Education for All 2000-2015: Achievements and Challenges

TLDR

The report recommends that future global sustainable development prioritize education by setting specific, measurable targets, focusing on marginalized groups, and strengthening financing. Implementation relies on government funding supplemented by increased international aid to low‑income countries and enhanced monitoring through data collection and analysis. The report finds that the lessons are clear.

Abstract

This Report draws on all of this experience, to make sharp recommendations for the place of education in the future global sustainable development agenda. The lessons are clear. New education targets must be specific, relevant and measurable. Marginalized and disadvantaged groups, hardest to reach and still not enjoying their right to education, must be a priority. There must be stronger action on financing across the board. While the bulk of costs will be borne by governments, the international community must step up, to sustain and increase aid to education – especially in low and lower middle income countries where needs are greatest. The future agenda will also need ever-stronger monitoring efforts, including data collection, analysis and dissemination, to hold all stakeholders to account.