Washington, D.C., le 17 mars 2023 – The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) today welcomed Sri Lanka as a new member.
“The Global Partnership for Education looks forward to working with the Government of Sri Lanka and a wide range of development partners to get more children, especially girls, into school and improve the quality of learning for all. We will support Sri Lanka’s efforts to develop the knowledge and skills needed for its dynamic and growing economy.”said Laura FrigentiChief Executive Officer of GPE.
“The Sri Lankan Ministry of Education is delighted to learn that GPE has accepted Sri Lanka as a member. We are extremely grateful to have enabled Sri Lanka to join the largest fund in the world and a unique multi-stakeholder partnership. We are excited to benefit from GPE’s expertise and support as we implement our ongoing processes to build our capacity to address gaps in the general education sector.”said M.Nihal RanasinghaSecretary General of the Ministry of Education of Sri Lanka.
For decades, successive Sri Lankan governments have implemented a policy of free education in the country, expanded access to schools and supported student welfare programs, including offering free midday meals. and providing them with subsidized transportation, free textbooks and uniforms, with the ultimate goal of providing inclusive, equitable services and quality general education for every school-aged child in the country.
The sudden economic downturn, during the COVID-19 pandemic, compounded the challenges facing the education system, disproportionately affecting schoolchildren. In a context of budgetary austerity, sanitary, hygienic and nutritional conditions have negatively affected the schooling of children, their learning and their psychosocial well-being.
Sri Lanka is eligible for GPE grants, including a System Capacity Building grant (up to $2.7 million) and a GPE Multiplier grant (up to $2.7 million). an amount of up to $30 million).
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About the Global Partnership for Education (GPE)
GPE is a shared commitment to ending the global learning crisis. We mobilize partners and funds to help nearly 90 low-income countries transform their education systems, so that every child can receive the quality education they need to unlock their potential and help build a better world. best.
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