Category Archives: Democracy

How far does media coverage of international large-scale assessment help hold governments to account for their education commitments?

Posted on 16 February 2018 by

By Mary Hamilton, Lancaster University, UK and Co-Director of the Lab for International Assessment Studies    A key rationale for carrying out international comparative surveys of skills such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Programme for International Student … Continue reading →

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South Africa: Watching accountability in action

Posted on 28 November 2017 by

This blog is written by Dr Remy C Nnadozie, Director: Institutional Planning, Rhodes University, and the author of a case study on accountability and education in South Africa commissioned for the 2017/8 GEM Report. The blog is part of a series showing that accountability in education … Continue reading →

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A racist education

Posted on 21 March 2017 by

By Kassiani Lythrangomitis I was born in a racist country, with a racist president, and racist laws. My neighbour was a racist. I went to a racist school that did not allow black children to learn in the same space … Continue reading →

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How would education suffer without aid from the USA?

Posted on 10 March 2017 by

Last week, White House officials said that President Trump would increase military spending by $54 billion, taking funds from domestic programs and foreign aid to pay the bill. What would a total cut of all USA aid for education mean? … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid, curriculum, Democracy, Developed countries, Developing countries, peace, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Impact of conflict on teachers and their role in peacebuilding: What can be learnt from Nepal?

Posted on 30 September 2016 by

By Dr Tejendra Pherali, Senior Lecturer in Education and International Development at UCL Institute of Education This blog looks at the impact on, and role of, school leadership during conflict, using Nepal and the Maoist insurgency as a case study. … Continue reading →

Posted in Conflict, Democracy, Developed countries, Developing countries, Disaster preparedness, emergencies, sdg, sdgs, Uncategorized, violence | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

South Africa: proof that language in school can be a source of grievance if not done right

Posted on 22 February 2016 by

The Soweto uprising is probably one of the most impactful demonstrations for language and learning rights to take place across the globe. It placed the anti-apartheid struggle on an international platform and presented a massive shift in gear for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Democracy, Human rights, Literacy, Uncategorized, Youth | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Education increases awareness and concern for the environment

Posted on 8 December 2015 by

Our first blog around the COP21 taking place here in Paris where the GMR is based showed how education can help poorer communities respond and react to the impact of climate change. This blog shows that, by improving knowledge, instilling … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate change, Democracy, Developed countries, Developing countries, Legislation | Tagged | 24 Comments

What would you put first? A new suit, or your nation’s education?

Posted on 17 June 2015 by

News has reported this morning that the new National Assembly in Nigeria is to receive $43 million in a clothing allowance, meaning that each of the legislators is receiving over $91,000. According to the latest costing estimates by the EFA … Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, Equality, Finance, Governance, Legislation, Out-of-school children, Poverty, Quality of education, Teachers | Tagged , | 9 Comments

Hope for Nigeria

Posted on 29 May 2015 by

On 1 April the election took place in Nigeria for a new President. Today, Mr. Muhammadu Buhari is sworn in as President. This blog looks at the reasons for hope behind the priorities of the new government for education. Countering expectations, no … Continue reading →

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Civil society priorities at the World Education Forum

Posted on 15 May 2015 by

By David Archer, Head of Programmes, ActionAid and Board member of Global Campaign for Education. This is the first in a series of blogs leading up to and reacting to the World Education Forum taking place in Incheon Korea 19-22 … Continue reading →

Posted in Basic education, Citizenship, Democracy, mdgs, Millennium Development Goals, Post-2015 development framework, sdgs | 6 Comments