Welcome to the United Nations
SDG-Education 2030 Steering Committee
Accelerated action and transformative pathways: Prioritize education to achieve sustainable development March 2020
This paper is submitted amidst an unprecedented and ongoing educational disruption caused by the Covid-19 disease. As of 17 March, nearly 900 million children and youth – accounting for half the world’s global student population – had to stay away from schools and universities, with nationwide closures effective in 105 countries.1 This situation imposes immense challenges to ensure educational continuity through open and distance learning, guided by the principles of inclusion and equity. It also calls for resolute international cooperation and partnerships to share tools and experiences, build capacity and support countries to respond to the crisis.
