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The global learning crisis -- and what to do about it

1,746,104 views | Amel Karboul • TED@BCG Milan

The most important infrastructure we have is educated minds, says former Tunisian government minister Amel Karboul. Yet too often large investments go to more visible initiatives such as bridges and roads, when it's the minds of our children that will really create a brighter future. In this sharp talk, she shares actionable ideas to ensure that every child is in school -- and learning -- within just one generation.

The most important infrastructure we have is educated minds, says former Tunisian government minister Amel Karboul. Yet too often large investments go to more visible initiatives such as bridges and roads, when it's the minds of our children that will really create a brighter future. In this sharp talk, she shares actionable ideas to ensure that every child is in school -- and learning -- within just one generation.

This talk was presented at a TED Institute event given in partnership with BCG. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Amel Karboul

Education pioneer

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Dr. Amel Karboul builds bridges between the private, public sector and civil society to solve today’s global challenges in education.

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This talk was presented at a TED Institute event given in partnership with BCG. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

Read more about the TED Institute.

Help make the "Learning Generation" a reality!