Chapter 2: Monitoring the International Education Agenda

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Education 2030 Framework for Action (UNESCO, 2015a) set an ambitious agenda for countries to provide access to quality education and effective learning outcomes for all. Across each target, the overarching focus on equity aims to ensure that no one is left behind, especially the poorest and most vulnerable groups. It is therefore vital to put in place frameworks and meaningful quantitative measures to monitor the development and implementation of education policies at global, regional, national and local levels. This necessitates a solid framework of indicators and statistical data to monitor progress, inform policy and ensure accountability of all stakeholders in meeting SDG Four.