Education impacts on human development and economic growth, and it is a fundamental requirement for democracy. Education is vital and essential for economic development and eradicating poverty. It allows people to be more productive, to play a greater role in economic life, and to earn a better living. An adult with a primary education earns twice as much as an adult without any schooling. It is the foundation for acquiring knowledge and skills necessary to participate in and benefit from globalization and technological change. (more…)