Local innovations, rooted in defined needs and assets, hold certain inherent advantages. Per definition, these innovations are adapted to the educational characteristics of a specific context and can benefit from popular support already in place. However, even when innovations show great promise, they face barriers to widespread adoption due to limited research and testing. Through diagnostic work in eight countries, the IIEP-UNESCO Dakar Education Quality Management Support Programme reveals the complex issue of identifying and promoting innovative practices and their promotion within systems. This issue concerns not only teaching practices in the classroom but also innovative practices linked to the management of the education system. Rethinking approaches and implementing more effective mechanisms to identify, support, and disseminate these promising solutions within the education system is, therefore, central to improving educational quality. Drawing on the research conducted by the Quality Management Support Programme, this policy brief outlines key considerations when taking action in this priority area.