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Planning education,
building the future

IIEP-UNESCO has developed countries’ capacities to design and implement educational policies and plans for six decades. Today, we continue to support countries in achieving their education goals.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Work with us to strengthen your country's capacity to plan and manage its education systems.

TRAINING

Learn the fundamentals of educational planning and get in-depth knowledge on specific topics.

PUBLICATIONS

Access and download 1600+ free publications in English, French, Spanish, and more languages.

THEMATIC PORTALS

Visit our specialized websites and expand your knowledge on educational planning and management.

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News and impact stories

What are the new ideas and trends in the world of educational planning? Explore our impact stories to find out.
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IIEP's six priorities

Our work is guided and enriched by IIEP’s expertise in six key areas that are central to the Education 2030 Agenda for inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning for all.
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LEARNING
Planning and management to improve learning
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EQUITY
Planning and management for equity, gender equality and inclusion in education
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TRANSPARENCY
Promoting good governance and transparency in educational management and financing
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TECHNOLOGY
Enhancing digital technology to transform education
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RESILIENCE
Planning and management for crises, climate change, and natural hazards
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SKILLS
Ensuring skills for the future and the transition to work

IIEP around the world

IIEP’s strength lies in its global mandate and regional presence. The Institute has established anchors in support of the two priority regions of Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean, with a special emphasis on professional networks and South–South cooperation.
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Our work in figures in 2024

2,460 +
training participants representing 153 nationalities
46
planning documents in 42 countries
20
new publications available
3,075
participants joined our events