr>2.7 | ▬ | \u003Cbr>2.4 | ▬ | \u003Cbr>2.6 | ▬ | Gabon |  |  |  |  |\n| Prioritize teaching the fundamentals | \u003Cbr>2.8 | ▬ | \u003Cbr>2.0 | ▬ | \u003Cbr>2.4 | ▬ | Burkina Fas Principe | o, Cabo Verde | , Sao Tome and |  |  |\n| Increase the efficiency of instruction | \u003Cbr>2.4 | ▬ | \u003Cbr>2.2 | ▬ | \u003Cbr>2.2 | ▬ | Burkina | Faso, G | hana |  |  |\n| Develop psychosocial health and well-being | \u003Cbr>2.2 | ▬ | \u003Cbr>1.9 | ▬ | \u003Cbr>2.0 | ▬ | Ghana |  |  |  |  |\n| Overall | \u003Cbr>2.5 |  |  |  |  | ▬ | Ghana |  |  |  |  |\n\nSource: Updated FLAT 2024 ratings used for countries with missing 2025 data. A rating change of >=0.5 (\u003C=-0.5) is counted as an increase (decrease) .  \nRAPID 5  \nRAPID 5 is a subset of FLAT indicators identified as the five fundamental ingredients needed for FL. 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