RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
David Gartner, November 24, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's state visit to the White House provides an opportunity for the leaders of the world’s two largest democracies to create a shared vision for future generations. Both Prime Minister Singh and President Obama have made sweeping commitments to education in recent months. David Gartner writes that together they can develop a plan for achieving their shared goal of universal education for all children as key members of the G-20. Read More
PAST EVENT
Friday, October 30, 2009
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Washington, DC
While most international institutions involve only governments in their formal governance structure, a number of innovative institutions have emerged in recent years that engage multi-stakeholders in their governance processes. On October 30, the Center for Universal Education at Brookings hosted a roundtable with experts and leaders from a number of these innovative institutions. Read More
PAST EVENT
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Washington, DC
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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Rebecca Winthrop, September 24, 2009, The Brookings Institution
President 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.
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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Rebecca Winthrop, September 23, 2009, The Brookings Institution
One 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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
David Gartner, September 18, 2009, The Brookings Institution
One 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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
David Gartner, August 28, 2009, The Brookings Institution
In 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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Cheng Li, August 14, 2009, China Leadership Monitor, No. 29
As 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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
David Gartner, August 07, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Secretary 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
PAST EVENT
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Washington, DC
Education, 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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Rebecca Winthrop, July 14, 2009, Conflict Resolution and Prevention Forum
Pakistan’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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
David Gartner, July 01, 2009, The Brookings Institution
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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
David Gartner, June 23, 2009, The Brookings Institution
In 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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Rebecca Winthrop, June 11, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Since 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
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
David Gartner, June 05, 2009, The Huffington Post
President 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