Dans le cadre des Objectifs de développement durable (ODD), les pays se sont engagés à « Bâtir une infrastructure résiliente, promouvoir une industrialisation durable qui profite à tous et encourager l’innovation ». En particulier, l’ODD Cible 9.5 les appelle à encourager l’innovation et à augmenter considérablement le nombre de chercheurs, ainsi que les dépenses publiques et privées consacrées à la recherche et au développement.
Make your voice heard via an online consultation about the new Global Education Data Portal (GEDP), which is being developed by the UNESCO Institute of Statistics (UIS). It will be a unique resource centered on the needs of its users, a one-stop shop for the best possible data on education.
On Saturday, the world celebrated International Literacy Day. And indeed there was much to celebrate, with literacy rates continuing to rise from one generation to the next, remarkable progress on literacy among youth, in particular, and a steady narrowing of gender gaps. Half a century ago, almost one quarter of youth worldwide lacked the most basic literacy skills, falling to less than 10% in 2016.
Learn more about SDG 4 Indicators 4.a.1, 4.b.1 and 4.c.1
SDG 4 indicator 4.7.1 reflects the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development
So far, this series of blogs on the data needed to monitor progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) on education has focused predominantly on indicators that explore educational outcomes and achievements for individuals, and the components that must be in place to ensure a quality education for all. But when we come to Target 7, we see a marked shift in perspective.
SDG 4 indicator 4.6.1 shows the proportion of youth and adults with functional literacy and numeracy skills
Taken together, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a ‘recipe’ for countries to be productive and prosperous, resulting in populations that are well-educated and well-equipped for employment in the 21st century.
Skill development is a critical part of preparing for work in the future – even for jobs that do not yet exist. It goes without saying that a child who cannot read, write or perform at least simple mathematics with proficiency will be poorly equipped as an adult to excel in the technology-driven industries of the future.
Thinking about studying abroad next year or know someone who is? You’re not alone. International student mobility is on the rise and data show that everyone benefits. Rather than depriving developing countries of their best talent through ‘brain drain,’ mobile students are offering ‘brain gain’ by creating a global pool of highly-skilled human capital.
L’information collectée facilitera la promotion et la sauvegarde de la diversité linguistique, donneront aux gouvernements les moyens de développer des politiques de protection basée sur les faits et en accord avec les objectifs de développement durables des Nations Unies et la Recommandation sur la promotion et l'usage du multilinguisme et l'accès universel au cyberespace.
Learn about the parity indices used to monitor progress towards Target 4.5, which aims to eliminate inequalities in education.