Education for Growth and Prosperity : A Keynote Speech by President Jim Yong Kim (Anglais)

These remarks were delivered by Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group, at the World Government Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on February 13, 2017. He explains how the MENA Concessional Financing Facility, an innovative approach to addressing...  Voir la suite These remarks were delivered by Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group, at the World Government Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on February 13, 2017. He explains how the MENA Concessional Financing Facility, an innovative approach to addressing the Syrian refugee crisis, has been re-envisioned as a Global Facility to address displacement crises in any middle-income country in the world. He adds that education is key for economic growth, competitiveness, and social cohesion. It is also the foundation for innovation and development, and opens the way for lifelong opportunities, which are essential for long-term peace and stability. He notes that countries in the Middle East and North Africa have greatly expanded access to formal education, closed gender gaps, and reached the most remote areas. But counters that despite the considerable resources this region has invested in education, learning outcomes are still disappointing, as demonstrated by international assessments. In our rapidly changing world, he says, the nexus of business, government, and education will be critical to build thriving societies. He concludes by announcing the launch of the Platform for Education, which will be convened annually in Dubai at the World Government Summit. The Platform serves as a space to share global experience, launch new initiatives, and spark high-level debate and exchanges among leaders, experts, and policy makers. Concretely, the Platform harnesses collective efforts to find scalable solutions to shared education challenges.  Réduire