Last in Line, Last in School 2009
Last in Line, Last in School 2009 Donor trends in meeting education needs in countries affected by conflict and emergencies
This third edition of Last in Line, Last in School demonstrates where and how donors must act to ensure that children in countries affected by conflict and emergencies do not miss out on their education, particularly in the midst of a global financial crisis. Since the first report was published in 2007, donors have made some progress. But big gaps still remain. This report finds there has been an increase in education aid to conflict-affected fragile states (CAFS). But CAFS still only receive a quarter
“Yet again Save the Children’s annual Last in Line, Last in School report highlights the urgent need for increased donor action and support for education in emergencies and countries by conflict. The 2009 report shows that, while there are encouraging signs of change, donors still need to do more. This is an excellent example of research and advocacy that has the potential to change the lives of the millions of children caught up in emergencies and conflict.” Allison Anderson, Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies
of basic education aid, even though they are home to more than half – 40 million – of the world’s 75 million out-of-school children. Based on current trends, the required levels of basic education aid to CAFS will not be reached until 2034. The role of education in emergency contexts now has greater recognition in the international community, and funding for education in emergencies has increased. However, this funding is still not enough to meet the urgent needs of children in countries affected by conflict and emergencies. And too few donors have a policy commitment to education in emergencies.
Last in Line, Last in School 2009
Children have a right to education regardless of their circumstances. Yet millions continue to be denied this right in situations of conflict and fragility. Education is one of the most important investments a country can make to escape the long-term cycle of poverty and conflict. Yet it remains underfunded.
Donor trends in meeting education needs in countries affected by conflict and emergencies
Education donors must act immediately to accelerate progress if they are to fulfil their promise of good-quality education for all children by 2015.
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