Leaders pay lip service to making crucial investments in education
There is wide consensus that providing quality education in developing countries brings many benefits, and is essential to the success of all sustainable development goals. However, funding by both governments and aid donors continues to fall short. Among the barriers found to attract investment in education is that tracking progress and understanding what works and what does not is a difficult task.
In recent years, the international community has recognized the importance of aid. The Global Partnership for Education has encouraged governments to push ambitious plans and the Education Cannot Wait fund has ensured more refugee children receive education.