Improving teacher support and participation in local education groups: final project report

Funded by the Global Partnership for Education and jointly implemented by UNESCO and Education International, “Improving Teacher Support and Participation in Local Education Groups,” aimed to build a participatory approach to education sector planning by removing barriers among teachers, teacher organizations, and national governments. The project provided training to teachers, teacher educators, teacher association representatives, and government officials in ten beneficiary countries across Africa (Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia, Gambia, Benin, Mali, Senegal, and Uganda), Asia (Nepal), and Latin America and the Caribbean (Haiti). The training focused on building knowledge and skills in 'social dialogue' with national governments so teachers can more effectively participate in education policy processes that affect their working conditions, effectiveness, and the profession in general.