What Works Hub for Global Education ©

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The What Works Hub for Global Education is an international partnership dedicated to scaling education reforms with the ultimate goal of improving literacy and numeracy outcomes. It is built on the understanding that identifying successful research pilots is only part of the challenge—governments also need practical strategies to implement these reforms sustainably and effectively, reaching millions of classrooms. 
 
As a Strategic Partner to the What Works Hub, the British Council will provide education expertise, bridge gaps between evidence creators and stakeholders, and foster collaboration among policymakers, donors, and practitioners. Through our networks and local insights, we aim to enhance the Hub’s impact on evidence-based decision-making and foundational learning outcomes.
 

REGISTER NOW for the What Works Hub for Global Education (WWHGE) India Conference, 12 Dec 2024

What Works Hub for Global Education (WWHGE) India Conference, is a key event dedicated to driving impactful education reforms that enhance literacy, numeracy, and other critical skills in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This conference will bring together government officials, policymakers, practitioners, multilateral organizations, and academics to explore strategies for evidence-informed policymaking and effective implementation of education reforms at scale. For more details on the conference, please refer to the Events section below. The agenda is also available in the download section.

Who we are

The WWHGE is supported by a consortium of over 40 partners, including strategic organizations such as:

  • UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) (primary funder)
  • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
  • World Bank, USAID, UNICEF, UNESCO-IIEP
  • British Council
  • Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
  • Jacobs Foundation

This coalition uniquely combines global expertise in research, governance, and grassroots implementation, with the majority of its partners based in LMICs.

Where We Work

The Hub’s efforts are concentrated in four primary countries:

  • India
  • Pakistan
  • Rwanda
  • Tanzania

It also extends support to countries such as Botswana, Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and South Africa—seeking to influence broader regional and global education reform.

Our mission

The WWHGE is driven by three key objectives:

  1. Making Evidence Accessible: Helping governments access the best existing evidence and apply it immediately to their education reforms.
  2. Supporting Bold Reforms: Establishing evidence labs within governments and fostering networks among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to support evidence-informed decision-making.
  3. Advancing Implementation Science: Developing a new field of research that focuses on how to successfully implement education reforms at scale, ensuring transformative and lasting outcomes.

Impact Goals

Impact Goals

  • Directly improve learning outcomes for up to 3 million children.
  • Influence education policies and systems to impact an additional 17 million children globally.
  • Develop a sustainable approach to evidence-based policymaking through localisation and capacity-building in LMICs.

Upcoming Event: WWHGE Conference

Date: 12th December 2024 (Second Half)
Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: British Council, New Delhi
Who Should Attend: Open to all relevant stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners, multilateral organizations, academics, and civil society representatives.

Join the What Works Hub for Global Education (WWHGE) India Conference, a platform to engage in meaningful discussions on evidence-informed policymaking, strategic interventions, and shaping the future of education in India.

Conference Highlights

  • Opening and Keynotes (2:00 PM – 2:15 PM): High-level perspectives and international support for WWHGE.
  • Panel Discussion 1: Evidence-Based Policymaking (2:15 PM – 3:25 PM): Insights on leveraging evidence to shape impactful education policies.
  • Key Partners Presentation (3:35 PM – 4:20 PM): A showcase of WWHGE’s partnerships and initial research findings.
  • Panel Discussion 2: Future of Education in India (4:20 PM – 5:30 PM): Strategies for scaling evidence-based education reforms in India.
  • Networking Reception (5:45 PM – 7:00 PM): Hosted by the British Council and FCDO, providing opportunities to connect with key stakeholders and build collaborations.

Click here to register for the What Works Hub for Global Education (WWHGE) India Conference. The conference agenda is available in the download section below.

Visit What Works Hub for Global Education for more information.

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