Articles & Interviews

At this year’s Education World Forum (EWF), the world’s largest gathering of education and skills ministers, the call for data-driven, evidence-informed policymaking took center stage. With education budgets under pressure, governments are looking for innovative ways to maximize the impact of their investments. Alongside the What Works Hub for Global Education (WWHGE), the Jacobs Foundation […]

The latest What We Learn newsletter is here! In this edition, we reflect on a season of milestones and momentum, from surpassing CHF 1 billion in philanthropic giving to advancing global evidence use and locally led reform. Highlights include our engagement at the 80th General Assembly of the United Nations in New York, early progress from […]

The latest What We Learn newsletter is here! In this edition, we share highlights from the launch of SCALE in Ghana, the expansion of LEVANTE’s global research network, and the research proposals developed by Young Scholars at our annual conference. We also feature recent media contributions from leaders across the Foundation—including Simon Sommer, Donika Dimovska, […]

At a time when the world faces growing challenges and increasingly constrained resources, learning is not a luxury—it is a survival strategy. In a new opinion piece for  Alliance magazine, Donika Dimovska, Chief Knowledge Officer at the Jacobs Foundation, reflects on why foundations must prioritize learning and adaptability to meet the demands of today’s complex […]

The first edition of our What We Learn newsletter for 2025 is now available! This edition features updates on our continued commitment to Strategy 2030, from celebrating the first year of Colombia Evidencia Potencial en Educación (CEPE), to deepening our investment in Education Evidence Labs and exploring the role of AI in meaningful learning. Explore […]

The Jacobs Foundation’s Samuel Kembou, Global Lead for Learning and Evidence, recently joined Emilie Compignie on the Donors | Tips  podcast to share insights on the strategic role of philanthropy, the power of public-private partnerships, and how mobilizing resources can create a lasting impact in education. Public-private partnerships are critical in addressing complex education challenges, ensuring sustainable funding […]

We are pleased to announce the release of The Rise of Knowledge Brokers in Global Education Governance, a new book that explores the important role of evidence in shaping education policies worldwide. The Foundation has authored Chapter 4 – “Evidence labs in the education sector: a review and early reflection on the Jacobs Foundation journey“, […]

2024 has been an incredible year of learning and collaborating for the Jacobs Foundation. Together with our partners, we’ve been leading in funding evidence on learning, scaling sustainable education solutions through public-private partnerships, and influencing education policies globally. Next year marks 2025, halfway towards the Sustainable Development Goals deadline to achieve quality education for all […]

As the year draws to a close, we are thrilled to share the final edition of What We Learn for 2024. This special edition takes a look back at the highlights of an impactful year for the Jacobs Foundation. From launching our program Colombia Evidencia Potencial en Educación—bringing together local educators, researchers, and policymakers in […]