The price of inaction: the global private, fiscal and social costs of children and youth not learning

This report calculates the costs, globally and by region, of children and youth that are not in school or gaining basic skills. Calculations are also provided for twenty selected countries in which there are gender disparities in education at either girls’ or boys’ expense.

The report puts a special emphasis on teachers, acknowledging the relevance of hiring a qualified, motivated and diverse teacher workforce and includes a recommendation about  teacher education and continuous professional development.