Transforming education in Bolivia

Over the past two decades, structural changes in Bolivia's education system have led to significant progress, but challenges remain related to access, retention and the quality of learning.

With support from GPE and partners, Bolivia is developing its next multi-year strategic plan for 2026–2030.

The Ministry of Education aims to strengthen medium-term strategic planning for the education sector, consolidate education information systems, promote gender equity, strengthen sector management, and build institutional capacity at central and subnational levels.

To enhance sector planning, the Ministry of Education convened the Plurinational Education Congress in 2024, involving members of teachers' and other trade unions, civil society organizations, and student and parent groups to formulate and outline educational policies that respond to the needs of Bolivian society.

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Municipal Youth Council participates in the march for International Youth Day 2025 in Tupiza

Student voices drive anti-bullying efforts in Bolivia

Youth in Tupiza, Bolivia, are taking the lead in confronting rising bullying and school violence. Supported by GPE's Education Out Loud, CEMSE and ACLO, student governments organized trainings on leadership and peaceful coexistence, which empowered them to draft a municipal law to prevent and address school violence.

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Grants

(data as of November 11, 2026)

 

  • Type: System capacity

    Years: 2026 - 2027

    Allocation: US$1,000,000

    Utilization: 0

    Grant agent: Inter-American Development Bank, UNICEF

  • Type: System capacity

    Years: 2023 - 2026

    Allocation: US$1,100,000

    Utilization: US$743,786

    Grant agent: UNICEF

Civil society engagement

As part of its investment in civil society advocacy and social accountability efforts, GPE’s Education Out Loud fund is supporting La Campaña Boliviana por el Derecho a la Educación (CBDE) for the 2024-2026 period.

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March 18, 2026
Student voices drive anti-bullying efforts in Bolivia
Youth in Tupiza, Bolivia, are taking the lead in confronting rising bullying and school violence. Supported by GPE's Education Out Loud, CEMSE and ACLO, student governments organized trainings on leadership...