EDUCATION IN CRISIS AND THE POST-2015 FRAMEWORK
#EducationFirst #yahuzameetup
On June 22, 2012, at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (RIO+20),
governments of countries agreed on a Future We Want outcome document which includes
commitments to certain sustainable development goals. However, how ambitious
these commitments are still remains a point of arguments amongst concerned
parties, and as we approach the post-2015 era we hope to amplify the voices of
people directly affected by poverty, injustice and their perspectives on a
future global post-2015 framework.
The role that quality education
(one of the SDGs, paragraph 229) plays in development emphasizes its capacity
to reverse the rate of poverty in Nigeria, while in recent years key correlates
of fragility in Nigeria include education.
One key policy trend is the
distinct shift towards mainly free universal education, especially for primary
and early secondary education. The 2004 Universal Education Act enshrines this
right and also includes pre-primary education. By making education free (at
least in intent) the government showed a policy commitment to equality of
opportunity.
After returning to democracy in
1999, Nigeria also signed up to the Dakar Framework of Action that
seeks to realise six goals. These goals include improving the quality of education, expand early childhood
care and education, provide free and compulsory primary education for all,
promote learning and life skills for young people and adults. These are all
impressive policy commitments; however, the outcomes suggest that they are not
being implemented effectively.
A World Bank Data research shows comprehensive work done on a sample of nine
States in 2006/7, based on data up to 2005, suggests that public spending on
education was then between 4.7% and 5.2% of GDP. While
Togo, Burundi, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, and Tanzania have
achieved or/are nearing the goal, lack of quality
education has become a common condition and indicator of fragility in our states.
The Meet-Up hopes to develop an inclusive quality education strategy during crisis to bridge the gap In the education system of the country.
Venue: Yahuza, Behind AP Plaza Wuse 11, Abuja. 4:00-6:00pm Local Time.
Proposed Agenda :)
a. Introduction
b. Background Information on
Education in Crisis
c. Proposed Project on Education
Intervention
d. Inputs from participants
e. Identify prospective project
developers/funders
f. Background information on Rio+20 and
post-2015 Agenda
g. Inputs from participants
AOB
Objectives
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Output
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Outcome
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Review current policies,
procedures and mechanisms on Education during crisis in Nigeria
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Policy level recommendations for
effective usage of Education in Crisis
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Education in Crisis is
Strengthened through an efficient and effective involvement of youth
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Develop an inclusive quality
education strategy during crisis to bridge the gap In the education system of
the country
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Policy relevant recommendations
on a medium and long term project and possible funding sources to be
identified
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Youths are aware of education in
crisis, trends, best practices and needs. Development of a national campaign
that furthers the reach of quality education
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Review outcomes of Rio+20 in the
context of SDGs, procedures and mechanisms for achieving MDGs
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Clear road map for Nigeria to
meet the MDGs and the Post Rio+20 commitments
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Identify youth champions that
would advocate for sustainable policy frame work on Rio+20 commitments and
can be integrated into the post 2015 agenda
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