After seven years of putting the case for inclusive and equitable quality education for children and young people globally, the Education Commission concluded its work on 30th June 2023.
Several of the programs of the Education Commission have now been transferred to the Education Development Center (EDC) led by Dr Liesbet Steer. To learn more visit here.
The International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd), created by the Education Commission will soon make a statement about its own future progress as an independent organization. To learn more about IFFEd visit here.
We thank the dedicated Commissioners, Commission team, donors, countries, our many partners and the new institutions created as a result of the work of the Commission who have not only helped implement the Commission’s recommendations but championed education for all.
See here for letter sent by our Chair Gordon Brown to Commissioners.
The Latest
Could schools take a cue from the health force? (DevEx)
From the article: DUBAI — The Education Commission and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development have launched a new partnership designed to rethink the “education workforce” in developing countries in order to address the “learning crisis” and the...
March 18, 2018 | Cutting-Edge Initiative Launched to Rethink the Education Workforce
UK Department for International Development and Education Commission partner to strengthen and diversify teaching, leadership, and education support roles for the future DUBAI/ NEW YORK, March 18, 2018/ — The International Commission on Financing Global Education...
Invest in education to turn African girls into superheroes (Thomson Reuters Foundation News)
From the article: I want to raise our African girls to reach for the stars Imagine a peaceful African country with unparalleled technological sophistication, a diverse and educated population, and strong, brilliant women in positions of power. This is the utopian...
2018 delivers first win for global education financing
For the past two years, the Education Commission has called for an increase in global financing for education which has been declining for six consecutive years – leaving millions of children out of school and young adults failing to learn and adapt to the modern...
Highlights from the live forum with Commissioner Julia Gillard
On January 24, the Education Commission’s Director Liesbet Steer and Senior Advisor Edith Asibey welcomed Commissioner Julia Gillard to discuss the future of global education financing. As Chair of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Julia Gillard gave...
Building a shared future in a fractured world starts with education and health (DevEx)
From the article: It’s that week again. When the world’s corporate and political leaders gather in Davos for the World Economic Forum. This year, the theme “Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World,” captures a vital and challenging task. We only have one planet,...About the Commission
The Education Commission is a major global initiative engaging world leaders, policymakers, and researchers to develop a renewed and compelling investment case and financing pathway for achieving equal educational opportunity for children and young people.
Read our impact report: The Education Commission: Creating a Learning Generation | Our Journey, Our Impact 2016-2021