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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
76% of children completed primary school in 2015 in partner countries compared to 63% in 2002
76%
of children
completed primary school in 2015 in partner countries compared to 63% in 2002
66% of partner countries had as many girls as boys completing primary school in 2016 compared to 42% in 2002
66%
of partner countries
had as many girls as boys completing primary school in 2016 compared to 42% in 2002
96% of education sector plans assessed in 2016/17 met quality standards compared to 58% in 2014/15
96%
of education sector plans
assessed in 2016/17 met quality standards compared to 58% in 2014/15
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Our impact

Cambodia invests in the early years to build a strong foundation for learning
A new program supported by a GPE grant aims to ensure quality education through continuous professional development for teachers, particularly in the early grades.
With improved learning, a brighter future awaits for the children of Guyana
With GPE’s support, children in disadvantaged areas of Guyana are building the foundation for better learning.
Going back to school in Yemen
In Yemen, the ongoing conflict and the devastating consequences of forced displacement, and damaged and occupied school buildings have disrupted the education of millions of children. GPE and UNICEF...
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Focus areas

Explore our priority areas to achieve our vision of inclusive and equitable quality education for all
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

A partnership for a global public good: Data to improve learning
January 22, 2019
A partnership for a global public good: Data to improve learning
Around 80% of countries assess learning. However, because they are based on different methodologies the results cannot be compared internationally. A new initiative by UIS could help solve this challenge.
All girls need 12 years of quality education
January 21, 2019
All girls need 12 years of quality education
The first report of the Platform for Girls’ Education is launched today, analyzing barriers to girls’ education and what works to dismantle them.
In Ethiopia, partners search for solutions to education data challenges
January 18, 2019
In Ethiopia, partners search for solutions to education data challenges
Members of the Education Data Solutions Roundtable are meeting with partners to better understand their approach to data collection, dissemination and use.
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