Our Impact

Education Out Loud is transforming the world of learning through civic engagement. With a total allocation of US$133 million, Education Out Loud is the largest fund in the world supporting both civil society advocacy and accountability for education.

Through its support to civil society organisations, Education Out Loud has contributed to more inclusive, gender-responsive, and equitable education systems that are designed to meet the needs of all learners, including the most vulnerable and marginalised communities.

Since its inception in 2019, Education Out Loud has supported civil society organisations in over 60 countries to conduct evidence-based advocacy, engage in policy dialogue, and promote social accountability at national, regional, and global levels. These efforts have contributed to strengthening the ability of civil society actors to advocate for systemic changes in education—ensuring that the needs of vulnerable populations are addressed and that educational resources are used effectively. Through this support, Education Out Loud has contributed to results in four key areas: Policy changes; Social accountability mechanisms; Generation of data for advocacy; Participation in policy dialogue spaces.

Below is an overview of the programme’s results to date, based on our key indicators.

National Congress member signs a commitment with FDH to identify better funding mechanisms for education.

National Policy Changes

Education Out Loud grantees have contributed to 188 national policy changes improving education budgets, ensuring inclusive systems, and addressing challenges that hinder learning.

In Nepal, this school has a suggestion box to learn what exactly the students and teachers need, especially the girls and female teachers. These boxes are in the schools, and someone has a duty to open them twice a week. If there are any suggestions, the school will figure out how to address them. Credit: GPE/Kelley Lynch

Social Accountability

62 social accountability mechanisms
have been created or strengthened by Education Out Loud grantees.

A student in her classroom at Glenview N°2 Primary School in Zimbabwe.

Data for Advocacy

152 studies, reports or
assessments
have been
produced by Education Out Loud grantees for use
in advocacy and monitoring

Bolivia school photo Arturo Quinteros from Fundacion Machaca Amawta

Participation in Policy Spaces

93 percent of the supported National Education Coalitions are now members of their local education group

Policy Changes

The overall goal of Education Out Loud is to empower civil society to be active and influential in shaping education policies to better meet the needs of communities, especially vulnerable and marginalised populations. As such, policy changes that improve the quality and inclusiveness of education systems are a key indicator of the programme’s success. Grantees influence the policy changes by for example generating evidence to submit to the ministries, participating in working groups and meetings with government officials, and engaging media and the public to raise attention to the issues which affect communities. 

Since 2019: 188 policy changes were influenced by Education Out Loud grantees.

