AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation Funding: Sri Lanka has set aside Rs749 billion for education in its 2027 budget, including record capital spending of Rs104 billion. Ghana’s GH¢48 billion allocation is 12.3% of projected public expenditure, below UNESCO’s recommended range, prompting calls for stronger investment. University Pressures: Anglia Ruskin University is seeking voluntary redundancies to cut labour costs by 10%, citing significant financial challenges; staff representatives point to difficulties recruiting international students. Regional Partnerships: Timor-Leste is seeking Malaysian cooperation in education, skills training and institutional development as it looks to turn ASEAN membership into practical gains. Student Safety: A school in Bedfordshire has been placed in special measures after inspectors found safeguarding failures; police are investigating a staff member’s conduct involving a child. Access to Education: UNESCO has called for girls and women in Afghanistan to regain access to education, as higher education systems across Arab states face new challenges.
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