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Save to My PortfolioAn Integrated Scientific Framework for Child Survival and Early Childhood Development

Jacques van der Gaag, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Linda Richter and Jack P. Shonkoff, January 04, 2012, Pediatrics

Jacques van der Gaag, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Linda Richter and Jack P. Shonkoff examine the implications of social and physical environments on early childhood development, arguing that collaboration among agencies working on all aspects of child wellness can increase societal benefits. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioTackling the Challenges of Secondary Education

Tuesday, December 06, 2011
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Washington, DC

Tackling the Challenges of Secondary EducationOn December 6, the Center for Universal Education at Brookings hosted a discussion on improving youth learning opportunities and outcomes, and the priority of secondary education in the global development agenda. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe Economics of Human Development

Jacques van der Gaag, November 15, 2011, 2011 International Conference on Early Childhood Development

In a presentation to the 2011 International Conference on Early Childhood Development in Beijing, China, Jacques van de Gaag discusses the economic importance of investing in early childhood health, nutrition, and education. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioBill Gates Gets Poor Marks for Ignoring Education

Kevin Watkins and Justin W. van Fleet, November 09, 2011, The Guardian

Bill Gates Gets Poor Marks for Ignoring EducationKevin Watkins and Justin W. van Fleet argue that Bill Gates missed a key opportunity in his speech at the G-20 Summit to demonstrate how education is an essential component part of the development agenda, particularly with respect to reducing global poverty.
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Save to My PortfolioAt a Crossroads in Copenhagen: The Future of Financing for Global Education

Kevin Watkins and Anda Adams, November 03, 2011, The Brookings Institution

At a Crossroads in Copenhagen: The Future of Financing for Global Education On November 7-8, governments from around the world will meet in Copenhagen, Denmark to decide on aid levels for the Global Partnership on Education. Kevin Watkins and Anda Adams argue that the state of education merits urgent attention and urge donors to keep the promise of universal education alive. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioUnderstanding the Diverse Forms of Learning Valued by Children in Conflict Contexts

Rebecca Winthrop, October 17, 2011, Teachers College, Columbia University

Rebecca Winthrop examines the debate about education quality in conflict areas and explores the perspectives of primary students in three conflict settings: Afghanistan, Eritrean refugee students in Ethiopia, and Liberian refugee students in Sierra Leone.
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Save to My PortfolioA Turning Point for Corporate Support for Quality Learning

Justin W. van Fleet, September 21, 2011, The Brookings Institution

A Turning Point for Corporate Support for Quality LearningFormer British Prime Minister Gordon has challenged corporate leaders to join the governments of developing countries to promote access to education for all youth. Justin van Fleet echoes Brown's call and explains why corporate engagement on the issue should be important to the global business community. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe Case for a Global Business Coalition for Education

Justin W. van Fleet, September 2011, The Brookings Institution

The Case for a Global Business Coalition for Education

Justin van Fleet argues that corporations must come together under the united banner of a Global Business Coalition for Education to address the global learning crisis in the developing countries. Van Fleet says that creating a united coalition would strengthen the business community's engagement in education and force result-oriented changes.

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Save to My PortfolioAid to Basic Education in Developing Countries Under Threat

Rebecca Winthrop and Charles Tapp, September 12, 2011, Education for All

Aid to Basic Education in Developing Countries Under ThreatDue to the ongoing global economic crisis, aid to basic education in developing countries is stagnating, and at worst, is expected to decline significantly over the next several years. Rebecca Winthrop and Charles Tapp examine this troubling trend, and emphasize why investment in basic education is so important. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioAll Children Reading: An International Literacy Day Event

Thursday, September 08, 2011
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Washington, DC

Reuters/Antony NjugunaOn September 8, the Center for Universal Education at Brookings, the Education for All-Fast Track Initiative, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will mark International Literacy Day by hosting a series of discussions on how a range of education stakeholders are addressing the challenge of improving literacy, particularly at lower primary levels, to help fulfill the promise of quality education for all. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioProspects for Bilateral Aid to Basic Education Put Students at Risk

Rebecca Winthrop, Pauline Abetti, Sarah Beardmore and Charles Tapp, August 2011, The Brookings Institution

Prospects for Bilateral Aid to Basic Education Put Students at RiskThe Center for Universal Education and the Education for All Fast Track Initiative have released a report on current trends in aid for basic education. The report reveals that donors are reducing overall bilateral assistance or phasing out long-standing partnerships with developing countries, often with dramatic cuts and little coordination. According to the report, the fragile gains made in the past decade may be lost if this trend is not reversed by increased and better coordinated aid. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioGlobal Philanthropy: Where Is the Bill Gates of Global Education?

Justin W. van Fleet and Lindsay Haslebacher, August 18, 2011, The Brookings Institution

Global Philanthropy: Where Is the Bill Gates of Global Education? One year after Bill Gates and Warren Buffet initiated the Giving Pledge, no American philanthropic billionaire has pledged to support global education. Justin van Fleet examines the giving priorities of billionaires in developing countries in search for philanthropic champions for education in developing countries. Read More

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Save to My Portfolio@Brookings Podcast: The Education Crisis in Developing Countries

Rebecca Winthrop, August 12, 2011

@Brookings Podcast: The Education Crisis in Developing CountriesRebecca Winthrop explains that the education crisis in developing countries has three tiers of trouble: many children, especially those in conflict areas, can’t go to school; many children who do go to school are not learning fundamental skills like reading; and post-primary students don’t acquire the skills they need to get jobs.

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Save to My PortfolioTechnical Meeting on National Education Accounts

Thursday, July 28, 2011
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Washington, DC

Reuters/Raheb HomavandiOn July 28, the Center for Universal Education hosted a consultation on the strategies behind, and practical implementation of, national education accounts (NEAs). Representatives from the Education for All-Fast Track Initiative, UNESCO, USAID, World Bank, and implementing partners presented and discussed information on education financing. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioIncreasing the Impact of Corporate Engagement in Education: Landscape and Challenges

Justin W. van Fleet, July 12, 2011, The Brookings Institution

Increasing the Impact of Corporate Engagement in Education: Landscape and ChallengesAt a high-level side event with business leaders and government officials held at this year's United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Annual Ministerial Review, Justin van Fleet discussed the challenges and opportunities for corporate engagement in education, and argued that better collaboration between sectors could have an enormous impact. Read More

In Brief

Quality education is one of the most leveraged investments for catalyzing development, promoting global health and reducing poverty. Worldwide, there are still over 75 million children out of primary school and 226 million young people not in secondary school. While the U.N. Millennium Development Goals aim to achieve education for all, current strategies and financing are falling short. Brookings examines the global education architecture, the role of foreign assistance and educational strategies to achieve quality education for all.

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