Nepal: Municipal Education Act, 2076 Jaimini. Mar/2020 by NEC Nepal.
Malawi: National education sector investment plan 2020-2030. Mar/20 by NEC Malawi.
Zimbabwe: Education Amendment Act (No. 15, 2019). Mar/20 by NEC Zimbabwe.
Mozambique: Strategic Education Plan (2020-2029) approved by the Council of Ministers. Apr/20 by NEC Mozambique.
Mongolia: Mongolia’s Long-term Development policy vision 2050. May/20 by NEC Mongolia.
Burkina Faso: The Education Cluster Strategic Advisory Group was launched, and the Government adopted a joint decree/order n° 2020-131 modifying the 2019-2020 school calendar. May/20 by NEC Burkina Faso.
Vanuatu: Vanuatu Education Training Sector Strategy Plan 2020 – 2030. Jun/20 by NEC Vanuatu.
Nepal: Ministerial Cabinet decision regarding Secondary Education Evaluation examination, including guidelines on student assessment, result publication and validation of examination. Jun/20 by NEC Nepal.
Nepal: School Student Alternative Teaching Learning Guideline. Jun/20 by NEC Nepal.
Togo: Revised Education Sector Plan, 2020-2030. Jul/20 by NEC Togo.               
Somalia: Community Education Committees’ Policy framework. Sep/20 by NEC Somalia.
Bangladesh: Education Sector Plan. Dec/20 by NEC Bangladesh.
Mongolia: Regulation on ensuring reasonable accommodation and accessible learning environments for inclusion of students with disabilities at all levels of education. Dec/20 by NEC Mongolia.
Nepal: Secondary Education Evaluation Guideline. Apr/21 by NEC Nepal.
Nepal: Child Protection Policy, Mathagadhi Rural Municipality, Palpa. Apr/21 by NEC Nepal.
Nepal: Child Club Formation and Management Guideline, Mathagadhi Rural Municipality, Palpa. Apr/21 by NEC Nepal.
Nepal: Student Evaluation and Management Guideline 2078, Bhimeshowr Rural Municipality, Dolakha. Apr/21 by NEC Nepal.
Vietnam: National scheme on “Building a Learning Society 2021-2030”. Jul/21 by NEC Vietnam.
Nepal: Gandaki Province Educational Policy was approved by the Provincial Council of Ministers. Aug/21 by NEC Nepal.
Burkina Faso: Background Paper for the National Education Conference (Document de Base de Assises Nationales d´Education). Nov/21 by NEC Burkina Faso.
Somalia: Accelerated Basic Education Policy Framework. Nov/21 by NEC Somalia.
Nigeria: National policy on gender in education and its implementation guide. Nov/21 by NEC Nigeria.
Zambia: Guidelines for utilization of funds in schools under the education for all policy. Ministry of Education. Dec/21 by NEC Zambia.
Burkina Faso: Strategic Plan for the Development of Basic and Secondary Education 2021-2025. Dec/21 by NEC Burkina Faso.
Eswatini: Circular memorandum on Expulsion of Pupils Owing School Fees. Jun/22 by NEC Eswatini.
Sierre Leone: Educational Sector Plan For 2022 to 2026. Jun/22 by NEC Sierra Leone.
Rwanda: The “Ministerial Instructions No 002/MINEDUC/2022 of 13/08/2022 Determining Modalities for Expansion of Pre-primary education in Rwanda”. Aug/22 by NEC Rwanda.
Pakistan: The Punjab Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill 2022. Oct/22 by NEC Pakistan.
Zimbabwe: Education Regulations 2022. Dec/22 by NEC Zimbabwe.
Burkina Faso: Compact Partnership focusing on providing adapted, equitable and quality education and training in response to a multiple educational demand aimed at a resilient and learning community. Dec/22 by NEC Burkina Faso.
Liberia: National Policy for Teachers’ Licensing and School Accreditation in Liberia. Dec/22 by HOPE Liberia.
Kenya: Guidance and Counselling Policy. Jan/23 by NEC Kenya.
Somaliland: National Strategy and Plan of Action for Female Participation in Education 2023-2026. Jan/23 by NEC Somaliland.
Timor-Leste: One Ministerial Diploma. Jan/23 by NEC Timor-Leste.
Rwanda: The new National Strategy on dropout and repetition in the basic education system. Feb/23 by NEC Rwanda.
Pakistan: Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms Initiatives (PMSRI). May/23 by NEC Pakistan.
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Early Learning Policy. May/23 by NEC Zimbabwe.
Eswatini: Ministry of Education and Training Policy and Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Learner Pregnancy 2022. May/23 by NEC Eswatini.
Tanzania: Revised Education and Training Policy (ETP) 2014. May/23 by NEC Tanzania.
Philippines: Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) of the Excellence in Teachers Act (R.A.11713). May/23 by NEC Philippines.
Kyrgyz Republic: The Law on Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. Jun/23 by NEC Kyrgyzstan.
Nepal: The formulation of Recovery in Education and Accelerated Learning Plan. Jun/23 by NEC Nepal.
Bolivia: Municipal Law “Presteño Cultural Identity Day” (N° 778). Jul/23 by CEMSE-ACLO Bolivia.
Burkina Faso: Partnership Pact – Access to education in a context of humanitarian crises. Jul/23 by NEC Burkina Faso.   
Mongolia: Laws on Education: a) General law on Education, b) Law on pre-school and general education. Jul/23 by NEC Mongolia.
Nepal: Ratnanagar Municipality policy and programme 2023. Jul/23 by NEC Nepal.
Indonesia: Ministry of Education Regulation No.46 on Prevention and Handling of Violence in the School. Aug/23 by NEC Indonesia.
Somaliland: Implementation guideline for the Decentralization policy 2020. Aug/23 by NEC Somaliland.
Bolivia: Municipal Youth Act. Municipality of Cotagaita (N° 174). Oct/23 by CEMSE-ACLO Bolivia.
Rwanda: The Education Sector Working Group (ESWG) operational framework of 27 10 2023. Oct/23 by NEC Rwanda.
Ghana: GPE Compact. Nov/23 by NEC Ghana.
Timor-Leste: “Resolution of National Parliament No 15/2024. May/24 by NEC Timor-Leste.
Timor-Leste: The Matters of Temporary Teachers of Pre-School To Secondary School Education in Timor-Leste”. May/24 by NEC Timor-Leste.

