How does the GPE Multiplier work?
The GPE Multiplier allows partner countries to mobilize new and additional resources to transform their education systems.
Each dollar from the Multiplier can be mobilized by leveraging $4 or more in cofinancing from development partners such as multilateral banks, bilateral agencies and non-governmental organizations, or $1 from the private sector and foundations.
The Multiplier works alongside other sources of funding, and can be invested as a grant or used to lower the interest rate on concessional lending from multilateral development banks or bilateral donors.
It can also work alongside other, non-traditional sources of development finance, including private capital and other sources of sustainable investments.
Any funding secured through the Multiplier can be used toward priority education reforms alongside other GPE grants that partner countries can access, including the system transformation grant and the Girls’ Education Accelerator.
Resources
- Factsheet: GPE innovative financing for education
- Multiplier operating guidelines 2021-2025
- Upcoming: GPE 2030 guidelines
Securing an allocation
Countries secure allocations by submitting an expression of interest (EOI) confirming the type and level of cofinancing and the role of the GPE Multiplier in mobilizing new and additional financing for education.
- The sector-level requirements to access Multiplier financing are assessed according to 4 areas:
- equity, efficiency and volume of domestic finance
- sector planning, policy and monitoring
- data and evidence
- sector coordination.
The GPE Secretariat works closely with partner countries to assess their status and ambition in these areas, and how they intend to address the identified challenges.
Allocations
Multiplier allocations under the GPE 2030 strategic period will be announced after the December 2026 Board meeting.
Eligible countries will be informed and can take action to access the available resources once they have secured cofinancing.