Apr 20, 2017 | In the Media
From the article: LONDON – In a confrontational world where protectionism is on the rise, multilateralism has become an easy target for criticism. But those who doubt its value must have short memories. They seem to have forgotten that the Marshall Plan rebuilt Europe...
Apr 18, 2017 | Updates
It is a hot and steamy morning in Abidjan, a bustling West African city in Côte d’Ivoire, nestled along the beautiful Gulf of Guinea flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. An enclosed lagoon weaves endlessly throughout the cityscape. We are here in Abidjan as part of the...
Apr 18, 2017 | In the Media
From the article: DAR ES SALAAM – It may be true that every journey begins with a single step. But when it comes to education, especially in low- and middle-income countries, we have a long way to go. Fortunately, many efforts are now underway to help these countries...
Mar 28, 2017
Explore The Learning Generation Report › Creating the Learning Generation: Explore › Report › Research & Background Papers › Empowering leaders to deliver results Governments worldwide are striving to provide inclusive, equitable, quality education for all...
Mar 28, 2017 | Updates
Last week, I presented Christos Stylianides, EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, with a letter signed by NGOs from around the world calling on global leaders to back an innovate finance facility for education capable of ensuring Sustainable...
Mar 23, 2017 | Updates
So how can we create more of it? Last December, the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results were released providing a rich analysis of global education systems performance. Among many factors that the OECD identified as contributing to...
Mar 23, 2017 | In the Media
By Bridget Crumpton, the Education Commission, and Silvia Montoya, UNESCO Institute for Statistics. For the past year, we have been pushing for more and better data to help ensure that no-one is left behind – a key objective of the new Global Action Plan for...
Mar 21, 2017
Explore The Learning Generation Report › Creating the Learning Generation: Explore › Report › Research & Background Papers › Mobilizing more and better education investments The Commission is collaborating with countries, multilateral development banks, and...
Mar 10, 2017 | In the Media
From the article: As noted in a recent report by our Commission, a one-year increase in schooling for girls is associated with reduction in mortality of 4.2% for children under the age of five. Furthermore, a child that begins preschool education in 2017 will see...
Mar 7, 2017 | Updates
Immediately upon arrival in Bangladesh, I sensed the 2017 E-9 ministerial meeting would be one defined by cooperation, action and progress. From February 5-7, a ministerial meeting of E-9 countries – representing 53% of the world’s population – met in Dhaka,...
