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GPE partners have achieved remarkable results and helped millions more children enroll in school for a quality education.

77 million more children were in primary school in 2016 in partner countries compared to 2002
77 million
more children
were in primary school in 2016 in partner countries compared to 2002
77% of children completed primary school in 2016 in partner countries, compared to 63% in 2002
77%
of children
completed primary school in 2016 in partner countries, compared to 63% in 2002
67% of partner countries had as many girls as boys completing school in 2016, compared to 42% in 2002
67%
of partner countries
had as many girls as boys completing school in 2016, compared to 42% in 2002
100% of sector plans assessed in 2018 met quality standards, compared to 58% in 2014/15
100%
of sector plans
assessed in 2018 met quality standards, compared to 58% in 2014/15
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Our impact

Ethiopia: A female school principal defies the odds
Silenat Alem is among the Ethiopian teachers who recently became school principals, thanks to a GPE program that is helping address the gender balance in school leadership positions.
Eritrea: Overcoming education challenges for the most disadvantaged children
The Global Partnership for Education has been supporting Eritrea in expanding access to quality education in the country’s four most vulnerable regions. As a result, around 19,000 children—of whom 42...
Ethiopia: A long-term commitment to education spurs results
When Ethiopia joined GPE in 2004, less than 50% of the country’s children were enrolled in primary school, and those in school were not getting a quality education. GPE has been working closely with...
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Focus areas

Explore our priority areas to achieve our vision of inclusive and equitable quality education for all
Advocacy and social accountability
Children with disabilities
Children with disabilities
Countries affected by fragility and conflict
Countries affected by fragility and conflict
Development effectiveness
Development effectiveness
Early childhood care and education
Early childhood care and education
Girls’ education and gender equality
Girls’ education and gender equality
Knowledge and Innovation Exchange
Knowledge and Innovation Exchange
Out-of-school children
Out-of-school children
Teaching and learning
Teaching and learning

Our latest blogs

3 things the Nobel prize winners for economics say about education
October 17, 2019
3 things the Nobel prize winners for economics say about education
The Nobel Prize for Economics was just awarded to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer for their pioneering work on global poverty. A most timely prize as we celebrate the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
Welcome to Meskerem School, a model in Bahar Dar, Ethiopia
October 16, 2019
Welcome to Meskerem School, a model in Bahar Dar, Ethiopia
The Meskerem School in Ethiopia has made extraordinary progress in improving the quality of education for its students despite challenges. What’s its recipe for success?
Fighting teaching practices that reinforce gender bias in school
October 11, 2019
Fighting teaching practices that reinforce gender bias in school
October 11 marks International Day of the Girl Child
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