Increased annual contribution reinforces Japan’s long-standing partnership with GPE and supports stronger education systems across Africa and partner countries.

Tokyo, February 20, 2026 – The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) today welcomed Japan’s 2025 contribution of US$6.7 million to support stronger, more resilient education systems in partner countries. The increased annual contribution builds on Japan’s previous support and signals continued momentum ahead of GPE’s upcoming replenishment.

Japan has been a longstanding partner of GPE since 2008 and has contributed more than US$61 million to date. Beyond financing, Japan plays an active operational role as a Coordinating Agency in Mongolia, Pakistan, and Papua New Guinea, helping align partners and strengthen national education plans. Under Japan’s leadership at the G7 Hiroshima Summit, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive and equitable quality education globally.

Japan’s latest contribution reflects its continued commitment to education, including its pledge through TICAD9 to support human capital development and opportunity across Africa. Through GPE, Japan is supporting system transformation efforts in countries such as Burkina Faso and Tunisia, helping strengthen national education plans and delivery. Its support is also advancing education access and quality in Sierra Leone, while contributing to school nutrition and learning initiatives across multiple partner countries to ensure children are healthy, in school, and ready to learn.

Together with partners, GPE’s current financing campaign, Multiply Possibility, aims to mobilize US$5 billion and unlock an additional US$10 billion in co-financing to help countries strengthen education systems and expand access to quality learning for millions of children.

Education remains one of the highest-return public investments a country can make, driving economic growth, stability, and opportunity. Through partnerships like Japan’s, GPE supports countries to move from short-term projects toward sustainable, nationally led education systems that deliver lasting impact.

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GPE is a shared commitment to ending the world’s learning crisis. We mobilize partners and funds to support over 90 countries to transform their education systems so that every girl and boy can get the quality education they need to unlock their full potential and contribute to building a better world.

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