According to a new World Bank report, Lebanon needs to urgently embark on a comprehensive reform agenda that puts students at the center of the education sector and prioritizes quality of education for all. Low levels of learning and skills mismatch in the job market have put the future of generations of Lebanese children at risk and imply a critical need for more and better targeted investments in the sector. The report, titled “Foundations for Building Forward Better: An Education Reform … [Read more...] about Lebanon’s education system ‘under threat,’ says Report
NextGenerationEU: Commission endorses Greece’s €30.5bn recovery and resilience plan
The European Commission has adopted a positive assessment of Greece's recovery and resilience plan. This is an important step towards disbursing €17.8 billion in grants and €12.7 billion in loans under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) over the period 2021-2026. This financing will support the implementation of the crucial investment and reform measures outlined in Greece's recovery and resilience plan. It will play a key role in enabling Greece emerge stronger from the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about NextGenerationEU: Commission endorses Greece’s €30.5bn recovery and resilience plan
Norway pledge US$430 million towards “Raise Your Hand” financing campaign
The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) received over US$450 million in new pledges towards the "Raise Your Hand" financing campaign with 3.7 billion kroner (US$430 million) from Norway, US$23 million from the LEGO Foundation and US$1 million from the Open Society Foundations. The campaign seeks to raise at least US$5 billion to transform education for the most vulnerable children in nearly 90 lower-income countries and territories. The announcements were made today at the Raise Your … [Read more...] about Norway pledge US$430 million towards “Raise Your Hand” financing campaign
Google announces grants totaling $50 million to build a more diverse tech workforce
Google has announced grants totaling $50 million to ten historically Black colleges and universities in support of efforts to build a more diverse tech workforce. Through a grant to UNCF and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, each HBCU will receive $5 million to fund scholarships, invest in technical infrastructure for in-class and remote learning, and develop curricula and career-support programs. The recipient institutions are Claflin University (Orangeburg, South Carolina), Clark Atlanta … [Read more...] about Google announces grants totaling $50 million to build a more diverse tech workforce
UNICEF Report: Affordable, quality childcare inaccessible in many of world’s wealthiest countries
Affordable, quality childcare is inaccessible in many of the world’s wealthiest countries, UNICEF said in a new report. Luxembourg, Iceland, Sweden, Norway and Germany rank the highest on childcare provisions among high-income countries. Slovakia, the United States, Cyprus, Switzerland, and Australia rank the lowest. Where Do Rich Countries Stand on Childcare? – published by UNICEF’s Office of Research – Innocenti, ranks countries across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and … [Read more...] about UNICEF Report: Affordable, quality childcare inaccessible in many of world’s wealthiest countries
APIF receives US$ 1.5 Million from International Islamic Fiqh Academy
The Awqaf Properties Investment Fund (APIF) of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) confirmed receipt of US$ 1.5 million from the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA) as an investment from the Islamic scholarly body in its capital. This investment follows the signing of an agreement earlier in May 2021 jointly by IsDB President, Dr. Bandar Hajjar, and IIFA Secretary General, Professor Kotoub Mustapha Sano. IsDB President Dr. Bandar Hajjar stated that, “This investment will foster the … [Read more...] about APIF receives US$ 1.5 Million from International Islamic Fiqh Academy
USAID launches Guatemala Entrepreneurship and Development Innovation initiative
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power formally launched the Guatemala Entrepreneurship and Development Innovation initiative, an almost $39 million alliance with international and local private sector partners to scale technology-driven, market-led solutions to critical development challenges throughout the country. Under this initiative, USAID and the private sector will support entrepreneurs and businesses to increase access to renewable energy and … [Read more...] about USAID launches Guatemala Entrepreneurship and Development Innovation initiative
African children urges to enhance Education and make schools safe from attacks
While the continent is celebrating Day of the African Child and the 30th anniversary of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC), African children are sending a clear and urgent message to governments and donors: Save our Education and make schools safe. Even before COVID-19 school closures hit, millions of children across Africa’s crisis and conflict-affected countries were losing out on education. Children in Sub-Saharan Africa have lost, on average, 69 days of … [Read more...] about African children urges to enhance Education and make schools safe from attacks
The New York Community Trust grants $7.9 Million to 58 Nonprofits
The city’s community foundation has announced $7.9 million in grants to 58 nonprofits to tackle issues facing communities as they adapt to a post-pandemic life. As the city emerges from the pandemic, Trust grants are targeting a wide range of challenges, from helping environmental groups advocate for a greener future, to creating equity in the public education system. These grants are made possible by generations of New Yorkers who have included The New York Community Trust in their … [Read more...] about The New York Community Trust grants $7.9 Million to 58 Nonprofits
Long term financial support announced to strengthen digital transformation of Education in Brazil
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, approved a long-term R$200 million in financing to strengthen the growth strategy and the digital transformation of Educational be a of the largest private education groups in Brazil and leader in the Northeast and North regions. The resources will ensure investments in updating students' distance learning platforms and the development of products to help educational units face the crisis caused by the … [Read more...] about Long term financial support announced to strengthen digital transformation of Education in Brazil