Cambodia: Public Education Statistics and Indicators 2020-2021. Indicators updated. Mar/21 by NEC Cambodia.
Togo: Decree 301/MEPSTA/CAB/SG subdividing the regional education directorate of one region into 2 educational regions. Mar/21 by NEC Togo.
Bangladesh: Curriculum Framework improved. May/22 by NEC Bangladesh.
Philippines: Context specific guidelines in the transition to face-to-face classes. Nov/22 by CYAN Philippines.
Madagascar: New orientation law for the education system in Madagascar. Jan/23 by NEC Madagascar.
Nepal: Procedure to Operate Learning and Earning Programme. May/23 by NEC Nepal.
Senegal: Functionality of the framework for monitoring the agreements of 26 February 2022 between the teachers’ unions and the government. Jul/23 by NEC Senegal.
Bangladesh: School Level Development Plan (SLIP) Guideline – Article 9.1; To enhance citizen participation in school budgeting processes. Dec/23 by IID Bangladesh.
Eswatini: School Uniform Policy. Dec/23 by NEC Eswatini.
Niger: National Education ministerial order for the reintroduction of the Certificat de Fin d’Etude du Premier degré (CFEPD). Dec/23 by NEC Niger.
Cote d’Ivoire: The Ministers’ roadmap for 2024. Feb/24 by NEC Cote d’Ivoire.
Haiti: Strategic-political change in the partnership pact document between the Ministry and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). Apr/24 by NEC Haiti.
Senegal: Realignment of the distribution of State services between the Presidency of the Republic, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of National Education. Apr/24 by NEC Senegal.
Liberia: An Operational Plan of the Education Sector Plan 2022/23-26/27. Jun/24by HOPE Liberia.
Rwanda: Implementation Guidelines for Student Promotion and Repetition. Jun/24 by NEC Rwanda.

