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Meet the SDG 4 Data: Indicators on School Conditions, Scholarships and Teachers

Learn more about SDG 4 Indicators 4.a.1, 4.b.1 and 4.c.1 The blogs in this series have examined the indicators that measure progress towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4...
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12/09/2018
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Helping Countries Make the Most of their Education Investments with the Global Content Framework of Reference for Reading

On Saturday, the world celebrated International Literacy Day. And indeed there was much to celebrate, with literacy rates continuing to rise from one generation to the next, remarkable progress on...
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11/09/2018
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What Do You Want from the New Global Education Data Portal?

Make your voice heard via an online consultation about the new Global Education Data Portal (GEDP), which is being developed by the UNESCO Institute of Statistics (UIS). It will be a unique resource...
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11/09/2018
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Meet the SDG 4 Data: Promoting Sustainable Development

SDG 4 indicator 4.7.1 reflects the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development So far, this series of blogs on the data needed to monitor progress towards Sustainable Development...
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05/09/2018
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From Brain Drain to Gain: The Benefits Arising from International Knowledge Networks

Thinking about studying abroad next year or know someone who is? You’re not alone. International student mobility is on the rise and data show that everyone benefits. Rather than depriving developing...
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03/09/2018
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Meet the SDG 4 Data: Measuring Youth and Adult Literacy and Numeracy

SDG 4 indicator 4.6.1 shows the proportion of youth and adults with functional literacy and numeracy skills Taken together, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a ‘recipe’ for countries...
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29/08/2018
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The Learning Crisis is Causing a Skills Crisis. Here’s Why

Skill development is a critical part of preparing for work in the future – even for jobs that do not yet exist. It goes without saying that a child who cannot read, write or perform at least simple...
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27/08/2018
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Meet the SDG 4 Data: Equal Access to All Levels of Education and Training for the Most Vulnerable People

Learn about the parity indices used to monitor progress towards Target 4.5, which aims to eliminate inequalities in education. This series of blogs on the indicators for Sustainable Development Goal...
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15/08/2018
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