World Conference on Education for All: Meeting Basic Learning Needs - Final Report: 2. Education for All: The Context

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World Conference on Education for All: Meeting Basic Learning Needs - Final Report (UNICEF, UNDP, UNESCO, WB, WCEFA; 1990; 129 pages)
	Sponsors of the World Conference on Education for All
	Preface
	Acronyms Used in the Main Text
	1. Education for All: An Overview
		The EFA Initiative
		The Conference
		Programme Structure and Index
	2. Education for All: The Context - Summary of the Opening Session
		A Unique Opportunity
		External Debt, Optimization of Resources
		Basic Education: Broadening the Concept
		Vision, Will, Partnerships
		A Focus on Human Development
	3. Education for All: The Consensus-Building - Summary of Interventions in the Plenary Commission
		Convictions
		Concerns
			Making a Difference
			Education for All: Realities
			Education in Context
			Basic Education - A Foundation
			Focus on Effective Learning
			Balancing Priorities: Basic and Higher Education
			New Models of Cooperation and Partnership
			Outreach and Equity
			Educational Channels
			Resources
		Commitments
			National Action, International Support
			Commitments of the Sponsors
			Enlarging the Global Resource Pool
	4. Education for All: The Components - Summary of Roundtables
		The Purpose
		An Expanded Vision
			Increasing Access and Equity
			A Focus on Learning
			Broadening the Scope of Basic Education.
			Enhancing the Learning Environment
			Strengthening Partnerships
		The Requirements
			Building National Technical Capacity
			Developing a Supportive Policy Environment
			Mobilizing Financial Resources
			Strengthening International Solidarity
	5. Education for All: Call to Action - Summary of Closing Plenary Session
		Commited Partnerships
		Calls to Action
		Guidelines for the Future
		A Beginning, Not an End
		We Are on our Way
	Appendices
		1. World Declaration on Education for All: Meeting Basic Learning Needs
			Preamble
			Education for All: The Purpose
			Education for All: An Expanded Vision and A Renewed Commitment
			Education for All: The Requirements
		2. Framework for Action
			Introduction
			Goals and Targets
			Principles of Action
				1. Priority Action at National Level
					1.1 Assessing Needs and Planning Action
					1.2 Developing a Supportive Policy Environment
					1.3 Designing Policies to Improve Basic Education
					1.4 Improving Managerial, Analytical and Technological Capacities
					1.5 Mobilizing Information and Communication Channels
					1.6 Building Partnerships and Mobilizing Resource's
				2. Priority Action at Regional Level
					2.1 Exchanging Information, Experience and Expertise
					2.2 Undertaking Joint Activities
				3. Priority Action at World Level
					3.1 Cooperation within the International Context
					3.2 Enhancing National Capacities
					3.3 Providing Sustained Long-term Support for National and Regional Actions
					3.4 Consultations on Policy Issues
			Indicative Phasing of Implementation for the 1990s
		3. Statement on the Follow-Up to the World Conference on Education for All
		4. Statement of Principles on the Involvement of NGOs in WCEFA Follow-Up Activities with Non-NGO Bodies
	Annexes
		A. Conference Schedule
		B. Roundtables
			Thematic Roundtables
			Illustrative Roundtables
		C. Exhibits
		D. Documents
		E. Conference Management and Services
		F. Composition of the Inter-Agency Commission
		G. Participant List
	Back cover

2. Education for All: The Context - Summary of the Opening Session

The overall context of the World Conference was established in the opening session. Presidents Borja of Ecuador, Ershad of Bangladesh and Moi of Kenya reflected in particular Latin American, Asian and African viewpoints. The Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn represented host country perspectives, while Director-General Mayor of UNESCO and Conference Executive Secretary Haddad set the scene on behalf of the sponsoring agencies and the Inter-Agency Commission, respectively.

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