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Education: A right not a Privilege
Most developing countries in Asia and the Pacific have earned high marks for a dramatic rise in primary education enrollment rates in the last three decades, but daunting challenges remain, threatening economic and social growth.
With over $8.2 billion in loans and grants to the education sector over the past forty years ADB has a long track record in assisting its developing member countries (DMCs) achieve the goal of quality education for all.
FAST FACTS
94%
Enrollment in primary education in ADB countries in 2009, higher than in all the developing regions of the world combined at 89%
91%
Primary education completion rate for ADB countries
12,965,000
Students who benefited from school improvement programs or direct support in 2007–2010
What's New
Event | 8 Apr 2013 - 9 Apr 2013
