Today’s world is defined by overlapping crises—climate shocks, conflict, economic instability and widening inequality. Meeting these complex challenges demands more than incremental reform. It calls for a fundamental shift that unlocks the full potential of this generation.
Education remains the most powerful driver of inclusive growth and long-term stability. It fuels opportunity, strengthens societies and builds more prosperous futures. But transforming education systems at scale requires coordinated global action. That’s where Global Partnership for Education (GPE) comes in.
For more than two decades, GPE has stood as the world’s largest partnership and fund dedicated exclusively to education. It unites governments, civil society, multilateral agencies, teachers, private sector leaders and philanthropic partners around one shared mission: building equitable, inclusive and resilient education systems that equip every child to learn, grow and succeed.
At its core, GPE is driven by a commitment to evidence and impact—channeling resources, expertise and innovation where they can create sustainable, systemwide change.
How change happens: Country-led transformation
Real, lasting reform begins with national leadership. That’s why GPE’s model puts governments firmly in the driver’s seat.
Rather than imposing solutions, GPE supports partner countries in designing and implementing reforms aligned with their own priorities. By coordinating funding and technical expertise behind nationally owned plans, the partnership helps address the most pressing barriers to learning—particularly in low- and lower-middle-income countries.
GPE’s flexible approach adapts to each country’s context while keeping a steady focus on strengthening public systems for long-term resilience. With 35 accredited grant agents, the partnership matches countries with the right implementation partners to ensure support is effective, coordinated and tailored to diverse environments.
Why partnerships matter
Sustainable progress depends on shared responsibility. While governments lead reforms, meaningful transformation requires collaboration and accountability across the entire education ecosystem.
GPE aligns diverse stakeholders behind country priorities—mobilizing technical knowledge, financing and advocacy to reinforce national efforts. This includes supporting engaged communities, strengthening evidence-based decision-making and fostering transparency. Together, these elements create a foundation for enduring change.
What sets GPE apart: A model built for sustainability
Sustainability and national ownership are not afterthoughts—they are the foundation of GPE’s approach.
By aligning external financing with country-led strategies, GPE puts aid effectiveness principles into action. Funding becomes more predictable, more coordinated and more impactful. The partnership moves beyond short-term, project-based assistance toward systemic reform that enables countries to strengthen domestic financing and gradually reduce dependence on external aid.
When public resources are used more equitably and efficiently, progress becomes self-sustaining. Systems grow stronger. Communities benefit. And nations move closer to self-reliance.
In a world facing unprecedented challenges, a future-ready education model is not optional—it is essential. Through partnership, accountability and country leadership, GPE is helping build the resilient education systems the world needs today—and for generations to come.
