The EU’s Development Education and Awareness Raising (DEAR) Programme funds projects across the European Union. The 10 latest projects were launched in July 2020. They focus primarily on empowering and engaging young people in...
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Decentralisation of education in the Central African Republic
How did decentralisation policies affect Central African Republic's struggling education sector?
The debate over private and public provisions of education
Various forms of private education have emerged in recent years in developing countries. Is this an important contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals or a worrying trend that will disenfranchise the poor?
English and digital peer learning for girls in rural Bangladesh
Since 2012, the British Council’s EDGE programme has trained 16,000 girls from marginalised communities in Bangladesh, India and Nepal, helping them steer their own future.
Supporting the teachers: Where do development actors come in?
What kind of issues and challenges do teachers face in developing countries? What forms of support can help address them? Join our discussion and share your views.
EU Delegations: Grasping opportunities for educational development
Access to quality education is vital for sustainable and equitable development. What strategies have some EU Delegations employed in helping partner countries address the major challenges to achieving SDG4?
Three approaches to gender equality through education
Globally, 15 million girls of primary school age will never learn to read or write compared to about 10 million boys. What are some ways of ensuring gender equality in education?
Thematic series: Education and development
Education is one of the most fundamental factors in reducing poverty and improving health, gender equality, peace and stability.
Harnessing South Africa’s youth dividend for development
Despite important investments, educational outcomes in South Africa still have a long way to go. From programmes targeting early-childhood development to life-skill workshops, we discussed EU involvement in the country with Arno...
Reboot required: Fine-tuning technology for educational development
The European Commission has been looking closely at how computer-assisted learning can most seamlessly and effectively be integrated into classrooms to foster educational development. Getting that right needs a sound strategy...