Education is a human right and a key driver of sustainable development. A well-educated population supports poverty reduction, economic growth and social development. Education promotes gender equality and enables social and economic participation. Despite progress, access to quality education remains a challenge.
Through multilateral contributions and in partner countries, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) supports the implementation of the international education goal (SDG 4): "Ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning opportunities for everyone."
The BMZ pursues a comprehensive approach covering early childhood, primary, secondary, vocational and higher education, as well as adult education and formal and non-formal learning.
Objective
The BMZ and German development coorperation contribute to achieving the education goal of the 2030 Agenda.
Approach
The Sector Programme (SV) advises the BMZ’s education division on implementing SDG 4. It develops strategies and methods and supports the BMZ in identifying innovative education topics. The programme also advises higher education and research institutions and is establishing a BMZ service unit.
The SV prepares concepts and strategy papers, feeds them into global discussion and strengthens the BMZ’s exchange and networking with relevant stakeholders.
Key implementation partners include the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the Global Partnership for Gender Equality in the Digital Age (EQUALS), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the German UNESCO Commission, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the European Commission and bilateral donors.
Priority areas include displacement and crises, gender equality, digitalisation and the environment