{"id":6117,"date":"2026-10-14T13:27:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T11:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfam.dk\/en\/?post_type=projekter&#038;p=6117"},"modified":"2026-10-14T13:29:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T11:29:51","slug":"strategic-review-education-out-loud","status":"publish","type":"projekter","link":"https:\/\/oxfam.dk\/en\/projects\/strategic-review-education-out-loud\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Review Confirms Education Out Loud\u2019s Relevance and Impact\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0f0cf5a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Strategic Review Confirms Education Out Loud\u2019s Relevance and Impact\u00a0<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/oxfam.dk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/eol-strategic-review.jpg\" alt=\"A man sitting by a table holding a pencil\" class=\"wp-image-6118\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After five years of implementation, the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) has commissioned a comprehensive strategic review of Education Out Loud. The findings offer strong validation of the programme\u2019s design, execution, and impact\u2014particularly in fostering civil society\u2019s role in shaping inclusive,&nbsp;equitable&nbsp;education systems worldwide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The independent external review conducted in two phases by INTRAC set out to examine Education Out Louds relevance, efficiency, coherence, and sustainability. The report draws from extensive fieldwork \u2014 Including 199 stakeholder consultations across global and national levels, country case studies, and thematic analyses on gender equality and fragility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The verdict is clear: Education Out Loud is a well-managed, effective, and strategically important initiative, with significant contributions to both grantee outcomes and broader education systems. Education Out Loud has been a programme which is relevant, well designed and executed, the report concludes, \u201cwith the Grant Agent making significant contributions to the quality and relevance of the programme.\u201d [p.4]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Recognised Role for Civil Society<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Education Out Loud was launched in 2019 to amplify civil society\u2019s voice in education policy and accountability, especially on behalf of marginalised and vulnerable communities and groups. Since then and building on its predecessor program Civil Society Education Fund (2009-2019), the programme has evolved into a cornerstone of GPE\u2019s strategy, supporting over 80 grantees through its three operational components (OC1, OC2, and OC3), and spanning national, local, and transnational levels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The review affirms that the Education Out Loud structure and approach are not only relevant to GPE\u2019s mission, but also uniquely positioned to support a vibrant and resilient civil society across diverse country contexts. Civil society has a fundamental role to play in promoting inclusive, quality education systems, the authors note.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEOL support to civil society is relevant to the GPE mission, its design is strategic and the experience in practice across GPE countries largely supports this claim.\u201d [p.16]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The review documents clear cases of policy impact at both national and local levels, including the revision of inclusive education laws, budget advocacy wins, and enhanced gender-focused interventions. Importantly, the review highlights how Education Out Loud funding has built the foundations of sustainable civil society organisations, contributing to their financial, programmatic, and organisational sustainability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Efficient and Impactful Grant Management<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oxfam Denmark\u2019s role as the Grant Agent is highlighted as a key strength of the programme. The review appreciates the grant management systems for being adaptive, transparent, and responsive \u2014 underpinning a relationship of trust and collaboration with grantees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notably, the flexible and responsive nature of the funding \u2014 particularly core and long-term support \u2014 is seen as essential in enabling civil society to navigate shrinking civic space and financial uncertainty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMost significant was the nature of the relationship between Grant Agent and grantee \u2013 features such as flexibility, proximity and openness promoted relationships of trust and collaboration \u2026 the review team feel confident to say that the quality and approach of the Grant Agent&nbsp;has&nbsp;directly contributed to the impact of EOL.\u201d [p.7+8]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Model to Build On<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As GPE considers its future strategy, the review underscores that Education Out Loud\u2019s design and implementation have positively contributed to GPE\u2019s vision for quality, inclusive education systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read review of Education Out Loud report here:\u00a0\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/educationoutloud.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/EOL-Phase-2-final-March-31.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review of Education Out Loud: Phase 2<\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/educationoutloud.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Report-Phase-1-Final-4th-October-2024-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review of Education Out Loud: Phase 1<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Five years in, an independent review confirms Education Out Loud is relevant, effective and strategically important, strengthening civil society\u2019s voice for inclusive, quality education worldwide. 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