01 June 2023

Research and reports

Global publications, Latest regional reports, Latest country studies, Data, Didn’t find what you are looking for?
08 January 2020

Advocacy materials

We have produced a number of resources with detailed information outlining the educational situation both regionally and in a country specific context. Please browse through the country profiles and factsheets for relevant data and use the videos and infographics to share the stories and data., Videos, Embedded vi...
31 December 2016

Tearing Down Barriers to School Exclusion in Honduras

In the national study on the situation of inclusion and educational exclusion in Honduras, carried out by UNICEF in Within the framework of the Cooperation Program, the behavior of the dimensions from which the exclusion profiles stand out in access to pre-basic, basic to ninth grade, school lag, risk of dropping ...
31 December 2015

Inequalities in Access to Children’s Education and their Determinants in Burkina Faso

This report highlights the determinants of the schooling status of children (no schooling and dropping out) from 6-16 years old in Burkina Faso to based on data from the continuous multisectoral survey on living conditions of households carried out in 2014 (EMC, 2014). While determining the profile of the children...
31 March 2015

Curriculum, Accreditation and Certification for Syrian children

This study describes the multi-layered barriers that Syrian children and families encounter in accessing education in Syria or neighbouring countries. Differences in the medium of instruction, lack of learning space, financial constraints, opportunity costs, the need for psychosocial support and teacher training f...
31 December 2014

Disabilities and Out-of-School Children

Due to demographic, health and environmental factors, the number of children affected disability appears to be on the increase, particularly in the most poor people of the world. This high concentration of children with disabilities in countries like those in the region of West and Central Africa as well as their ...
31 December 2014

Child Labour and Out-of-School Children

Based on an analysis of the latest household surveys conducted in countries in the region, the present study aims to conduct a detailed analysis of the situation in terms of educational exclusion, child labour and the relationship between the two. This will serve as a foundation for regional recommendations on how...
31 October 2014

Yemen Country Report on Out-of-School Children

In line with national strategies and priorities, this study engages recent national and survey data to identify the profile of out-of-school girls and boys in Yemen, the bottlenecks they encounter in accessing education, and intersecting challenges that prevent them from enrolling and completing basic education. F...
31 October 2014

Tunisia Country Report on Out-of-School Children

This study is investigating out-of-school children in order to help achieve the goal of improved education. It aims to determine the situation of children who are out of school or who risk becoming so. It also seeks to identify the socio-political and cultural factors that restrict access to education and seeks to...
31 October 2014

Sudan Country Report on Out-of-School Children

This out-of-school children study provides excellent evidence for policy reforms and the designing of targeted interventions that will tackle different bottlenecks and address the causes that hinder children from enjoying basic education. It again outlines the need for an integrated approach of social, economic an...
31 October 2014

Morocco Country Report on Out-of-School Children

This report analyses the factors that have an effect on school exclusion and determines which of these form the largest barriers to education. It also distinguishes factors that are linked to educational demand, along with economic and social barriers linked to educational provision.
31 October 2014

Jordan Country Report on Out-of-School Children

This study examines the detailed profiles of out-of-school children in Jordan in order to highlight the major barriers to school access and participation; analyse existing and emerging education policies and strategies to tackle key bottlenecks; and provide recommendations for improvement at various levels (policy...