SDG 4

Deskripsi

Goal 4 remains a critical enabler for sustainable development, yet progress falls short of targets. Improvements in upper secondary completion rates have slowed, while learning outcomes in many countries are declining. Troubling regional disparities exist in early childhood development, and sub-Saharan Africa is at a particular disadvantage. Despite modest improvements in literacy, hundreds of millions of people remain illiterate, and women are disproportionately affected. Teacher qualification challenges persist and there has been minimal improvement since 2015. The rise of digital societies necessitates the integration of technology into education, in order to ensure that young people and future generations have access to relevant, high-quality content that prepares them for the demands of a rapidly evolving labour market. Accelerating progress towards achieving Goal 4 must be prioritized, as it would have a catalytic effect on the realization of the 2030 Agenda overall. Using the impetus of the Transforming Education Summit, convened by the Secretary-General, the United Nations is driving global action towards the achievement of Goal 4, advocating for inclusive, equitable and quality education for all, while supporting efforts to improve learning outcomes and address regional disparities.