| dc.description.abstract | With just three years to go until the deadline
for the Education for All goals that were set
in Dakar, Senegal, it is vitally urgent to ensure
that the collective commitments made by
164 countries in 2000 are met. Lessons also
need to be drawn to inform the definition of
future international education goals and the
design of mechanisms to make sure that all
partners live up to their promises.
Unfortunately, this year’s EFA Global Monitoring
Report shows that progress towards many of
the goals is slowing down, and that most EFA
goals are unlikely to be met. Despite the gloomy
outlook overall, progress in some of the world’s
poorest countries shows what can be achieved
with the commitment of national governments
and aid donors, including greater numbers
of children attending pre-school, completing
primary school and making the transition to
secondary education.
The 2012 EFA Global Monitoring Report is divided
into two parts. Part I provides a snapshot of
progress towards the six EFA goals, and towards
spending on education to finance the goals. Part II
turns to the third EFA goal, paying particular
attention to the skills needs of young people. | en_US |
