Education, Cultural Heritage, and Indigenous Peoples’ Economic Development

11 July 16:40 — 17:40 EdHeroes Global Forum Despite comprising 6 percent of the world population, Indigenous Peoples protect 80 percent of the Earth’s biodiversity. At the same time, they are over-represented among those living in extreme poverty (World Bank). Today, more than ever, Indigenous Peoples’ long-standing stewardship of the environment, leadership and knowledge are critical toContinue reading “Education, Cultural Heritage, and Indigenous Peoples’ Economic Development”

Cultural Heritage in Education

Cultural Heritage in Education | (News and Research 387) Education, Cultural Heritage, and Indigenous Peoples’ Economic Development | July 11, 2024 | Location: Online | Despite comprising 6% of the world population, Indigenous Peoples protect 80% of the Earth’s biodiversity. At the same time, they are over-represented among those living in extreme poverty. Today, moreContinue reading “Cultural Heritage in Education”

Improving Education Quality can Help Countries Realize Economic Benefits and Ensure Long-term Prosperity

News and Research 386 Ministry of Finance – Bahrain, World Bank hold seminar (Bahrain News Agency) | Within the framework of the existing cooperation with the World Bank, the Ministry of Finance and National Economy hosted a seminar presented by the World Bank. The seminar reviewed the results of the latest economic developments report for theContinue reading “Improving Education Quality can Help Countries Realize Economic Benefits and Ensure Long-term Prosperity”

How effective education spending can reduce poverty and boost earnings

Harry A. Patrinos, Diego Angel-Urdinola, Nobuyuki Tanaka The returns to education are high in most countries. An additional year of schooling increases earnings by 10 percent a year. At the same time, education is one of the most powerful instruments for reducing poverty and inequality, as well as for laying the basis for sustained growth. ManyContinue reading “How effective education spending can reduce poverty and boost earnings”

Each additional year of education can increase a person’s annual earnings by 10%

Each additional year of education can increase a person’s annual earnings by 10% (News and Research 384) Returns to education in Nepal: an analysis of educational attainment, employability and social mobility | Thapa, Izawa | This study examines the impact of educational attainment on employment and earnings in Nepal. Using the Nepal Labour Force Survey 2017–2018Continue reading “Each additional year of education can increase a person’s annual earnings by 10%”

The Returns to Education

The Returns to Education | (News and Research 382) Study of 5.8 Million Americans Finds that a College Degree Yields a Significant Return on Investment | A college education is expected to yield an annual rate of 9 to 10 percent throughout an individual’s career. A new analysis finds that earning a college degree isContinue reading “The Returns to Education”

Innovative Financing

Innovative Financing | (News and Research 381) Education: Innovative Financing in Developing Countries | Patrinos & Tanaka | Despite efforts to generate more funds for education, current financing in the education sector is inadequate, inefficient, and inequitable to ensure quality education and improve learning outcomes. One way to fill the financing gap is “innovative finance,”Continue reading “Innovative Financing”

Gender Quotas in Afghanistan, Extreme Weather, and other News and Research (#380)

The Impact of a Gender Quota on Women’s Education in Afghanistan | Najam | Gender gaps in access to education have persisted in low- and middle-income countries, despite all but closing in high-income countries. Affirmative action for women in public universities in Afghanistan increased the share of women admitted by 32%. These findings highlight theContinue reading “Gender Quotas in Afghanistan, Extreme Weather, and other News and Research (#380)”

Investing in the Future

Investing in the Future | (News and Research 379) Compulsory Education boosts Learning Outcomes and Climate Action | What if there was an investment that could not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also improve education outcomes? It is often said that people with more education are more likely than others to understand the complexitiesContinue reading “Investing in the Future”