USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced the launch of the updated U.S. Government Strategy on International Basic Education at the Agency’s Global Education Conference this week. The 2024—2029 Strategy reaffirms the U.S. government’s commitment to investing in and supporting quality and inclusive education worldwide and emphasizes the importance of local partnerships, inclusive education, and builds on lessons learned from the global pandemic.
“With the scale of the needs we face, progress will rely on partners around the world collaborating closely, sharing learnings, and building on each other’s efforts.” —USAID Administrator Samantha Power
BEC is thrilled to hear the Administrator highlight the importance of international basic education and USAID’s continued commitment to the sector. We look forward to supporting the implementation of the updated Strategy in the years to come!