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Education Policies in Focus: G20 Summit Discussions (Country Wise Key Highlights)

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Argentina

National Program for Primary Education (PRONAEP)

  • Objectives and Outcomes: Improve learning conditions, reduce educational inequalities.
  • Programme Executor and Funding: Ministry of Education, provincial ministries, funded by the national budget.
  • Programme Description: Focus on equity, quality, and integration of ICT in primary education.
  • Target Beneficiaries: Primary school students, especially in vulnerable areas.

Australia

National STEM School Education Strategy

  • Objectives and Outcomes: Improve STEM skills, enhance teacher training, and curriculum.
  • Programme Executor and Funding: Department of Education, Skills and Employment; state and territory governments.
  • Programme Description: National initiatives for teacher development, student engagement, and resource provision.
  • Target Beneficiaries: K-12 students.

Brazil

National Education Plan (PNE)

  • Objectives and Outcomes: Achieve universal literacy, improve educational quality.
  • Programme Executor and Funding: Ministry of Education, states, municipalities; federal and local funding.
  • Programme Description: Strategic guidelines for education from early childhood to higher education.
  • Target Beneficiaries: All education levels, with a focus on disadvantaged groups.

Canada

Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC)

  • Objectives and Outcomes: Provide affordable, accessible, and high-quality child care.
  • Programme Executor and Funding: Federal, provincial, and territorial governments; funding through budget allocations.
  • Programme Description: Supports child care programs, quality standards, and workforce development.
  • Target Beneficiaries: Children up to age 5 and their families.

China

Compulsory Education Curriculum Plan

  • Objectives and Outcomes: Ensure high standards in compulsory education.
  • Programme Executor and Funding: Ministry of Education; national funding.
  • Programme Description: Updated curriculum standards focusing on innovation and quality.
  • Target Beneficiaries: Students in compulsory education (grades 1-9).

European Union

Pathways to School Success

  • Objectives and Outcomes: Improve educational outcomes, reduce early school leaving.
  • Programme Executor and Funding: European Commission; EU budget.
  • Programme Description: Policies and initiatives to support student success and inclusive education.
  • Target Beneficiaries: Students at risk of dropping out.

France

Pre-primary and Primary Class Size Reduction

  • Objectives and Outcomes: Increase educational attainment, combat inequality.
  • Programme Executor and Funding: French Ministry of Education; national budget.
  • Programme Description: Focus on priority education areas to reduce class sizes.
  • Target Beneficiaries: Students in priority areas, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Germany

DigitalPakt Schule

  • Objectives and Outcomes: Enhance digital infrastructure in schools.
  • Programme Executor and Funding: Federal and state governments; significant public investment.
  • Programme Description: Development of digital learning environments and resources.
  • Target Beneficiaries: Students and teachers in primary and secondary education.

India

National Education Policy 2020

  • Objectives and Outcomes: Transform education to meet 21st-century needs.
  • Programme Executor and Funding: Ministry of Education; central and state budgets.
  • Programme Description: Emphasis on holistic learning, flexibility, vocational integration.
  • Target Beneficiaries: All education levels, including disadvantaged groups.

Indonesia

National Assessment - Literacy and Numeracy Test

  • Objectives and Outcomes: Improve literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Programme Executor and Funding: Ministry of Education; national budget.
  • Programme Description: Standardized assessments to measure and enhance basic skills.
  • Target Beneficiaries: Primary and secondary school students.

Italy

National Plan for Digital Schools

  • Objectives and Outcomes: Foster digital literacy and skills.
  • Programme Executor and Funding: Ministry of Education; national and EU funding.
  • Programme Description: Innovative learning environments, digital tools in education.
  • Target Beneficiaries: Students and teachers at all education levels.

Japan

Global and Innovation Gateway for All (GIGA) School Programme

  • Objectives and Outcomes: Promote digital learning and innovation.
  • Programme Executor and Funding: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT); national funding.
  • Programme Description: Provide digital devices, improve ICT infrastructure.
  • Target Beneficiaries: Primary and secondary school students.

Mexico

Open and Distance University of Mexico (UnADM)

  • Objectives and Outcomes: Expand access to higher education.
  • Programme Executor and Funding: Ministry of Public Education; national budget.
  • Programme Description: Online university offering flexible learning opportunities.
  • Target Beneficiaries: Higher education students, especially non-traditional learners.

Republic of Korea

Digital-based Education Innovation Project

  • Objectives and Outcomes: Advance digital education.
  • Programme Executor and Funding: Ministry of Education; national funding.
  • Programme Description: Digital resources, training, and infrastructure development.
  • Target Beneficiaries: Students, teachers, and educational institutions.

Russian Federation

SuperService Online University Admission

  • Objectives and Outcomes: Simplify university admissions.
  • Programme Executor and Funding: Ministry of Science and Higher Education; national budget.
  • Programme Description: Digital platform for university applications.
  • Target Beneficiaries: Prospective university students.

Published on: August 9, 2024