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Public #education expenditure has declined globally, from 4.4% of GDP in 2015 to 4% in 2022. We must invest more in education to ensure a better future for all. Check out the new Education Finance Watch report: Bit.ly/efw2024

Learning levels remain unknown for two-thirds of children in Africa. AMPL, a tool developed by UNESCO Institute for Statistics helps countries build capacity to measure learning outcomes. Discover more about AMPL's implementation in #Zambia in this GEM Report UNESCO's spotlight video: https://lnkd.in/dRSz4wc7 #25YearsofDataInsights #SDG4

📊 72% of countries have set SDG 4 benchmarks for early childhood #education attendance. These countries collectively aim to achieve 80% by 2025 and 87% by 2030. However, progress remains insufficient, with attendance reaching only 69% in 2022, 10 percentage points off track for the 2025 target. Urgent action is needed to bridge the gap! More on SDG4 benchmarks here: https://bit.ly/4gmZmaN

🌍📚 Today is #ArabicLanguageDay! Did you know the SDG4 Scorecard by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics and GEM Report UNESCO is now available in Arabic? Explore the progress report on national benchmarks, with a focus on teachers, here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/etYgj49k #25YearsOfDataInsights

UNESCO Institute for Statistics data show that globally, 1 in 10 primary-age children are out of school, with significant regional disparities. 🔍Explore the data: https://lnkd.in/euawSzKb #25YearsOfDataInsights

Reflecting on the UNESCO Conference on Education Data & Statistics, established by UIS and held in February 2024 at UNESCO HQ, Paris, we celebrate a remarkable effort to advance education monitoring and governance. ✅ 130 member states and 80 organizations united to discuss standards, methodologies, and technology’s role in reshaping data collection and analysis. ✅ Tools like the SDG 4 Scorecard demonstrate how data and policy can align to drive accountability for education goals. This event was just the beginning of a 3-year cycle of innovation and collaboration. 🔗 Learn more about the conference here: ces.uis.unesco.org #Data4Education #SDG4 #25YearsofDataInsights

We need adequate and equitable education finance. Education funding per child in the richest countries is 155 times larger than in the poorest countries. This disparity must be addressed to ensure all children have access to quality education. Learn more in the 2024 Education Finance Watch by #GEMGEMGEM Report UNESCO, The World Bank, and #UNESCOUNESCOUNESCO Institute for Statistics: https://bit.ly/2024efw #FundEducation #EWF2024

Through the SDG 4 benchmarking process, African countries can monitor their progress on the Continental Education Strategy for Africa and the global education #SDG4 agenda. 🌍 Explore the findings on Africa’s progress towards the #SDG4 benchmarks in the #SDG4Scorecard for #Africa http://bit.ly/4gdnwV0

🚀 Exciting Career Opportunity! The UNESCO Institute for Statistics is looking for a Head of IT Services to lead innovation and drive impactful solutions in Montreal, Quebec. 📅 Deadline to apply: 19 December 2024 (Midnight Paris Time). Join us in shaping the future of data-driven insights. #25YearsofDataInsights

The meeting of the Education Data and Statistics Commission (EDS Commission) will take place on 27–28 February 2025 in Paris, France. The objectives of the meeting include discussions on the 2025 Comprehensive Review Process and benchmarking process, progress in monitoring learning, literacy, school life expectancy, and teachers’ indicators, as well as model estimations for out-of-school and completion rates. The agenda will also discuss out-of-school rates in protracted crises. Learn more here https://lnkd.in/eU5ejW22 #25YearsofDataInsights