Regulating Non-State Education

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Global Schools Forum fosters dialogue, shares best practice, and engages with global stakeholders to strengthen regulatory frameworks within education systems globally. Our aim is to improve the quality, accessibility, and overall effectiveness of regulation to ensure equitable access to education in the Global South.

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Strengthening regulation frameworks to improve education systems

Regulation is a crucial tool for governments to steward their entire national education system. GSF’s work involves collaborative research, like the UNESCO-GSF project, which analyses regulatory systems in diverse low- and middle-income countries. We also explore the experiences of non-state education providers to understand the practical impact of these regulations. GSF advocates for improved global guidance, empowering governments to effectively regulate and partner with the non-state sector, ultimately ensuring quality education for every child.

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Rated as high or very high the effectiveness of GSF increasing the visibility of non-state education actors in global policy and planning frameworks.

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Regulating Non-State Education: Findings from School Operators

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June 2023

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This background paper for the UNESCO-GSF regulation study study examines the experience of regulation among 20 non-state education operators serving low-income students across five countries: Colombia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Uganda. It provides insights into the adequacy of regulation design, implementation of regulations, and the relationships between government and operators.

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Regulating Non-State Actors in Education: Findings from a Collaborative Research Project

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June 2024

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A collaboration between UNESCO and Global Schools Forum. This report explores the design and implementation of regulation of non-state education across five low- and middle- income countries. It is based on 25 key informant interviews with government officials and non-state education operators.

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Regulating & Partnering with the Non-State Sector

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February 2022

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GSF's report on regulating & partnering with the non-state sector to understand why we need better guidance for governments worldwide.

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This is an important study and we in Lagos State plan to study the recommendations and develop appropriate strategies to engage with our large number of non-state education providers. I hope other states similarly circumstanced will reflect on their own situation and also develop strategies to ensure that we all fulfill our obligations to all the children in our care.

Folasade Adefisayo

Honourable Commissioner for Education (Former), Lagos State, Nigeria, on GSF’s background paper to the joint UNESCO report

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All Hands on Deck for SDG 4

All Hands on Deck for SDG 4 supports education stakeholders to collaborate and engage with each other more effectively. Achieving SDG 4 demands greater collaboration amongst all education stakeholders. The All Hands on Deck for SDG 4 initiative has been developed to strengthen education systems and foster better collaboration across diverse education stakeholders.

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Government and Non-State Partnerships Evidence Hub

The Evidence Hub is a consolidated repository of tools and resources focused on innovative partnerships between non-state actors and governments.

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