About Us
About Us
The International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity (the Education Commission) is a major global initiative engaging world leaders, policy makers and researchers to develop a renewed and compelling investment case and financing pathway for achieving equal educational opportunity for children and young people.
Presented to the United Nations Secretary-General in September 2016, the Education Commission’s Learning Generation report put forward an action plan calling for the largest expansion of educational opportunity in history. Following the presentation the Commissioners continue to disseminate the Learning Generation report and agenda for action, inspire and motivate reforms in financing and delivery of education and structure partnerships to carry forward the recommendations.
Latest Press Releases
- Sweden contributes to the largest global investment ever for the education of poor children with US0 million guarantee commitment to the International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd)
- Historic first-ever International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) launched at United Nations Transforming Education Summit
- Around 3 in 4 youth lack skills needed for employment, new report says
- Deputy Secretary-General echoes call to operationalize International Finance Facility for Education to drive education transformation
In the Media
Combining high-touch and high-tech to personalize learning for every child
photo: STARS/Kristian Buus From the article: “The Education Commission Learning Generation report delivered a stark warning: if nothing changes, by 2030, 825 million young people – roughly half of the young generation today – would reach adulthood without the... read moreThrowing open the schoolhouse doors, once and for all (The New York Times)
Credit: GPE/ Kelley Lynch From the article: “In 1848, republican revolts against European monarchies ended in failure and repression. The year was said to be a turning point at which history failed to turn. Almost certainly 2018 will mark a similar turning... read moreGermany can lead the way to prepare the world’s next generation (Frankfurter Rundschau)
This opinion editorial was written by former Finance Minister of Nigeria Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and originally appeared in German in Frankfurter Rundschau. For decades, Germany has been a leader in improving health and combating poverty in Africa, Asia, and beyond.... read moreInterview with Chair Gordon Brown and Director Liesbet Steer (Better Angels Podcast)
From the article: “In this Better Angels interview special guest host Tom Fletcher speaks to former UK Prime Minister and UN Special Envoy for Education Gordon Brown and Director of the Education Commission Liesbet Steer about the new International Finance... read moreBackground & Assets
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