A transformative vision for education over the next 15 years was adopted at the World Education Forum, which concluded on May 21, 2015 in Incheon, Republic of Korea. It encourages countries to provide inclusive, equitable, quality education and life-long learning opportunities for all. The Declaration will underpin the education targets in the Sustainable Development Goals that are in force since January 2016.
The Incheon Declaration will be implemented through the Education 2030 Framework for Action, a roadmap for governments. It will provide guidance on effective legal and policy frameworks for education, based on the principles of accountability, transparency and participatory governance. Effective implementation will require strong regional coordination and rigorous monitoring and evaluation of the education agenda. It will also require more funding, especially for the countries furthest from providing inclusive, quality education. The Declaration and Framework will urge countries to set nationally appropriate spending targets and increase Official Development Assistance to low income countries.
