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Using IEA’s Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2015 data, this brief explores the relationship between teachers’ gender and students’ mathematics and science achievement, as...

The toolkit addresses target SDG 4.5, aiming to eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable. It also...

Education can be a powerful tool to transform harmful gender norms and stereotypes and address sexual and gender-based violence. Yet, in South Sudan women, men, girls and boys all face distinct...

Various types of contracted teachers are now active in national education systems around the world, even in high-income OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries. But the...

This report summarizes the analysis of major issues affecting the status of teaching personnel worldwide at all levels of education by the 12th Session of the Joint ILO–UNESCO Committee of Experts on...

Teachers are recognized as key to educational quality and success in any society‘s education system. Understanding the importance of human resource policies and practices in the process of recruiting...

Addis Ababa, June 20-24, 2016 The conference was aimed at providing knowledge sharing opportunities on the status of various contract types of teachers within educational systems in sub-Saharan Africa...

This research examines gender equality in teaching and education management in primary and secondary education in Cameroon, with a focus on policy efforts and challenges. The context of this research...

Gender equality at the student level is linked with gender equality in education structure, teaching and management personnel, and pedagogic approaches and content. It is also linked with the ways in...

This meeting document provides an overview of the challenges related to the use of contract teachers in education systems, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights issues such as limited...

Policy frameworks on contract teachers: Recruitment, Training and Professional Development and Employment conditions - July 2011 ADEA, Ministère de l’Education, de l’Alphabétisation et des Langues...