GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION (GPE)
Introduction
GPE is a multilateral partnership and fund established
in 2002 aiming to strengthen education systems in de-
veloping countries and increase the number of children
who are in school and learning.
File no.
Responsible unit
DKK, millions
Capital subscription
Duration of strategy
Finance act code.
USD, millions
GPE budget (mobilized re-
sources)
Desk officer
Financial officer
2017-13373
MKL
2018
2019
300
300
2018-2020
06.37.01.18
2016
467,8
2017
473,6
2020
300
2021
300
Key results
72 million children helped into primary school
since 2002.
2.3 billion USD of GPE grants allocated to
partner countries affected by fragility and con-
flict since 2003.
In 2015, approx. 76 % of children completed
primary school in GPE partner countries com-
pared to 63 % in 2002; 50 % completed lower
secondary school compared to 38 % in 2002. 64
% of GPE partner countries had as many girls
as boys completing primary school.
2018 (31
March)
148,3
Thomas Ostermann
Louise Kronborg Sørensen
No
Poverty
No
Hunger
Good
Health,
Wellbeing
Quality
Education
Gender
Equality
Clean
Water,
Sanitation
Justification for support
Quality education, especially for girls, provides
the foundation for a better, more productive
life and gives its recipients the opportunity to
pursue a life without poverty, poor health and
no gender equality. Education is arguably a pre-
requisite for the achievement of all SDGs.
Support to GPE is directly in line with the
Danish
strategy “The World 2030”,
which aims
to achieve development results through part-
nerships.
GPE is the largest, multilateral fund dedicated
to quality education and a main driver of SDG
4 with a focus on marginalized groups, especial-
ly girls.
Afford-
able
Clean
Energy
Decent
Jobs, Econ.
Growth
Industry,
Innovation,
Infrastruc-
ture
Reduced
Inequalities
Sustainable
Cities,
Communi-
ties
Responsi-
ble Con-
sumption
& Produc-
tion
Climate
Action
Life below
Water
Life on
Land
Peace &
Justice,
strong Inst.
Partner-
ships for
Goals
Risks and challenges
Risk of fragmented education architecture due
to emergence of new organisations focussed on
education, leading to donor fatigue.
Risk of not securing additional funding from
donors needed to achieve SDG 4 by 2030.
Risk of not reaching children and youth, espe-
cially girls in fragile and conflict-affected coun-
tries (FCAS).
Risk of difficulties in monitoring and evaluating
GPE funding in FCAS.
May 2018
How to ensure results and monitor progress
Measurement of results will base itself on
GPE’s own Results Framework.
Denmark will
use its seat at the GPE Board and Finance and
Risk Committee as well as secondment to work
for a results-based organisation.
Strat. obj.
To ensure
inclusive and
equitable
quality educa-
tion and
promote
lifelong
learning
opportunities
for all.
Priority results
SDG 4 - Quality education for all
–
with a
special focus on girls - at
the core of GPE’s
business.
A results-based, effective organisation with a
strong risk management.
Expansion and deepening of GPE’s partner-
ships (SDG 17) to address education in the
humanitarian-development nexus, especially
marginalised groups such as girls.
Established
HQ
Chairman of the Board
Chief Executive Officer
Partner countries
Human resources
Danish staff
Danish committee seats
Strategic partnership
agreement between
Denmark and GPE
Core information
2002
Washington DC
Julia Gillard
Alice Albright
67
100+
1 seconded Senior Technical Advisor
1 alternate seat at GPE Board and 1 seat in the
Finance and Risk Committee
No