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Education Initiatives

Education Initiatives

We work with governments, private sector partners, and civil society organizations to bring a 21st-century education to all children and youth in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Education Initiatives
Education Sector framework

We work with governments, private sector partners, and civil society organizations to bring a 21st-century education to all children and youth in Latin America and the Caribbean. Investing in human capital unlocks individual potential and yields long-term benefits that contribute to more prosperous, sustainable, and equitable societies. We support the transformation of education and training systems by ensuring quality, relevance, inclusion, efficiency, and innovation. We leverage technology to bridge the gaps and create learning opportunities for everyone, everywhere and in every situation.

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Basic Skills

Did you know that in Latin America and the Caribbean 40% of third-grade and 51.6% of 15-year-old students do not reach minimum reading levels? “Aprendamos Todos a Leer” focuses on teaching reading and writing in the early grades.

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Climate Change and Education

At the IDB, we are committed to supporting countries in advancing a green agenda in educational systems.

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Migrants
Migration

Currently, there are 6.3 million migrant children in Latin America and the Caribbean. Even though, most countries in the region guarantee the right to education and allow school enrollment of migrant children regardless of their migratory status, they continue to face a series of administrative, socioeconomic and emotional challenges that limit their access, learning and integration.

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Latin America and the Caribbean PISA

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) evaluates, every three years, what 15-year-old students know and can do in science, reading, and mathematics.

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Topics

Discover the topics in which we work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean.
 

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Country Offices

Explore our offices across countries and the work they do to improve lives.

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