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Save to My PortfolioTeaching and Learning in Emergencies, Chronic Crises, and Early Recovery

Tuesday, October 27, 2009
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Washington, DC

Reuters/Crack Palinggi - Indonesian students sit in their makeshift classroom at a school yard after an earthquake destroyed their classroom in Padang.In contexts of crisis and emergency, resuming education delivery is increasingly regarded as a vital part of the humanitarian response and plays an important role in protecting citizens while laying a sustainable foundation for recovery, peace, and development. The Center for Universal Education convened a consultative workshop on October 27 with the Inter-Agency Network on Education in Emergencies (INEE) focused on the development of the INEE Guidance Notes on Teaching and Learning in Emergencies, Chronic Crises, and Early Recovery. Read More

International Education, Education, Development, Developing Countries, Global Poverty

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Save to My PortfolioUniversal Education is an Investment for America

Rebecca Winthrop, September 24, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Universal Education is an Investment for AmericaPresident Obama's speech at the Clinton Global Initiative on September 22 stressed the importance of international development in a globalized world. Rebecca Winthrop outlines the benefits to Americans of supporting international development causes, with particular attention to universal education. Read More

International Education, Education, Development, Developing Countries, Global Poverty

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Save to My PortfolioThree Reasons the Americans Should Support Global Education

Rebecca Winthrop, September 23, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Three Reasons the Americans Should Support Global EducationOne year after committing to a $2 billion Global Fund for Education, President Obama returned to the Clinton Global Initiative on September 22 to speak about international development. Rebecca Winthrop discusses the importance of renewing the commitment to education in the developing world and its relevance to all Americans. Read More

International Education, Education, Development, Developing Countries, Global Poverty

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Save to My PortfolioObama's Commitment to the World's Children

David Gartner, September 18, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Obama's Commitment to the World's ChildrenOne year after making a major commitment to give every child the chance to attend school, President Barak Obama addressed the opening session at the Clinton Global Initiative's 2009 Annual Meeting on September 22. David Gartner discusses the urgency of the Global Fund for Education's creation and the unique opportunity Obama has to lead the world towards universal education. Read More

International Education, Education, Developing Countries, Development, Global Poverty

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Save to My PortfolioA Global Fund for Education: Achieving Education for All

David Gartner, August 28, 2009, The Brookings Institution

A Global Fund for Education: Achieving Education for AllIn order to realize the world’s commitment to ensuring education for all by 2015, important innovations and reforms will be needed in the governance and financing of global education. David Gartner advises that the Global Fund for Education holds the key and outlines a set of core principles to guide the fund. Read More

International Education, Education, Development, Developing Countries, Global Poverty

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Save to My PortfolioChina’s New Think Tanks

Cheng Li, August 14, 2009, China Leadership Monitor, No. 29

China’s New Think TanksAs Chinese think tanks begin to acquire qualities that have long described their peers in other countries, business leaders from major state-owned companies private companies now play a crucial role in the management. Cheng Li takes a close look at the formation of prominent think tanks in the country and adds new analysis to the long-standing and complicated relationship between power, wealth and knowledge. Read More

China, Non-profits, International Relations, International Education, Politics

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Save to My PortfolioMaking Africa a Priority in U.S. Foreign Assistance

David Gartner, August 07, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Making Africa a Priority in U.S. Foreign AssistanceSecretary of State Hillary Clinton's multi-nation tour of Africa highlights America's development aid imbalance. Last year, the United States directed almost three-quarters of its resources to countries that are not among the poorest in the world. David Gartner argues that a greater focus on the least developed countries, especially those in Africa, would yield enormous progress toward reducing global poverty. Read More

Africa, Foreign Aid, International Education, Global Poverty, Development

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Save to My PortfolioEducating Women and Girls in the Developing World: A Conversation with Ambassador Melanne Verveer

Tuesday, July 21, 2009
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Washington, DC

Reuters/Oleg PopovEducation, especially for girls and women, is one of the most highly leveraged investments that a developing country can make in its future. This spring, President Barack Obama appointed Melanne Verveer to serve as the first ever ambassador-at-large for global women’s issues. The Center for Universal Education hosted a conversation with Ambassador Verveer on the importance of girls’ and women’s education in the developing world. Read More

International Education, Education

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioCrisis in Pakistan: Educate Women and Girls for Long-term Solutions

Rebecca Winthrop, July 14, 2009, Conflict Resolution and Prevention Forum

Crisis in Pakistan: Educate Women and Girls for Long-term SolutionsPakistan’s humanitarian crisis brings a sharp focus on the need for long-term socio-economic development in the Northern region. In the Conflict Resolution and Prevention Forum, Rebecca Winthrop addressed the humanitarian crisis in Pakistan and called for further innovation and investment of education for girls and women. Read More

International Education, Education, Pakistan, Internal Displacement, Economic Development

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Save to My PortfolioWill the G8 Deliver on Education for All?