Nepal: National Budget for the fiscal year 2020/21. May/20 by NEC Nepal.
Nepal: Plans and Policies of Nepal government for the fiscal year 2020/21. May/20 by NEC Nepal.
Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyzstan Budget Resolution of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2021 and forecast for 2022-2023 Resolution of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic dated 10th June 2020. No. 3822-VI. Jun/20 by NEC Kyrgyzstan.
Zimbabwe: Finance Bill (2021 National Budget). Primary and Secondary education budget policy brief. Dec/20 by NEC Zimbabwe.
Bangladesh: The National Budget of Bangladesh passed by the Parliament for the fiscal year 2021-22 fiscal year with the theme “Bangladesh towards a resilient future protecting lives and livelihoods”. Jun/21 by NEC Bangladesh.
Pakistan: The federal education budget for 2020-21 has been increased by 19%. Jun/21 by NEC Pakistan.
Zimbabwe: School Financing Policy. Jun/21 by NEC Zimbabwe.
Democratic Republic of Congo: Decree 21/06 on the creation, organization and operation of a public institution called the Fund for the Promotion of Education and Training. Nov/21 by NEC DRC.
Pakistan: Single National Curriculum. Dec/21 by NEC Pakistan.
Malawi: Teachers’ hardship allowance. Dec/21 by NEC Malawi.
Philippines: General Appropriations Act 2022, including provisions for inclusive education. Dec/21 by NEC Philippines.
Zambia: Constituency Development Fund Guidelines. Feb/22 by NEC Zambia.
Mongolia: The Government Resolution on the approval of average norms of variable cost and funding guidelines. Mar/22 by NEC Mongolia.
Nepal: National Budget for F.Y. 2022/23 includes positive changes in the educational sector with allocation of resources to key priority areas. May/22 by NEC Nepal.
Rwanda: The Budget Framework Paper 2021/2022-2023/2024. May/22 by NEC Rwanda.
Somaliland: Budget amendment/ top up for hiring new teachers. May/22 by NEC Somaliland.
Mozambique: Withdrawal of sixth grade social science textbook because of errors. Jun/22 by NEC Mozambique.
Bangladesh: Increased amount allocated for education in the national budget. Jun/22 by NEC Bangladesh.
Zambia: Increased allocation for education from 2022 to 2023 in the national budget. Sep/22 by NEC Zambia.
Democratic Republic of Congo: Improvement of the ‘Policy on tuition fees for the school year’. Sep/22 by NEC DRC.
Philippines: General Appropriations Act 2023 (Philippine National Budget). Dec/22 by NEC Philippines.
Democratic Republic of Congo: Edit on innovative financing of education in the province of Central Kasai. Dec/22 by NEC DRC.
Democratic Republic of Congo: Policy of funding education from the province’s own resources. Jan/23 by NEC DRC.
Eswatini: 2023/2024 National Education Budget. Mar/23 by NEC Eswatini.
Malawi: National education budget allocation increased from MWK 549.8bln in FY2022/23 to MWK 615.8bln in 2023/2024 financial year. Mar/23 by NEC Malawi.
South Sudan: Directive by the president to the Ministry of Education to develop a policy which requires free education fees for primary and secondary school learners. 2023 by NEC South Sudan.
Nepal: Slight increase in the allocation for education in the National Budget for the F.Y. 2023/24. Jun/23 by NEC Nepal.
Zambia: Education sector budget allocation policy. Oct/23South Sudan: Education sector budget allocation policy. Nov/23 by NEC Zambia.
Philippines: Budget gains on learning materials for learners with disabilities and on additional personnel for the child protection office of the Department of Education. Dec/23 by NEC Philippines.
Cameroon: Law N°2023 /019 of 19 December 2023 to enact the Finance Law of the Republic of Cameroon for the financial year 2024. Dec/23 by NEC Cameroon.
Malawi: Education sector budget allocation policy. Dec/23 by NEC Malawi.
Malawi: The Malawi Parliament approved the national education budget with a 35% nominal increase and 3% real increase from the 2023/24 revised budget allocation. This means that in 2023/24 the education budget was at MWK 615.8 billion and it moved to MWK 895 billion. Mar/24 by NEC Malawi.
Burkina Faso: Quality-sensitive budgeting in formal education. May/24 by NEC Burkina Faso.
Pakistan: Public Action and Social Accountability: Increasing District Education Budgets. Jun/24 by I-SAPS Pakistan.
Uganda: The National Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2024/2025. May/24 by CS-BAG Uganda.
Mozambique: Approval of the Mozambique Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 15 December 2023 (Law no. 1/2024, of 9 January, on the management of funds from natural gas), which supports the reinforcement of the budget allocation for the education sector, based on the occurrence of external shocks. Dec/24 by NEC Mozambique.

Mozambique: Multisectoral Mechanism for Reporting, Referral, Response and Assistance to Victims of Violence at School. Oct/20 by NEC Mozambique.
Somalia: Gender education policy. Nov/20 by NEC Somalia.
Kenya: Kenya National Guideline for school re-entry in Early Learning and Basic Education. Dec/20 by NEC Kenya.
Cote d’Ivoire: National Strategy for the Reintegration of Pregnant Girls / Mothers into the education system. Dec/20 by NEC Cote d’Ivoire.
Tanzania: Re-entry policy. This commitment has been documented through Education Circular 2, 2021. Nov/21 by NEC Tanzania.
Philippines: Inclusion of gender responsive policies in student handbook of Pasig City. Jun/22 by CYAN Philippines.
Tanzania: Re-entry policy guideline. Feb/22 by NEC Tanzania.
Ethiopia: National Early Childhood Development and Education ECDE) Policy Framework. 2023 by NEC Ethiopia.
Niger: Validation of the new strategic plan to end child marriage 2024-2028. Mar/24 by Girls not Brides.

Senegal: Regularisation of pupils in exam classes without a civil status document. May/24 by NEC Senegal.

