Category Archives: sdgs

Target 4.4 – What is at stake for monitoring progress on skills for work?

Posted on 20 October 2016 by GEM Report

4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship Global monitoring of skills for decent work is likely to prove elusive because of … Continue reading →

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City leaders can employ education for more than just growing their economy

Posted on 19 October 2016 by GEM Report

One area where education doesn’t have to make its case is in its power to foster economic growth in urban areas. Cities can attract human capital and foreign direct investment by positioning themselves as global hubs for higher education, skills, … Continue reading →

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Target 4.5 – What is at stake for monitoring progress on equity in education?

Posted on 18 October 2016 by GEM Report

4.5 By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations While there is progress toward monitoring … Continue reading →

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Why hasn’t education got a seat at the table for urban policy discussions?

Posted on 17 October 2016 by GEM Report

For too long, education has been missing from urban policy and planning discussions. As the New Urban Agenda is finalized, those going to the Habitat III Conference should take heed of the benefits that including education, training and lifelong learning … Continue reading →

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Target 4.6 – What is at stake for monitoring progress on adult literacy and numeracy?

Posted on 14 October 2016 by GEM Report

4.6 By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy While the indicator for measuring adult literacy and numeracy skills is effective, many countries have yet to adopt the … Continue reading →

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Target 4.7 – What is at stake for monitoring progress on education for global citizenship and sustainable development?

Posted on 13 October 2016 by GEM Report

4.7 By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, … Continue reading →

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Target 4a – What is at stake for monitoring progress on effective learning environments?

Posted on 12 October 2016 by GEM Report

    4.a Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all   The concept of effective learning environments is minimally captured by the proposed indicators … Continue reading →

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Target 4b – What is at stake for monitoring progress on scholarships?

Posted on 12 October 2016 by GEM Report

   4.b By 2020, substantially expand globally the number of scholarships available to developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and African countries, for enrolment in higher education, including vocational training and information and communications technology, … Continue reading →

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Target 4c – What is at stake for monitoring progress on teachers?

Posted on 10 October 2016 by GEM Report

    4.c By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States   Target 4.c focuses on the supply of qualified … Continue reading →

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Monitoring SDG 4: what is at stake?

Posted on 10 October 2016 by GEM Report

This blog launches a series that introduces some of the key challenges for monitoring the new global education goal – SDG 4 – as outlined in the latest GEM Report. The details may seem technical, but this is far from … Continue reading →

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