Key features of the ‘New Delhi Declaration on Education’ by BRICS
Q. Which of the following are key features of the ‘New Delhi Declaration on Education’ by BRICS?
1) Reiterate our commitment to SDG4 and Education 2030 Framework for Action
2) Reaffirm the need for universal equal access to quality education
3) Provide free education to all- Published on 04 Oct 16a. 2, 3
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 1, 2
Key features are -
- Reiterate our commitment to SDG4 which aims to “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all” and the ‘Education 2030 Framework for Action’, which serve as the overall guiding framework for the implementation of the Education 2030 agenda;
- Initiate actions to formulate country-specific targets within the broader scope of the SDG4 and corresponding targets, taking into account the past gains and achievements in the education sector, emerging national development priorities, availability of resources, and institutional capacities; integrate the SDG4-related targets with the national and subnational-level education sector development plans/programmes; and build capacity at the national and subnational levels for measuring and monitoring progress towards SDG4 and corresponding targets using the indicators adopted by the UN General Assembly in September 2016;
- Reaffirm the need for universal equal access to quality education, including secondary and higher education, technical and vocational education and training, and lifelong learning opportunities for all;