David Gartner, July 01, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Will the G8 Deliver on Education for All?In 2000, leaders from the G8 Summit pledged to achieve universal basic education by 2015. Despite their commitments, donor assistance is declining and investments in education for the developing world are being cut, states David Gartner. He urges the G8 to make good on their promise and proposes President Obama to seize the moment of opportunity with a bold investment in education. Read More

G8 Summit, International Education, Education, International Relations, Developing Countries

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Save to My PortfolioAn Education Stimulus for the Developing World

David Gartner, June 23, 2009, The Brookings Institution

An Education Stimulus for the Developing WorldIn this economic crisis many low-income countries are forced to cut back on vital investments in education. David Gartner urges that new guidance by Congress to the IMF could make a real difference in giving low-income countries the ability to invest in their own children. Read More

International Education, Education, Developing Countries, Development, International Monetary Fund

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Save to My PortfolioPakistan's Displaced Girls and Women—an Opportunity for Education

Rebecca Winthrop, June 11, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Pakistan's Displaced Girls and Women—an Opportunity for EducationSince November 2008, the fighting between the Pakistan government and Taliban militants has displaced over two and a half million people. In the midst of this crisis, Rebecca Winthrop identifies a window of opportunity to improve the education situation of girls and women, one that will sow long-term benefits for the region’s recovery and development. Read More

International Education, Education, Pakistan, Internal Displacement, Economic Development

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioObama's Call for Educating Women

David Gartner, June 05, 2009, The Huffington Post

Obama's Call for Educating WomenPresident Obama's words in his historic Cairo address have raised the hopes of millions of girls around the world. David Gartner discusses how the president's call for educating women is a commitment that can be fulfilled through the creation of a Global Fund for Education. Read More

Education, International Education, Development, Developing Countries, Economic Development

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Save to My PortfolioInternational Volunteer Service: A Smart Way to Build Bridges

David L. Caprara, Kevin F. F. Quigley and Lex Rieffel, June 02, 2009, The Brookings Institution

International Volunteer Service: A Smart Way to Build BridgesPresident Obama has proposed expanding the Peace Corps and building a global network of volunteers. To achieve this goal, David Caprara, Kevin F. F. Quigley and Lex Rieffel examine alternative service models and offer policy recommendations to the Obama Administration to further enhance U.S. volunteer opportunities with the goal of strengthening America’s multilateral development engagements. Read More

Volunteering, Peace Corps, Economic Development, International Relations, Development

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Save to My PortfolioThe Kennedy Serve America Act: A New Boost for Service

David L. Caprara, April 03, 2009, The Brookings Institution

The Kennedy Serve America Act: A New Boost for ServicePresident Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, which will double the size of AmeriCorps and increase volunteer opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. David Caprara discusses the significance of the new legislation. Read More

Volunteering, Civil Society, Development, Diplomacy, International Education

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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Jacques van der Gaag

Jacques van der Gaag

Co-Director, Center for Universal Education

Jacques van der Gaag is a senior fellow and co-director of the Center for Universal Education. He researches the economics of poverty, the economic consequences of HIV/AIDS and international health care financing. He is an economics professor at the University of Amsterdam.
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Rebecca Winthrop

Rebecca Winthrop

Co-Director, Center for Universal Education

Rebecca Winthrop is a fellow and co-director of the Center for Universal Education. She is the former head of education for the International Rescue Committee, a humanitarian aid NGO, focuses on education in contexts of armed conflict, forced migration, and fragility.
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David Gartner

David Gartner

Co-Director, Center for Universal Education

David Gartner is a fellow and co-director of the Center for Universal Education. His research focuses on global education and the role of international institutions and foreign assistance in global development.
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TopicEducation

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