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EIU Best Practice Series No. 35: Nurturing global citizens through experiential learning Year of publication: 2013 Author: Ildar Yusupov | Feruza Ahmedova Corporate author: APCEIU The following case is set in Uzbekistan where evidently diverse social groups live in harmony despite their differences. Among the schools in the country, the Sirdarya Regional Foreign Languages Boarding School in Gulistan City is arguably an exceptionally unique school due to the close engagement of parents with the boarding school’s EIU-themed activities. Activities range from extra-curricular activities including artwork and sports, to classroom-based activities such as role plays and international awareness events. Each activity is carefully designed to arouse the interest of the students in EIU-related themes such as tolerance, understanding and sustainable development. In the process, the students become highly motivated to take leading roles as responsible global citizens in creating a more peaceful world. 
EIU Best Practice Series No.30: Local-based initiative in global citizenship education: Gyeongnam teachers’ society for EIU and ESD Year of publication: 2012 Author: Byeongseob Choi Corporate author: APCEIU Issue No. 30 introduces a case in the Republic of Korea on the local-based initiatives of school teachers to promote EIU and ESD in their local community. The case illustrates the taken steps and efforts made by the respective teachers when elaborating innovative approaches to promote EIU and ESD, led by the intention to create a more open and locally relevant educational setting for students as well as teachers in response to the growing globalization. Especially the Gyeongnam Province, where the teachers are based, is experiencing a rapid demographic change due to the high influx of foreigners, which calls upon the educators to prepare their students to effectively cope with these changes and become global citizens. 
[Summary] Global Education Monitoring Report Summary 2020: Inclusion and Education; All Means All Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: UNESCO | Global Education Monitoring Report Team The 2020 Global Education Monitoring Report looks at social, economic and cultural mechanisms that discriminate against disadvantaged children, youth and adults, keeping them out of education or marginalized in it. Spurred by their commitment to fulfil the right to inclusive education, countries are expanding their vision of inclusion in education to put diversity at the core of their systems. Yet implementation of well-meaning laws and policies often falters. Released at the start of the decade of action to 2030, and in the middle of the Covid-19 crisis, which has exacerbated underlying inequalities, the Report argues that resistance to addressing every learner’s needs is a real threat to achieving global education targets. 
Inclusion, education for sustainable development, adult learning, higher education and research: four international conferences to promote equity, quality, relevance and social responsibility in education Year of publication: 2008 Corporate author: UNESCO This cycle of conferences brings together a wide array of influential stakeholders in the common interest of creating education systems that serve the needs of all learners, address the challenges of today's world and make learning a springboard of development. Envisioning education beyond 2015: Asia-Pacific regional perspectives; final report Year of publication: 2014 Corporate author: UNESCO Office Bangkok and Regional Bureau for Education in Asia and the Pacific This report provides a thorough account of the discussions and deliberations that led to the construction of the Asia-Pacific Statement on Education Beyond 2015 (Bangkok Statement), the outcome document of this historic event. Participants reviewed in fine detail EFA progress across the Asia-Pacific region and debated key thematic areas of basic education, skills and competencies, global citizenship education, education for sustainable development, teachers, governance and finance. Participants also looked into implementation strategies, and education ministers from across the region shared their views on remaining challenges, future priorities and strategies for education beyond 2015. 
Global Partnership for Education Results Report 2018 Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: Global Partnership for Education (GPE) The GPE Results Report 2018 shows progress against agreed-upon targets and identifies critical gaps that need to be addressed. Tenth Meeting of the High-level Group on Education for All (EFA), 22-24 March 2011, Jomtien, Thailand: Jomtien Statement Year of publication: 2011 Corporate author: UNESCO This statement is the outcome of 10th meeting of the High-level Group on Education for All. The meeting was held from 22 to 24 March 2011 in Jomtien, Thailand to urge to progress towards the EFA goals. 
[Summary] Education for People and Planet: Creating sustainable Futures for All, Global Education Monitoring Report, 2016; Summary Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: UNESCO Education for People and Planet: Creating Sustainable Futures for All explores the complex relationship between education and the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, covering six fundamental pillars – Planet, Prosperity, People, Peace, Place and Partnerships. This report shows that education will not deliver its full potential unless participation rates increase dramatically and sustainable development guides education system reform. It also warns of the destructive impact that climate change, conflict, unsustainable consumption and the increasing gap between rich and poor have on education. A huge transformation is needed if we are to create sustainable futures for all. 
Strengthening Kazakhstan's Education Systems: An Analysis of PISA 2009 and 2012 Year of publication: 2014 Author: Keiko Inoue | Lucas Gortazar Corporate author: World Bank This report is the result of the World Bank's education sector providing technical and analytical support to the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (RK) from 2013 to 2015 under the leadership of Keiko Inoue (Senior Education Specialist, Europe and Central Asia Region, World Bank) as part of the Joint Economic Research. This report is also part of a series of PISA country reporting programs prepared by the Education Sector for the Europe and Central Asia Region, and it is also the second World Bank report on the effectiveness of the education system in Kazakhstan based on an analysis of PISA data. 
A Situation Analysis of Children in Kazakhstan Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: UNICEF Kazakhstan Kazakhstan has set the overarching objective of becoming one of the 30 most developed countries in the world by 2050. Children and adolescents in Kazakhstan, who constitute 31.4 per cent of the total population, should be the beneficiaries and active contributors to achieving these goals. This Situation Analysis provides analysis and recommendations to ensure that children remain at the centre of the country’s development priorities. It confirms measurable progress made in advancing the rights of children and identifies outstanding challenges.