On education

 

Sustainable Development Goal 4 and its targets

Sustainable Development Goal 4 has 10 targets encompassing many different aspects of education. There are seven targets which are expected outcomes and three targets which are means of achieving these targets.

Seven Outcome Targets

4.1 Universal primary and secondary education

By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable  and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes

4.2 Early childhood development and universal pre-primary education

By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality  early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education

4.3 Equal access to technical/vocational and higher education

By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary  education, including university

4.4 Relevant skills for decent work

By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

4.5 Gender equality and inclusion

By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations

4.6 Universal youth literacy

By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of  adults, both men and women,  achieve literacy and numeracy

4.7 Education for sustainable development and global citizenship

By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote  sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality,  promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and   appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development

 

Means of Implementation

Target 4.a Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and
gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning
environments for all

Target 4.b By 2020, substantially expand globally the number of scholarships
available to developing countries, in particular least developed countries,
small island developing States and African countries, for enrolment in higher
education, including vocational training and information and communications
technology, technical, engineering and scientific programmes, in developed
countries and other developing countries

Target 4.c By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers,
including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing
countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing
States

Poverty is not an accident. Like slavery and apartheid, it is man-made and can be removed by the actions of human beings » Nelson Mandela
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela
The roots of education are bitter but its fruit is sweet» Aristotle
If you think education is expensive try ignorance. Jeff, Rich.