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Outline 1. Why is education so important? 2. Can education alone solve all societal problems? 3. The status of teachers worldwide: better, the same or worse than ever? 4. Looking into the future: with optimism? Why is education so important? “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” (Nelson Mandela) Education transforms lives Source: EFA Global Monitoring Report (GMR) Can education alone solve all societal problems? Youth unemployment Intolerance Racism Xenophobia… Holistic approach key to addressing social and developmental issues– education, policy, legislation, societal response… Education remains out of reach for many • 58 million children of primary going age remain out of school • 69 million adolescents are out of school • 774 million adults cannot read and write (nearly 2/3 of them women) • 168 million children are in child labour • 250 million children are not learning the basics Source: 2013/14 GMR & ILO
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