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Last updated on
06 August 2008
Education For All (EFA) Global Monitoring Report 2008
The monitoring report details the progress made since 2000 to improve access to primary school globally and identify critical areas remaining in meeting the goals of EFA. (UNESCO: 2008) More info >>
Achieving universal primary education by 2015: a chance for every child
This study assesses whether universal primary education can be achieved by 2015 and identifies costs and strategies to support this goal. (World Bank: 2003) More info >>
Guidelines and recommendations for reorienting teacher education to address sustainability
This document focuses on one aspect of education - teacher education - especially the role of institutions of teacher education in reorienting teacher education to address sustainability. It also includes extensive recommendations targeted at various levels. (UNESCO: 2005) More info >>
UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD)
This site outlines the UN objectives and plans for sustainable education between 2005-14. (UNESCO) More info >>
New partnerships for education: learning from experience
This study reviews the literature on education partnerships involving the private sector. It assesses what contribution public-private partnerships can make towards the Education for All (EFA) goals and highlights lessons for policymakers. (UNESCO: 2008) More info >>
EducationÂ?s missing millions
This World Vision study focuses on how the Education for All Fast Track Initiative (FTI) Partnership is tackling the challenges of disability and inclusion and provides two case studies on Ethiopia and Cambodia. (World Vision: 2007) More info >>
World Hunger education programme
Contains educational and interactive resources for schools, teachers and students addressing nutrition and world hunger. (World Hunger Education Programme) More info >>
Global Education: raising awareness and understanding of international issues
An Internet site and curriculum material to raise awareness and understanding among Australian school students concerning international issues, development and poverty. (EdNA Online) More info >>
Interagency peace education programme
This document outlines a programme developed to introduce peace education and conflict minimization for refugee and returnee children and the wider community.
(UNESCO: 2005)
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The state of the world's children 2007
This report intends to provide a road map to accelerate progress towards gender equality and empowering women through education, financing, legislation, legislative quotas, engaging men and boys, women empowering women and improved research and data. (Global Campaign for Education: 2006) More info >>