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This study is an original synthesis of African research evidence on teacher professional development (TPD) provision in the sub-Saharan region. It provides a critical appraisal of the evidence base...

This article examines inequitable teacher distribution in Tanzania and its implications on the efficiency in public education expenditure. It also presents lessons learned for other countries.

This study, conducted by UNESCO IICBA in 2021 across 14 African countries, revealed significant psychological impacts of COVID-19. The most prevalent psychological impact was depression, affecting 31%...

This is the first edition of the International Barometer of the health and well-being of education personnel in France, the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, Morocco, Gambia, Quebec and Mexico. The study...

La déclaration a été adoptée lors du Colloque africain sur la qualité de l’education de la petite enfance et la professionnalisation des éducatrices et des éducateurs, qui a eu lieu du 4 au 5 décembre...

In many low- and middle-income countries, teacher absenteeism is an important barrier to achieving learning outcomes. In The Gambia, existing evidence suggests that teacher absenteeism has been...

In Tanzania Mainland, available data show that teachers’ attendance is a persistent challenge. While the stark numbers are available, the evidence-base on which factors, policies and practices affect...

This document presents ICT Competency Standards for Teachers in Tanzania which define the competency outcomes and the supporting knowledge and skills that are needed to utilize ICT in teaching. It...

This desk review examines teacher professional standards in 14 countries in the Pacific region. Identifying how excellence in teaching is measured and what are the challenges and opportunities for...

The project “Improving Teacher Support and Participation in Local Education Groups” was funded by the Global Partnership for Education as part of the Global and Regional Activities programme to...

In 2020, countries around the world moved to temporarily close educational institutions in an effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This UNESCO-commissioned report presents the findings...

Research has identified both the myriad benefits of play for children’s development and the crucial role of teachers in delivering quality education. This is especially true in crisis contexts where...