A lack of quality, inclusive learning opportunities threatens the future of children across Europe and Central Asia. All too often, it is the most marginalised children – those with disabilities, from minority groups or who come from rural, migrant or refugee backgrounds – who are left behind.
This new study, carried out by the European Union, OECD and UNICEF, contributes to the efforts being made by countries in the Eastern Partnership to bridge this gap and achieve inclusive, equitable and quality education for all children. Drawing on the large-scale data set collected by the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 surveys, the study investigates the underlying challenges of promoting children’s learning and skills development and provides insights into how we can collectively address the unmet learning needs of every child.
We hope that the findings from this study will contribute to informing policies and programmes that help build inclusive, equitable and resilient education systems and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. UNICEF remains committed to supporting governments, stakeholders and education partners in Europe and Central Asia in improving education outcomes for all children.
Regina De Dominicis,
UNICEF Regional Director Europe and Central Asia,
Special Coordinator, Refugee and Migrant Response in Europe