Education in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Findings from PISA
Countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia have clear aspirations to strengthen
civic participation and increase prosperity for all. A highly skilled and knowledgeable
population is critical to achieving these goals, which makes creating and maintaining
high quality and equitable education systems a vital part of regional development
efforts. Results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) show
that learning outcomes in the region have generally improved, but that the improvement
has not been equitable. While countries in the region are producing some of the top
performing students in the world, many other students are being left behind.
This report, jointly developed by OECD and UNICEF, analyses PISA data in detail to
identify the strengths, challenges and unique features of education systems in Eastern
Europe and Central Asia. Drawing upon a rich knowledge base of education policy and
practice in the region, it makes recommendations about how systems in the region can
provide an excellent education for all students. This report will be of interest to
regional policy-makers as well as individuals who wish to learn more about education
in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Published on July 30, 2021
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