Key policy developments in education, training and employment – Palestine 2023

The National Policy Agenda 2017-2022 recognises quality education for all, with a specific focus on vocational education and training (VET), as a national priority, building on Palestine’s longstanding commitment to quality and equality in education. With universal education almost achieved in Palestine, the focus now is on enhancing the quality of education and its relevance for the labour market. As in many countries, the COVID-19 outbreak has pushed the relevant ministries, schools, teachers and students to boost digital online learning, and projects by a number of donors are focussing on this issue. Especially in the context of Palestine, where there is limited mobility for individuals within and between the different geographical areas, distance learning needs to become a priority and more efforts are needed to further develop digital education.