In Senegal, a call to invest in education for all children
The GPE Financing Conference gathered developing and donor countries, multilateral organizations, civil society, private sector, and philanthropic foundations in Dakar. It was the first time a donor and developing country co-hosted such an event, symbolizing the spirit of true partnership, which is the essence of GPE. Senegal, February 2, 2018 Credit: GPE/Heather Shuker

Earlier this month, Senegal was in the spotlight of global efforts to improve education as French President Emmanuel Macron and Senegal’s President Macky Sall co-hosted the GPE Financing Conference. During the conference, African leaders and partners announced their commitment to provide quality education to all children and heads of state from across the continent described their challenges.

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The GPE Financing Conference gathered developing and donor countries, multilateral organizations, civil society, private sector, and philanthropic foundations in Dakar. It was the first time a donor and developing country co-hosted such an event, symbolizing the spirit of true partnership, which is the essence of GPE. Senegal, February 2, 2018 Credit: GPE/Heather Shuker

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