Category: Publications and Articles

Most governments around the world have temporarily closed educational institutions in an attempt to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. These nationwide closures are impacting over 60% of the world’s student population. Several other countries have implemented localized closures impacting millions of additional learners. UNESCO is supporting countries in their efforts […]

As schools worldwide struggle with the reopening, the latest data from the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) reveal that 43 percent of schools around the world lacked access to basic handwashing with soap and water in 2019 – a key condition for schools to be able to operate safely in […]

The technology for Indonesia to reach and exceed its climate action targets is available. Financing can be sought, but the crucial part is political will. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo should demonstrate political will and aim robustly if not ruthlessly for zero carbon emissions as his climate policy legacy, some have […]

The overall objective of PEP’s commitment is to support and increase evidence-based policy making in nine African countries. The immediate objective is to develop the capacity of local experts to produce a reliable evidence base on youth employment issues, while engaging with policy to ensure uptake in decision and advisory […]

Description/achievement of initiativeThe Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation is a multi-stakeholder platform to advance the effectiveness of development efforts by all actors, to deliver results that are long-lasting and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The work of the Global Partnership is based on four […]