What is the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP)?

The Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP) is an independent body of renowned researchers whose recommendations are based on available evidence. The Panel is co-convened by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Bank to fill a need in the education sector.

Because this international panel consists of leading researchers and practitioners who have contributed to and applied the burgeoning evidence base in education, its recommendations have a sound evidentiary basis, and it is well positioned to inform policymaking in the way that other bodies do.

Panelists have been selected for their expertise in generating and using good evidence in education. The panel’s size is set at between 10 to 15 members. Membership is drawn from among economists, educationalists, psychologists, and policymakers. The panelists already participate in many other networks and panels, including domestic advisory panels and topic-based panels. The GEEAP has knit together that expertise into a global group that can provide guidance on education broadly, primarily for low- and middle-income countries.

Mission

The Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP) is an independent, cross-disciplinary body composed of leading evidence experts. Backed by multiple institutions, GEEAP distills key policy lessons with a focus on cost-effectiveness at scale, disseminates evidence-based recommendations, and collaborates with key stakeholders to strengthen evidence-informed policymaking in education.