In this episode of WISE On Air, host of this episode and Director of Research & Policy at WISE, Selma Talha-Jebril talks to Manos Antoninis, Director of the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, to discuss the recently launched 2024/5 GEM Report and the UNESCO-World Bank Education Finance Watch 2024.
Manos brings decades of expertise in global education policy and leadership, offering critical insights into the most pressing issues, including severe funding disparities, political influence on education systems, and the growing need for empowered educational leaders. He sheds light on how we can overcome these challenges and push toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 for inclusive, equitable education worldwide.
Read the UNESCO GEM Report: bit.ly/4bfK2Lo
Read the Education Finance Watch 2024 Report: bit.ly/4kjtdDB
00:00 Introduction: The State of Global Education
00:27 Welcome to WISE On Air
00:43 Leadership and Education Investment
01:58 Interview with Manos Antoninis
02:34 Stagnation in Global Education Progress
08:01 The Role of School Leaders
15:54 Autonomy in School Leadership
21:32 Education Finance Disparities
24:15 Global Financial Systems and Education
32:24 The Role of International Organizations
38:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts