Overview

Based on the worldview that a better-educated population enhances the world, Sustainable Development Goal strives to boost education for the global population through providing inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. It also aims to provide equal access to affordable vocational training, eliminate gender and wealth disparities and achieve universal access to a quality higher education.

Estimates show that, among those 59 million children, 1 in 5 had dropped out, and recent trends suggest that 2 in 5 out-of-school children will never set foot in a classroom. The Sustainable Development Goals recognise that this gap must be closed, even as the international community more explicitly addresses the challenges of quality and equity in education.

Business Opportunities & Benefits

• Aligning with SDG4 demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.
• Involvement in education initiatives can strengthen ties with local communities.
• Supporting SDG4 contributes to a more educated and skilled workforce, which can lead to positive social outcomes.
• By promoting educational equity, businesses can help to address social inequalities and create a more just society.
• A well-educated workforce can provide businesses with a larger and more skilled talent pool.
• Educated employees are often more productive and innovative.
• Investing in education can help to reduce costs associated with employee turnover, training, and productivity losses.
• Supporting SDG4 can drive innovation and the development of new educational technologies and approaches.
• Education plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable development.