Global Education Program

We listened to and learned from several dozen people deeply engaged in education around the world—students, teachers, academics, bureaucrats, non-governmental organizations, multilateral partners, parents, entrepreneurs, and those working at the global level. They helped us understand where we are best suited to make a meaningful contribution. Our commitment of $68 million over four years centers on providing education systems with better information, evidence, tools, and approaches that can help improve primary and secondary education, with an emphasis on foundational learning in primary grades. While we currently focus on India and a few sub-Saharan African countries, we hope these resources will be of interest to other geographies. We are not undertaking this work alone. We are working with a range of partners to make the biggest impact possible for people who need it most. Our focus is underpinned by the four pillars of our program's strategy building global action in learning, helping countries advance education quality, identify cost-effective approaches to classroom instruction and learning, and understanding barriers to girls' participation through secondary school.