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
Replenishing the Global Partnership for Education: A goal we must all stand behind
By Commission Directors Liesbet Steer and Justin van Fleet. This blog was originally published on the GPE Education for All blog. Nelson Mandela once said: “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” Society...
The Moral Imperative of Quality Education (Project Syndicate)
From the article: Poor countries like Malawi are doing what they can to improve educational quality and access. But there is only so much that a country with modest means can achieve, which is why global leaders, when they meet in Senegal early next year, must...
New UK report calls for increase in global education financing
The UK House of Commons’ International Development Committee has just published its report ‘DFID’s work on education: Leaving no one behind?’ The report assesses the Department for International Development’s (DFID) work in global education and its...
2017 Progress Report: Reflecting on a year’s work
Approximately one ago we launched the breakthrough Learning Generation report. Now we are proud to share an update highlighting our progress. The 2017 Progress Report brings the Commission’s Four Transformations – improve performance, unlock innovation, ensure...
Commissioner Baela Raza Jamil: “A call to action I cannot refuse”
Serving as a Commissioner on the International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity is a privilege. In the short time since the Commission launched in 2015, we have created the Learning Generation vision – an achievable plan to ensure that all children...
Ideas Worth Sharing: Commissioner Amel Karboul at TED
In September 2017, Commissioner Amel Karboul presented at the TED@BCG event in Milan, and we’re thrilled that her talk is now featured on TED.com. In her talk, Dr. Karboul describes a dire education crisis: Today, more than a quarter of a billion children are out of...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