There is now a recognition that the number of years completed has little relationship to the level of knowledge and competencies or educational achievement.

UNESCO: EDUCATION

The teachers can only respond to what is expected of them if they can have knowledge and competencies, as well as personal qualities, professional possibilities, and required motivation.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN BRASILIA

In concluding, the Director-General welcomed the proposal to explore avenues of cooperation in order to develop and disseminate knowledge on much needed intercultural competencies in particular in areas such as education and the media so as to create new opportunities to address conflict prevention and promote enhanced collaboration amongst diverse communities and respect for differences through dialogue.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Starting in early 2013, the four-year initiative will focus on enhancing teacher education systems in eight countries so as to train an adequate number of qualified teachers to achieve EFA. Project activities will boost national capacity in ministries and key teacher training institutions, staff skills and competencies and supporting resources such as a knowledge base, with ICT as a major component.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

In particular, UNESCO advocated for a paradigm shift through going beyond broad frameworks that define competencies in knowledge, skills, attitudes and attributes.

UNESCO: EDUCATION

Determine the personal finance knowledge people need at various life stages and integrate these core financial competencies into educational programs and resources.

FORBES: Financial Literacy Is Every Business's Responsibility

Instead of individual subjects, the curriculum focuses on four main areas (communication, knowledge, citizenship and employment) in order to develop four key competencies, 22 skills and 180 items for evaluation.

UNESCO: Country Profile: Cape Verde