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Remarks by World Bank Group President David Malpass at the Transforming Education Summit during UNGA 77

· David Malpass, President of the World Bank Group (International)

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ContextRemarks by World Bank Group President David Malpass at the Transforming Education Summit during UNGA 77.

Why it mattersMalpass warns that over half of children live in learning poverty.

Problems raised
  1. Learning losses are unprecedented.
  2. Over half of children live in learning poverty.
  3. School closures hurt skills.
Solutions proposed
  1. Focus on foundational learning.
  2. Invest in literacy and numeracy.
  3. Transform education systems.
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