Analysis of two decades of aid flows to higher education in Palestine: implications for rebuilding destroyed higher education in Gaza

This research critically analyses foreign aid flows to higher education in Palestine during 2002–2022, with the aim of elucidating historical trends, patterns and donor priorities. The study systematically examines the types and volumes of aid allocated to higher education by donors reporting official development assistance to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

The Impact of the SDGs on Donors’ Choices: Analysis of Trends and Types of Aid to Higher Education at the SDG Implementation Halfway Point

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been guiding global development agendas and shaping foreign aid priorities since 2015. While higher education is part of the broader agenda, the SDGs do not specify support for local systems and institutions in developing countries that require assistance. At the same time, the SDGs call for expansion of scholarship aid to enable citizens of developing countries to study in donor countries. Using the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s aid flows data and focusing on types of aid and recipient and donor trends, we analyse aid flows to higher education to assess if the focus on scholarships has had an impact on donors’ choices during the first seven years of the SDG implementation.

Policy Brief: Aid Flows to Higher Education: Trends from Conflict-Affected Countries

Higher education is a frequent casualty of violent conflict. Strengthening and rebuilding the sector can contribute to conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and recovery. However, conflict-affected countries often lack funding for higher education

Working Paper Series; Disrupted education a view from inside Syria: Critical literature review and lessons for policy and practice

Authors :  Suzanne H. Hammad, Ph.D, Dr. Logan Cochrane

Policy Brief: Education in Conflict: Disrupted Education a View from Inside Syria

The conflict in Syria has had a devastating impact on the education system of the country. According to recent estimates, 2.4 million children (aged 5-17) are out of school, representing half of the children population in Syria (UNICEF, 2022).