Global Agenda Council on Education Systems 2011

Education plays a critical role in reducing world poverty and inequality, in fuelling innovation and productivity gains and in accelerating economic and health-focused advances. However, the Millennium Development Goals for Education will not be achieved without strong leadership and heightened commitment, coupled with bold actions within the next five years. The case for renewing and revitalizing the global commitment to education should not only appeal to but also compel a broad range of stakeholders to engage in an approach to redesign and enhance the quality of education systems worldwide. This Council continues to focus on advancing solutions to the most critical issues affecting the delivery of accessible, relevant and quality education, building on the recommended actions it has highlighted.