More than One-Half of Children and Adolescents Are Not Learning Worldwide

Resource type
Report
Authors/contributors
Title
More than One-Half of Children and Adolescents Are Not Learning Worldwide
Abstract
This paper presents the first estimates for a key target of Sustainable Development Goal 4, which requires primary and secondary education that lead to relevant and effective learning outcomes. By developing a new methodology and database, the UIS has produced a global snapshot of the learning situation facing children and adolescents who are in school and out. The data show the critical need to improve the quality of education while expanding access to ensure that no one is left behind. The paper also discusses the importance of benchmarking and the concept of minimum proficiency levels.
Report Number
46
Report Type
Fact Sheet
Institution
UNESCO
Date
2017
Accessed
11/10/2021, 17:40
Citation
UNESCO, & UIS. (2017). More than One-Half of Children and Adolescents Are Not Learning Worldwide (Fact Sheet No. 46). UNESCO. http://uis.unesco.org/sites/default/files/documents/fs46-more-than-half-children-not-learning-en-2017.pdf