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2nd EEA Meeting “Planning of the Equitable Education Association”

Planning and Global Perspectives on Equity in Education

Convened on 18 June 2020, the second EEA meeting brought together international organizations and country partners to explore global trends in educational inequity and discuss the formation of a collaborative equitable education association.

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Meeting Overview

On 18 June 2020, the Equitable Education Fund (EEF) and UNESCO Bangkok convened an online meeting to examine global and national approaches to equity in education and to further discuss establishing the Equitable Education Association (EEA).

 

 

Global Perspectives on Equity

🌍 Global Partnership for Education (GPE)
📊 OECD – PISA: Equity in Education
The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) outlined key strategies to advance equity in education, including results-based financing focused on equity outcomes and crisis-response funding to ensure learning continuity during emergencies. GPE also emphasized targeted support for gender equality, disability inclusion, and marginalized groups, alongside regular monitoring of equity indicators and the integration of equity priorities into national education sector plans.
The OECD presentation on PISA highlighted the urgent need to support disadvantaged learners, as many fail to reach basic proficiency levels. It also emphasized academic resilience, showing that some socio-economically disadvantaged students can succeed when supported effectively. The findings stressed the importance of equitable teacher allocation and demonstrated that the quality of educational resources and instruction matters more than quantity alone.

Country Presentations

Toward Establishing the Equitable Education Association

Participants discussed forming a formal network to:

  • Exchange knowledge and evidence on equity

  • Develop mechanisms for policy and school-level implementation

  • Focus on specific thematic areas (e.g., teacher quality, learning assessment)

  • Test and refine interventions for improved outcomes

Initial responses from participants were positive, with interest in continued collaboration.

Key Takeaways

✔ Equity requires strong partnerships and mechanisms
✔ Evidence-based approaches are essential
✔ Resource allocation quality matters
✔ Country context must shape implementation
✔ A structured network can accelerate SDG4 progress

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