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Foundational Learning Compact (FLC)

Strengthening Education Systems for Better Learning Outcomes

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The Foundational Learning Compact (FLC) is a World Bank multi-donor umbrella trust fund for early childhood, primary and secondary education. Foundational learning is basic literacy, numeracy, and transferable skills, that are the building blocks for a life of learning. 



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FLC Progress Report 2024

This annual report examines the progress made by the activities under the Foundational Learning Compact (FLC) Multi-Donor Umbrella Trust Fund from October 2023 to September 2024.

Education Finance Watch 2024

This year, EFW2024 explores the interplay between education financing and rising trends in international debt.

A Compact to Improve Foundational Learning for All

The World Bank and global education partners launched the Foundational Learning Compact (FLC), a multi-donor trust fund aimed at improving foundational learning in early childhood, primary, and secondary education. Learn how the FLC leverages the World Bank portfolio and provides targeted financing to accelerate foundational learning at scale.

FLC Progress Report 2023

This progress report examines the progress made by the activities under the Foundational Learning Compact (FLC) Multi-Donor Umbrella Trust Fund from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023.

The “how to” of inclusive policy design

Despite rising global interest in inclusive education, more children with disabilities are being left out. Learn how the FLC and the Scottish Government are addressing this through the Inclusive Education Policy Academy (IEPA), a new World Bank program focused on disability inclusion in education.

Achieving Gender Equality in Education: Examining Progress and Constraints

This report highlights that getting girls into school is not enough. Programs like scholarships, cash transfers, and stipends improve enrollment, while teaching and learning-focused initiatives, such as addressing gender norms in pedagogy and curriculum, reduce bias and empower girls to reach their full potential.

Following Malawi's lead: Three lessons to improve foundational learning ...

In late 2023, the Global Coalition for Foundational Learning visited Malawi to support the government's commitment to improving foundational learning. Malawi, like much of Sub-Saharan Africa, faces high learning poverty. The coalition observed three initiatives that are beginning to address this issue.

Education Finance Watch 2023

The Education Finance Watch (EFW) 2023 analyzes education spending trends over the past decade, up to 2021. This year's report highlights changes in the school-age population and projects their fiscal implications for the next ten years in selected countries.

FLC Progress Report 2022

This progress report examines the progress made by the activities under the Foundational Learning Compact (FLC) Multi-Donor Umbrella Trust Fund from January 2021- September 2022

Learning to read, reading to learn: Four lessons from Aprender+ in Mozambique

Reading is the foundation of learning and knowledge for any child. It facilitates the acquisition of new vocabulary, enhances comprehension, and opens up new worlds to young students.

Making Teacher Policy Work

This report zooms into what lies behind the success or failure of teacher policies: how teachers experience these policies, and how systems scale and sustain these policies.


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