EDUCATION FOR ALL

Can the numbers be trusted? The 2006 Global Monitoring Report demonstrates the complexities of measuring literacy - More

Comparing apples and oranges? Examples of different ways that countries define a literate person - More

Literacy at mid-century In 1957, when UNESCO published the first ‘global’ survey of literacy, an estimated 690-720 million adults lacked minimum literacy skills. - More

The buzz from Beijing “It is clear that the quality of basic education remains low and will not lead to meaningful learning outcomes unless tackled with renewed vigor,” said UNESCO’s Director-General, Koïchiro Matsuura at the 5th meeting of the High-Level Group for Education for All, (Beijing, China, November 2005). - More

Education for All week 2006 If children are to receive quality education, they need good teachers. This year, the Global Campaign for Education focuses on the theme “Every child needs a teacher.” - More

3 questions to Xinsheng Zhang Chairman of UNESCO’s Executive Board, Vice Minister of Education People’s Republic of China and President of the China Scholarship Council - More