Sustainable Development: Education

(asked on 29th June 2017) - View Source

Question to the Department for International Development:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the achievability of Sustainable Development Goal number four on inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.


Answered by
Alistair Burt Portrait
Alistair Burt
This question was answered on 4th July 2017

SDG4 represents an ambitious expansion of the education agenda from a focus on access to basic education to a focus on learning for all children.

Despite significant progress on access over the last 15 years, the challenge of implementing the SDG is significant. Over a quarter of a billion children remain out of school, particularly those in crises, and amongst socially excluded groups (including girls, refugees and children with disability). Furthermore the quality of education is a major concern.

As one of the largest bilateral donors to basic education the UK will continue to prioritise improvements to the quality and effectiveness of education. We will also work with the international community to ensure all boys and girls - especially those who are marginalised, displaced or in fragile states – have access to a decent education and are learning.

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