Mongolia: Law on COVID-19 prevention, fight, and mitigation of its socioeconomic impact. Apr/20 by NEC Mongolia.
Niger: Operational Program for the Implementation of the Global Response Plan to the Covid-19 pandemic. Apr/20 by NEC Niger.
Sierre Leone: School-reopening measures to ensure education. Apr/20 by NEC Sierra Leone.
Nepal: COVID-19 Education Cluster Contingency Plan, 2020. Apr/20 by NEC Nepal.
Sudan: National COVID-19 Response Plan. Apr/20 by NEC Sudan.
Burkina Faso: Response plan and support programme for educational continuity during COVID-19 adopted by Ministry of Education. Apr/20 by NEC Burkina Faso.
South Sudan: Education Sector COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan. May/20 by NEC South Sudan.
Bangladesh: COVID-19 Response and recovery plan for the education sector. May/20 by NEC Bangladesh.
Malawi: Guidelines for the re-opening of primary and secondary schools and teachers training colleges during Covid-19 pandemic. Jun/20 by NEC Malawi.
Philippines: Adoption of the basic education learning continuity plan for the school year 2020-2021 in the light of Covid-19. Jun/20 by NEC Philippines.
Kenya: Basic education COVID-19 emergency response plan. Jun/20 by NEC Kenya.
Zimbabwe: Covid-19 preparedness response plan and operating procedures for the safe reopening of schools. Jun/20 by NEC Zimbabwe.
Nigeria: Nigeria Covid-19 schools reopening guidelines. Jul/20 by NEC Nigeria.
Gambia: Gambia Strategic Framework for the COVID-19 safe reopening of schools and catch-up plan on learning loss. Oct/20 by NEC Gambia.
Nepal: School reopening framework in the context of COVID-19. Nov/20 by NEC Nepal.
Burkina Faso: National Strategy for Education in Emergencies from 2019 to 2024. Dec/20 by NEC Burkina Faso.
Nepal: Education Regulation 259, 9th Amendment. Feb/21 by NEC Nepal.
Mongolia: Comprehensive plan to eliminate learning loss and improve learning (2021-2023). May/21 by NEC Mongolia.
Gambia. Policy decision by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to reschedule the National Assessment Test and The Gambia Basic Education Certificate Examination to July 2022. Apr/22 by NEC Gambia.
Nepal: Disaster readiness and response plan for education sector. Feb/23 by NEC Nepal.
Pakistan: National Education Emergency. May/24 by NEC Pakistan.
Yemen: Partnership Compact 2024 – 2028. Jun/24 by NEC Yemen.

Vietnam: Regulations on national sign language standards for persons with hearing and speaking disabilities. Jul/20 by NEC Vietnam.                    
Mongolia: The Education Sector Medium-Term Development Plan 2021-2030. Oct/20 by NEC Mongolia.
South Sudan: National Inclusive Education Policy. May/21 by NEC South Sudan.
Rwanda: National Policy on Persons with Disabilities. May/21 by NEC Rwanda.
Gambia: Persons With Disabilities Act 2021. Jul/21 by NEC Gambia.
Philippines: Act instituting a policy of inclusion and services for learners with disabilities in support of inclusive education, establishing inclusive learning resource centers of learners with disabilities in all school districts, municipalities and cities. Dec/21 by NEC Philippines.
Mongolia Inclusive Education Policy. Dec/23 by NEC Mongolia.
Kenya: Kilifi Persons with Disabilities Act 2022. Jan/23 by NEC Kenya.
Benin: Adoption of the implementing legislation for Act No. 2017-06 on the protection and promotion of the rights of people with disabilities. Jun/23 by NEC Benin.
Burundi: National Strategy for Inclusive Education. Jun/23 by NEC Burundi.
Kenya: Learners with Disability Bill. Oct/23 by NEC Kenya.
Malawi: The Persons with Disabilities Bill. Dec/23 by NEC Malawi.
Moldova: The inclusive education development program in the Republic of Moldova for the years 2024-2027. Dec/23 by NEC Moldova.
Cape Verde: Inclusion of children and young people with special educational needs law. Feb/24 by NEC Cape Verde.

