Nigeria, Italy Lead $5bn Global Education Financing Campaign at UNGA
Nigeria and Italy announced a joint push at the UN General Assembly to raise $5 billion for global education financing through the Global Partnership for Education.
What happened
Nigeria and Italy announced at the UN General Assembly's 81st session a joint campaign to mobilise $5 billion for global education financing through the Global Partnership for Education.34
The campaign targets support for at least 370 million children worldwide, with Italy pledging €50 million toward GPE programmes.12
Nigeria specifically aims to reach over 29 million children and 500,000 teachers through the initiative.1
Nigeria is targeting more than 29 million children and 500,000 teachers within this global funding effort.1
Key points
- Nigeria and Italy are leading a campaign through the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to mobilise $5 billion for education financing worldwide, announced at UNGA 81.1234
- The initiative aims to reach at least 370 million children globally.12
- Italy pledged €50 million to GPE programmes and interventions as part of the campaign.12
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported on other countries' pledges beyond Italy's, or how the $5 billion target breaks down globally.
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed the timeline for disbursement or implementation of the funds.
Why it matters
Nigeria's vice president Shettima said education is driving the country's economic future and prosperity.1
Sources (4)
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- 1BusinessDayNGPrivate
UNGA 81: Nigeria targets 29m children, 500,000 teachers with $5bn global education funds
- 2Channels TelevisionNGPrivate
- 3PunchNGPrivate
Nigeria, Italy lead $5bn global education financing campaign
- 4VanguardNGPrivate
At UNGA 81: Nigeria, Italy join forces in massive $5bn global education funding