Resources on Education sector

  1. Digitalization in teaching and education in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda and the United Republic of Tanzania

    09 April 2021

  2. Rural teachers in Africa: a report for ILO

    08 February 2017

    Lack of access to education in rural areas is one of the main development challenges in education. Evidence shows that primary school enrolment rates in rural areas lag behind urban rates in most developing countries. In rural areas, learning outcomes are lower, and completion rates for girls lag behind those in urban areas. Teacher quality is lower, pupil-to-teacher ratios are higher, and teacher retention and teacher absenteeism are larger problems. This paper examines African responses to the rural teacher challenge, and highlights good practices and approaches aimed at fostering motivated and qualified teachers for rural areas.

  3. Empowering teachers: Teaching in the post- 2015 education agenda

    31 July 2015

    Communiqué adopted by the 12th Session of the ILO–UNESCO Joint Committee of Experts on the Application of the Recommendations concerning Teaching Personnel to the World Education Forum 2015

  4. Handbook of good human resource practices in the teaching profession

    01 August 2012

    The handbook draws upon experiences and good practices in a wide range of ILO member States, giving a large number of examples of good practice and lessons learned. The methods it outlines are intended to be applicable to all schools and education systems, and to be adapted to accommodate differences in resource availability, culture, ethnicity, gender, political and governance structures.

  5. The 2010 World Teachers Day Message issued jointly by the ILO, UNESCO, UNDP, UNICEF and Education International (EI)

    05 October 2010

  6. Impact of the Global Economic Recession on Education

    01 July 2009

  7. Freedom of association and staff participation in higher education decision-making: A review

    01 December 2007

    Working Paper 257

  8. The use of contract teachers in developing countries: Trends and impact

    01 May 2007

    Working Paper 252

  9. Social Dialogue in the education sector: An overview

    01 January 2005

    Working Paper 256

  10. Social dialogue in education in Latin America: A regional survey

    01 January 2005

    Working Paper 229