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Why
is it important ? |
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 The
global EFA 2000 Assessment, the unprecedented evaluation of
basic education carried out in more than 180 countries, has
been important for a number of reasons. |
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The
first was that it generated current and reliable statistics
about the many components of basic education, ranging from early
childhood development, through primary schooling, to educational
activities for youth and adults. This enabled countries to monitor
and measure their progress more closely and comprehensively.
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The second was that the assessment exercise produced a broad
picture of the challenges that countries face, the various solutions
they have found, and the partnerships that have developed in
basic education. |
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The
final and most important was the excellent opportunity for each
country to examine how well the basic learning needs of its
people are being met and to revise its public policies and strategies
as necessary. |
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The
1990 World Conference on Education for All was a major milestone
on the road towards the right to education for all people of
all ages. The EFA 2000 Assessment measured how far we have come
and gave a clearer idea of how long the road ahead will be.
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To know
more: Sound
policy-making in education requires good data
by Denise Lievesley, Director of UNESCO's new Institute for
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