PBEd Pushes for Decentralization to Tackle Learning Crisis in Philippines
Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) is advocating for the decentralization of education governance as a strategy to address the persistent learning crisis, proposing greater authority for local governments and communities to respond to diverse needs.
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