A Global Compact on Learning The Center for Universal Education Youth Economic Opportunity Conference September 13, 2012

15 June 2011 | Jenny Perlman Robinson | Center for Universal Education A GLOBAL COMPACT ON LEARNING TAKING ACTION ON EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Collective action is needed along three priorities Help children get an early start on learning in life Ensure basic literacy and numeracy are learned in lower primary Equip young people with relevant livelihoods and life skills

Reduce barriers Provide well-targeted subsidies Ensure safe environments Build social support Offer second-chance learning Provide flexible models Prepare for healthy lives, productive work and civic participation Strengthen training-market link Teach transferable skills Facilitate school-to-work transition Youth Education & Skills Building STRATEGYACTIONS

1. Building shared research agenda Facilitate development of a shared research agenda on learning

2. Convening Global Learning Metrics Task Force Debate and consensus building around measuring learning

3. Improving collaboration Informal group of public and private donors taking collective action to advance learning

4. Increasing attention & resources UN Secretary General’s Education Initiative Heads of Governments Advocacy Organizations Global Business Coalition for Education

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