Cambodia: Cambodia ICT Master Plan. Aug/20 by NEC Cambodia.
Somalia: School Building Infrastructure Guideline. Dec/20 by NEC Somalia.
Vietnam: Circular No.09/2021/TT-BGDDT regulating management and organization of online teaching and learning in educational institutions of basic formal and continuing education. Mar/21 by NEC Vietnam.
Tajikistan: Mid-Term Development Program of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2021-2025 includes infrastructure development to ensure equal access to education, improvement of technologies and strengthening of the education management information system. May/21 by NEC Tajikistan.
Timor-Leste: Ministerial diploma: 1. No 42/2022 Regulation for support for public and private Central Basic Education and General and Technical-Vocational Secondary Education for Internet Access and 2. No 43/2022 Regulates the procedures for granting Merit Scholarships to students in Basic Education, General Secondary Education and Technical-Vocational Education. Oct/22 by NEC Timor-Leste.
Mongolia: Action plan of the School Dormitories. Mar/23 by NEC Mongolia.
Ghana: Directive of Regional Minister for Northern Region to all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies in the region to review their infrastructure plans. Jun/23 by School for Life Ghana.
Ghana: Enhanced budgetary allocation to construct more school desks/furniture across project districts. Nov/23 by School for Life Ghana.
Vanuatu: Vanuatu Primary School Infrastructure Guidelines (VPSIG). Nov/23 by NEC Vanuatu.

Ghana: Early Childhood Education Policy. Jun/21 by NEC Ghana.
Malawi: Early Childhood Development Budget. Jul/21 by NEC Malawi.
Sierra Leone: Gender Empowerment Act 2021. Nov/22 by NEC Sierra Leone.
Zambia: The Children’s Code Act. Aug/22 by NEC Zambia.
Zimbabwe: Early Warning System for Preventing Dropout from Secondary Education in Zimbabwe. May/23 by NEC Zimbabwe.
Moldova: Education 2030 development strategy and its implementation program for the period 2023-2025. Mar/23 by NEC Moldova.
Philippines: An Ordinance Providing for a Community-Based Mental Health Program and Delivery System in the City of Puerto Princesa And Appropriating Funds Therefore. May/23 by CYAN Philippines.
Philippines: Memorandum 13 Series of 2023 “Closure of Open Dumpsite in Barangay Papandayan and Opening of New Sanitary Landfill in Malimono, Marawi City in compliance with the Republic Act No.9003 known as the “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act” and enforcement of City Ordinance No.01 series of 2016. Mar/23 by CYAN Philippines.
Papua New Guinea: National Employment Policy 2021-2031. May/23 by NEC Papua New Guinea.
Egypt: The School Discipline Regulations Document. Sept/23 by NEC Egypt.
Philippines: Resolution approved by the City Council to include division federation of supreme student government president as student representative and additional member of the Naga City school board. Sept/23 by CYAN Philippines.
Philippines: Memorandum signed by the School Division Office of Puerto Princesa formally authorizing and endorsing Multiply-Ed to capacitate School Governance Councils on Transparency, Participation, And Accountability. Oct/23 by CYAN Philippines.

Haiti: Appointment of a gender focal point at the Haitian Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training. Nov/23 by NEC Haiti.
Nepal: Policy Related to Children of Bagmati Province (2024). Feb/24 by NEC Nepal.
Benin: Inclusion of out-of-school children in the Partnership Pact and the resulting PME4 government project. May/24 by NEC Benin.

Social Accountability Mechanisms

Social accountability mechanisms are multi-level monitoring systems and initiatives, enabling CSOs to monitor education policies, budget implementation, and use the evidence to engage in policy dialogue. These mechanisms empower local communities, increasing their knowledge and capacity to hold duty bearers accountable to meet their educational needs.
62 social accountability mechanisms were created or strengthened between Jan 2022 and June 2024. See the full list here:

Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe: Citizen Voice and Action tool developed to facilitate engagement between community actors and decision maker. 2022 by World Vision UK.
Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya: Geo-mapping tool and online dashboard to track the progress of implementation of inclusive education policies. 2022 by Rays of Hope Ministries.
Malawi: Public expenditure tracking and budget analysis tool. 2022 by NEC Malawi.
Philippines: Citizen Engagement to monitor the Basic Education-Learning Continuity Plan. 2022 by CYAN Philippines.
Bolivia: Monitoring implementation of regionalized curriculum and presenting good practices to local authorities. 2022 by CEMSE-ACLO Bolivia.
Latin America: Monitoring System for the Financing of the Human Right to Education in LAC. 2022 by CLADE.
Kenya, Malawi and Tanzania: Community Champions advocating for inclusive education at community level. 2022 by Rays of Hope Ministries.
Liberia: Quarterly Monitoring of implementation of National Policy on Girls Education. 2022 by HOPE Liberia.
Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Myanmar: Citizen-led assessments, engaging parents, teachers, and community members in the collection and analysis of data on learning outcomes. 2022 by Street Child UK.
Pakistan: Monitoring against the Citizens Agenda. 2022 by I-SAPS Pakistan.
Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe: Citizen Voice and Action tool used to conduct mass community sensitization on the right to education. 2023 by World Vision UK.
Zimbabwe: Score card sessions at schools and community level to identify issues affecting the quality of education and suggest recommendations to government. 2023 by NEC Zimbabwe.
Burkina Faso: Disabled Peoples’ Organizations alternative report on the SDGs. 2023 by NEC Burkina Faso.
Bolivia: Alternative report on the fulfillment of the rights of persons with disabilities within the framework of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 2023 by NEC Bolivia.
Pakistan: Strengthened Public Action and Social Accountability mechanism by expanding it provincial level. 2023 by I-SAPS Pakistan.
Benin: Workshop on girls’ education and wellbeing, lifting data from the local level to the government level. 2023 by DEDRAS Benin.
Liberia: Strengthened channels for engaging policy makers and bringing data into policy spaces. 2023 by HOPE Liberia.
Philippines: Institutionalization of social accountability mechanisms at the local level. 2024 by CYAN Philippines.
Benin: Scaling up the educ.evaluation-citoyenne.bj platform, enhancing dialogue between service providers and beneficiaries. 2024 by DEDRAS Benin.
Benin: Citizen consultation sessions on service delivery. 2024 by DEDRAS Benin.
Uganda: Participatory Budget Clubs responsible for budget monitoring and reporting on service delivery in the education and skills sector. 2024 by CS-BAG Uganda.
Tanzania: Community Information Volunteers will monitor the implementation of the National Strategy for Inclusive Education in their respective districts. 2024 by Haki Elimu Tanzania.
Tanzania: CSO coalition will monitor the implementation of the National Strategy for Inclusive Education and use findings to engage with Local Government Authorities. 2024 by Haki Elimu Tanzania.

Ghana: Initiatives to enhance civil society role in promoting transparency and accountability in Ghana’s basic education sector. 2022 by School for Life Ghana.
Kenya: Community of Practice, providing a platform for collective learning and advocacy on issues affecting local communities. 2023 by NEC Kenya.
Philippines: Empowering youth to become influential ambassadors for change within their own communities. 2023 by CYAN Philippines.
Bangladesh: Community sensitization and engagement to strengthen citizens engagement in education budgeting processes. 2024 by IID Bangladesh.
Pakistan: Participatory budgeting sessions, leading to preparation of budget recommendations for government. 2024 by I-SAPS Pakistan.
Philippines: Strengthening of School Governance Councils. 2024 by CYAN Philippines.
Liberia: Strengthening the capacity of stakeholders to conduct citizen monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the National Girls’ Education Policy. 2024 by HOPE Liberia.

