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Document Number: 6195 Cultivating Minds - This article argues that universal, high-quality primary and secondary education is achievable – and well within the ability of wealthy nations to fund – by the middle of the 21st century. The authors outline five changes essential to achieving that goal: (1) open discussions – nationally, regionally and internationally – on the goals of education; (2) a commitment to improving the effectiveness and economic efficiency of education; (3) a commitment to extending high-quality secondary education to all children; (4) recognition of the diverse character of educational systems in different countries, and adaptation of aid policies and educational assessment requirements to local contexts; and (5) more funding from rich countries for education in poor countries. (Joel E. Cohen and David E. Bloom, Finance & Development, International Monetary Fund, June 2005)...
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