Education matters for the elimination of poverty and for meaningful development. It enables people to extend their range of opportunities and choices and to enjoy more productive and satisfying lives. It contributes to the creation of sustainable livelihoods and economic well being. Education is an essential part of the route map away from poverty on the road to human development.
The British Government is committed to refocusing its international development efforts on the elimination of poverty and encouragement of economic growth which benefits poor people. It is doing this through support for international development targets and policies that create sustainable livelihoods for poor people, promote human development and enrich the environment. Long-term partnerships designed to promote education for all represent a significant contribution to this commitment.
This paper is written primarily for all those within DFID who are involved in the definition and implementation of education policy, particularly at a country and programme level. It is also for those with whom DFID works in governments, civil society organisations, educational institutions, and regional and international agencies. In large measure, it is a product of the discussions emanating from these relationships.
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"Without an education, people cannot work productively, care for their health, sustain and protect themselves and their families or live culturally enriched lives."
UNICEF 1998
