From UNESCO's 8th Policy Dialogue Forum Forum of the Teacher Task Force for Education 2030

1. A presentation at the Teacher
Task Force Policy Dialogue, Mar.
2016
By
Teopista Birungi Mayanja,
Commissioner,
Deputy Director Education
Services, Uganda
teopista.birungi@gmail.com

2. The International Commission on Financing Global
Education Opportunity (The Education Commission) is a
major new global initiative engaging world leaders, policy
makers, educators and researchers to develop a renewed
and compelling investment case and financing pathway for
achieving equal educational opportunity for children and
young people.
Who We Are

3. 1. Bring together the best evidence from around the globe about what
works to expand and improve learning opportunities.
2. Agree on a compelling case for increased investment in
education and agenda for action.
3. Secure increased, more effective investments and contribute to the
mobilization of new partnerships to achieve these aims.
4. Inspire and persuade leaders at all levels and sectors, as well as
business leaders and financial investors– to action.
5. Pay particular attention to the provision of basic education and its
role in improving life chances.
Objective

4. •The post-2015 development agenda gives us an opportunity to make a
renewed investment case and agenda for action for education.
•Without urgent action, the prospects for more than 124 million children
and youth still out of schools and more than 250 million children not
learning the necessary skills are severely diminished.
•Education underpins improved outcomes in health, economic growth,
job creation and employment, innovation, climate and security…
•Sufficient action has not been taken by governments and world
leaders to increase the scale and effectiveness of investments in
education.
Why Now?/Justification

5. •Education’s share in government budgets has been declining in a
number of countries despite growing needs.
•International aid to education is on the decline by nearly 10% while
the number of out-of-school has gone up.
•A financing gap for basic education upwards of $27 billion by 2020, is
projected without a plan to bridge it.
•Financing of education is inefficiently allocated across and within
countries, Aid for education is inconsistent within regions.
•Half out the out-of-school children live in conflict settings and
emergencies. Education receives less than 2% of humanitarian financing.
Why Now?/Justification contd.

6. Co-Conveners
Commissioners

7. Structure of Commission
• Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway, President Michelle Bachelet of Chile,
President Joko Widodo of Indonesia, President Peter Mutharika of Malawi and
the Director-General of UNESCO Irina Bokova.
Co-Conveners
• Chair: the UN Special Envoy for Global Education, Gordon Brown
• Members: the Commission is comprised of approximately 20 high-level
individuals representing diverse geographical and disciplinary backgrounds.
Commissioners
• Several small panels of experts will provide insights into specific issues. The
expert panels will assess the existing knowledge base and initiate new research
where there is found to be gaps.
Expert Panels and
Advisors
• Bring together the highest quality research from all corners of the globe by
establishing a set of research hubs and building a network of expert advisors
and researchers focusing on various pieces of investigation.
Research Hubs &
Commissioned
Research
• Seek the advice and engagement from civil society, teachers, young people,
technology innovators, international agencies and other constituencies
throughout the year through a series of outreach and engagement activities.
Outreach and
Engagement
• A project team will administer the Commission’s work throughout the course of
the year.Project Team

8. Timeline Overview
2015 Sep Oct Nov Dec 2016 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Project Team
Established
Call for
Expressions
of Interest
Research Hubs Launched, Research Commissioned
Outreach and Engagement
Expert Panels Meet and Submit Research
Dissemination of
Findings
Research Agenda
Established
Commission
Meeting 1
Meeting at IMF-
World Bank Spring
Meeting
Commission
Meeting 2
Report Launch
Final Commission
Meeting

9. • The Commission’s Report is to be presented to the
Co-Conveners and the UN Secretary-General at the
United Nations General Assembly in September 2016.
• The report and recommendations will be
communicated to heads of State or Government,
ministers, business leaders and potential investors
throughout the world in a systematic outreach strategy
upon the report’s launch.
Outcomes

10. Vision for
progress
1
Make the
case for
investment
2
Highlight
reforms needed
for transformation
& more effective
education delivery
3
Estimate
financing
needs to
achieve
goals
4 Identify
sources of
finance and
effective
architecture
5
Research Topics
HEALTH
Panels
TECHNOLOGY FINANCE YOUTH

11. The Commission is bringing forward evidence on the “Teaching Profession” and
looking at possible ideas around:
• Teacher Unions and Positive Change_(Results based activism) Case studies
on teacher unions working with public officials to make major policy advances
(EI)
 Effectiveness of Spending: Perspectives from teachers (EI)
 Developing school and education systems leaders
 How technology can enhance the the role of the teachers
 Strengthening professional teaching standards, professionalism and mutual
accountability- developing comprehensive teacher policies
Considerations for the Commission’s Work

12. 1. Share expertise
• Submit evidence and research. We are looking for large-scale initiatives on a
global level, evidence-based effective programs or models and/or ideas that
are being developed or have developed that will help us make progress on the
Commission's agenda.
• Host a Consultation. The consultation kits will be circulated in the coming
weeks and be made available online from 15 March onwards. Sign up here
http://bit.ly/1SSgsjl to receive a kit.
• Engage Young People. Encourage young people to share their views with the
Commission through the video competition.
Engaging with the Commission

13. 2. Bring voices to the debate
• The Commission is looking to feature op-eds and blog posts on our website.
• To be considered:
• Choose a topic that relates to the work of the Commission.
• Write an article, 400 words approximately.
• Email info@educationcommission.org. Subject line: “Name - Blog Post.”
3. Spread the word to networks and supporters
• Post updates on partner websites.
• Disseminate updates to partner organizations’ mailing lists.
• Blog about the Commission’s work.
• Present at conferences and meetings.
4. Participate in the Global Outreach Webinar Series
• Join online or via phone for live updates about the Commission’s work.
Engaging with the Commission

14. Website
www.educationcommission.org
Online Presence
Featuring:
• Information about the
Commission
• News and updates
• Op-eds and blog posts
• Video interviews with
Commissioners
Facebook
The Education Commission
http://on.fb.me/20eMYLo
Twitter
@educommission
https://twitter.com/educommission
YouTube
The Education Commission
http://bit.ly/1PIXfjo
Social Media Channels

15. 1. Given that there are clear benefits of education, why do you think people have
not acted and invested in education at the level needed?
2. What do you think has been the biggest single obstacle to raising educational
quality in developing countries? How can we overcome this obstacle?
3. For those countries which have made the greatest improvements in education in
recent years, what do you think have been the critical factors in their success?
4. How do you think education/ school will look different in 2030? What
implications does this have on the Commission’s recommendations?
5. What will be the most important (new) sources of finance for global education
over the next decades? How could these sources be harnessed?
What is the perspective of teachers?

16. QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?