The effects of the pandemic on post-COVID learning vary by the level of students. A generalized and uneven loss of learning was observed, greater in mathematics and in older students.
Educational governance in low- and middle-income countries is crucial to improve education. Intermediate actors, which connect central policies with schools, are often underutilized. The report highlights their importance to scale up educational innovations and suggests that governments share decision-making authority with them, training and supporting them to strengthen the education system.
The Brookings podcast The Current explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on students and workers. Molly Kinder and Rebecca Winthrop analyze how AI is transforming the workforce and how to prepare students for the future. It highlights a greater exposure of young people entering the labor market and the need to adapt to technological changes to remain relevant in a constantly evolving work environment.
Strengthening local leadership and peer learning in Nepal can improve education, as the lack of collaboration among municipalities, political rivalry and limited government support hinder the exchange of knowledge and educational innovations. The absence of a culture of sharing perpetuates isolation. Solutions are proposed such as strengthening networks, involving external partners and changing the culture of not sharing knowledge. This could drive collaboration and the exchange of successful experiences.
The new Mediterranean Pact aims to renew Euro-Mediterranean cooperation, including renewable energy and decarbonization, by promoting investments, networks and integration into fossil-free European chains. The Pact drives collaboration in clean technologies, energy security and socio-economic development. A T-MED Investment Platform is proposed for renewable and hydrogen projects, as well as a regulatory mechanism to support energy reforms in the Mediterranean south.
