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Creating a Learning Generation

In recent years, some countries have made far more progress than others, both by increasing the share of young people in school and by guaranteeing the quality of that education. Closing this global education gap must be a top priority for policymakers worldwide.

MEXICO CITY – Over the last 15 years, the number of students worldwide has increased by some 243 million, a reflection of governments’ commitment to expanding access to education. But some countries have made far more progress than others, not only by increasing the share of young people in school, but also by guaranteeing the quality of that education. Closing this education gap must be a top priority.

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