Lesotho: Multi–sectoral team to guide implementation of the Lesotho Integrated Early Childhood Care and Development Policy. 2022 By Lesotho Council of NGOs.
Zambia: Pre-budget stakeholder symposium to ensure participatory budgeting involving stakeholders in different sectors. 2022 by NEC Zambia.
Zimbabwe: The Zimbabwe Civil Society Organizations reference group to track and monitor progress on the implementation of the SDGs. 2022 by NEC Zimbabwe.
Zambia, Malawi: Voluntary National Review group to track progress against SDG indicators. 2022 by GEAR Alliance.
Pakistan: Education Parliamentarians Caucus (EPC), bringing together key stakeholders for evidence-based policymaking in the education sector. 2022 by NEC Pakistan.  
El Salvador: Joint Review Workshop Meeting of the Education Sector to discuss progress on the Institutional Strategic Plan. 2022 by NEC El Salvador.
Haiti: Local Education Group meeting to discuss new initiatives and engagement of civil society actors. 2022 by NEC Haiti.
Kenya, Malawi and Tanzania: District engagement meetings to share feedback from communities with government officials and other civil society organizations. 2022 by Rays of Hope Ministries.
Malawi: Periodic Parliamentary Engagements. 2022 by NEC Malawi.
Zambia: Provincial Education Conference to review challenges and opportunities in the education sector. 2022 by NEC Zambia.
Malawi: Citizen, Voice and Advocacy: local advocacy structure where community leaders meet with the district and constituency members of parliament. 2022 by NEC Malawi.
Zimbabwe: Joint monitoring visits with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. 2022 NEC Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe: Voluntary National Review: discussing progress and challenges in achieving SDG 4. 2022 by NEC Zimbabwe.
Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi and Zimbabwe: Rural Youth Collectives, a platform where youth gather at district level to discuss common issues in education service delivery. 2022 by Kuyenda Collective.
Zimbabwe: Budget consultations informed by evidence on the gaps in education financing. 2022 by NEC Zimbabwe.
Burundi: Establishment of local consultation frameworks, encouraging education stakeholders to find local solutions to local problems. 2022 by NEC Burundi.
Benin: Education accountability meetings, bringing together key education stakeholders to discuss and assess implementation of education policies at the local level. 2022 by DEDRAS Benin.
Tunisia: Tunisian Education Forum, bringing together key education stakeholders to discuss educational policies. 2022 by NEC Tunisia.
Bangladesh: Policy Conclave, bringing together key stakeholders from various sectors in addressing education issues relevant to youth. 2022 by IID Bangladesh.
Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Malawi: Early childhood development thematic committee to discuss financing, infrastructure, and teacher capacitation. 2023 by TRANAC.
Bangladesh: Policy Hackathon 2023, leading to participant groups initiating impactful campaigns in their respective communities. 2023 by IID Bangladesh.
Angola: Consultative Council of the Ministry of Education. 2023 by NEC Angola.
Mozambique: Organization of the 1st Civil Society Conference on Basic Education, bringing together stakeholder to discuss how to improve quality in the education sector. 2023 by NEC Mozambique.
Global: 53rd Session of the Human Rights Council, leading to a joint statement committing to support efforts to strengthen the right to education. 2023 by GCE.
Philippines: School Governance Councils serving as spaces where education stakeholders collaborate to address school concerns and help improve school performance. 2023 by CYAN Philippines.
Philippines: Enhanced collaboration of school division offices. 2024 by CYAN Philippines.
Benin: Meeting of the Monitoring Committee extended to include more stakeholders. 2024 by DEDRAS Benin.
Ghana: Town Hall Meetings, providing an opportunity to discuss findings from the scorecard exercises and Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys. 2024 by School for Life Ghana.
Ghana: District Education Accountability Forums, providing an opportunity for communities to engage with the local government. 2024 by School for Life Ghana.
Ghana: Interface with parliamentarians, creating a platform for communities to engage with policy makers. 2024 by School for Life Ghana.
Bolivia: Educational summit and multistakeholder dialogues. 2024 by NEC Bolivia.

Generation of data for advocacy

152 studies, reports or assessments have been produced by Education Out Loud grantees for use in advocacy and monitoring. This includes budget analysis, assessments of education sector policies and plans, SDG 4 monitoring reports as well as thematic reports on education in emergencies and marginalised groups right to education, including young women and people with disabilities.  These 152 pieces of data represent a growing body of evidence that empowers grantees to advocate for change. In contexts where decisions must be backed by facts, data is a critical tool for holding governments accountable, shaping inclusive policies, and ensuring that the voices of marginalised communities are heard. We see how this evidence-based advocacy is already influencing education systems across the globe.

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Participation in Policy Spaces

Inclusion of National Education Coalitions in national policy dialogue spaces is a key priority of the programme. Through their participation in forums such as local education groups and SDG 4 follow-up platforms, the coalitions bring the voices of civil society into critical conversations around education planning, budgeting, and implementation. Their presence not only ensures that local realities are reflected in national decisions, but also strengthens accountability, transparency, and relevance in education systems. Whether influencing curriculum reforms, promoting inclusive strategies, or coordinating sector dialogue, National Education Coalitions are helping shape more equitable and responsive education policies around the world.