Adopting an Education in Emergencies Framework in ODA and Humanitarian Work (79311)
Sunday, 18 February 2024 11:10
Session: Session 1
Room: Sri Sachanalai
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
The pursuit of education as a tool for global development has been long-standing, recognized in various international agendas and frameworks. Despite being acknowledged as a fundamental human right, the guarantee of quality education remains unfulfilled in many societies, particularly exacerbated in emergency and crisis situations. The concept of Education in Emergencies (EiE) arose in the 1990s to emphasize the importance of providing learning opportunities amidst crises, encompassing various educational levels and serving as a means of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive protection (INEE 2010).
However, EiE receives significantly less funding compared to other areas of Official Development Assistance (ODA) and often remains under-addressed in humanitarian aid, overshadowed by more immediate concerns like housing, health, and nutrition. This lack of prioritization persists despite an increase in conflicts and climate-induced displacements worldwide. Stakeholders, including communities, NGOs, and international organizations, have only recently begun addressing EiE comprehensively (Burde et al. 2015; Webb 2019).
This presentation serves as an introduction to the link between EiE and ODA to guide future research in the field.
Authors:
Astrid de la Torre, Ewha Womans University, South Korea
About the Presenter(s)
Ms Astrid de la Torre is a University Doctoral Student at Ewha Womans University in South Korea
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