Inclusive education for refugees is the only durable solution that also boosts social cohesion and creates diversity in the classroom, a benefit that can extend way beyond schools. We spoke with the Ministry of Education in Kenya to hear about their journey in making a school system for all. Read more.

Mauritania: Creating new opportunities for young job seekers

In Mauritania, a public-private partnership is helping youth receive training that matches the needs of the local economy. Read more about how this could help Mauritania tackle youth unemployment.

Africa: The challenge of quality distance education for all

In sub-Saharan Africa, 89% of learners do not have access to computers at home. However, more than 80% of households on the African continent have a working radio. What does this suggest for online learning during COVID-19? A new Memorandum published by IIEP Dakar looks at the challenge of monitoring quality in distance education.

Voices from Ethiopia: Supporting teachers in refugee settings

Teachers are at the heart of learning. For a refugee child, teachers can mean much more: educator, mentor, and an important link to a new home and unfamiliar surroundings. Investing in teachers and providing them with the support they need to thrive can, in turn, allow refugees to thrive. Report | Infographic

How electricity can improve the quality of learning

Thousands of schools across Latin America do not have electricity. This is especially a problem for rural schools, where internet connectivity could help tackle geographic isolation. From the IIEP Learning Portal, learn about a programme that is not only bringing more visibility to the issue, but solutions for better learning.

Congratulations to our 2020 Cohort of educational planners!

21 educational planners from 14 countries received their certificates during a special virtual celebration for completing a six-month training course. Watch highlights below from their time at IIEP in Paris earlier this year.

"The Next Normal"

This UNESCO campaign challenges our perceptions of what back to normal should mean in the post-COVID-19 era. Watch and share the film now.

Training opportunities:

Online/Paris, France: Applications are open for our one-year and six-month courses in educational planning and management, starting in September 2020.
Online training in Spanish: Register quickly for the Crisis-sensitive educational planning course, starting on 7 July 2020.

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