30 September 2025, 13:30-15:00 BST
IIEP Strategic Debate 2025 #3
Teachers are at the heart of the learning process and play a critical role in reducing learning inequalities. Yet, according to UNESCO, an estimated 44 million teachers are still required to reach the goal of universal primary and secondary education by 2030, including 15 million in sub-Saharan Africa alone. Despite this clear need, education authorities continue to struggle with attracting and keeping qualified teachers.
This debate will review techniques and policies currently piloted in different contexts to reduce the teacher gap, improve teacher professional development, and plan for more equitable teaching, building on recent research produced on the topic.