World Bank Education Strategy

The World Bank's work in education is anchored in an institution-wide education sector strategy, together with specific regional strategies. These strategies are revised periodically to ensure that Bank assistance is aligned with evolving country needs and global circumstances.

An education sector strategy was last prepared in 1999, with an update finalized in 2006. The vision set out in these documents remains fully relevant. The Bank’s work in education is also informed by papers prepared for the Bank's Development Committee -- its governing body. Analytical work in the areas of HIV/AIDS and education, tertiary education, science and technology, and lifelong learning also exert considerable influence on the Bank’s work in the sector.

Education Strategy Papers

• Education Sector Strategy Update (2006)
• Education Sector Strategy Paper (1999)
• Priorities and Strategies for Education: A World Bank Review (1995) 
   

Regional Education Strategy Papers

• Africa (AFR)
• East Asia And Pacific (EAP)
• Europe And Central Asia (ECA)
• Latin America And Caribbean (LCR)
• Middle East And North Africa (MNA)

Development Committee Papers

• Progress Report for the Education for All--Fast-Track Initiative (2006)
• Education For All Fast Track Initiative Progress Report (2004)
• Progress Report and Critical Next Steps in Scaling Up: Education for All, Health, HIV/AIDS, Water and Sanitation: Education for All Addendum (2003)
• Progress Report and Critical Next Steps in Scaling Up: Education for All, Health, HIV/AIDS, Water and Sanitation: Synthesis Paper (2003
• Education for Dynamic Economies: Action Plan to Accelerate Progress Towards Education For All (2002)