Category: Policymaking

A group photo of the participants of the session at the UKFIET Conference 2025

Drivers of effectiveness in education systems: An UKFIET panel on the role of the middle tier in implementing education change

by , , , , and | Jan 26, 2026 | ,

There is increasing attention on the role of middle-tier officials – education system intermediaries between top decisionmakers and schools, who typically sit at the state, district, subdistrict level or similar – in implementing education policies at scale. Read More
Male teacher writes on the blackboard in class with students sitting at their desks writing, Pakistan.

Unpacking classroom pedagogy: More and better data for teacher quality for evidence-informed policies in Pakistan

by , and | Oct 23, 2025 | ,

The challenges of providing equitable and high-quality education in Pakistan have been widely discussed. Reports frequently highlight alarming statistics of the education system, including the out-of-school problem, lack of infrastructural resources, and the high teacher-student ratio crisis. Read More
A teacher and students in class at the Nyamachaki Primary School, Nyeri County, Kenya.

Teacher professional development: The importance of considering context in policy development

by and | Sep 3, 2025 | ,

UNESCO and the International Task Force on Teachers for Education (2030) estimate that an additional 44 million teachers are needed to achieve universal primary and secondary education by 2030. The commitment to enabling teachers to be professionally trained and well supported happens through the application of appropriate policies. Read More
Young people stand under a tree taking notes for a citizen science project.

Rethinking Development: This Time Let’s Invest More in Local Leadership Development

by and | Jul 1, 2025 |

The world today faces unprecedented polycrises–environmental shocks, political instability, economic volatility–all converging in ways that demand resilient systems built upon human capacity and collective leadership. Yet historically, our global systems, particularly foreign aid, have dramatically underinvested in local leadership and agency. Read More
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From promises to progress: Strengthening education accountability at the grassroots

by | May 14, 2025 |

Newly-elected representatives frequently bring a strong, personalised commitment to service delivery. In competitive electoral environments, visible outcomes—such as the construction of school buildings, missing facilities and technology—are often emphasised. While these are important, sustainable change also requires investments in less visible, long-term interventions. Read More
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