The volume offers a comparative, region-by-region analysis of contemporary school education reforms and their implications for peacebuilding, inclusion, and sustainability. Drawing on contributions covering Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, Europe and North America, Latin America, and Oceania, it synthesizes policy trends in curriculum, assessment, teacher development, digital learning, and values education aligned with SDG 4. It culminates in an integrative Education 5.0 framework that complements cognitive and technological competencies with socioemotional development, peace education, and global citizenship, including an 11Gem model for holistic learner growth. Chapters examine UNESCO and UNICEF initiatives, regional case patterns, and culturally responsive practices, offering a coherent, evidenceinformed roadmap for humanising education without overstating novelty or reach. The volume is useful to education policymakers, planners, researchers, and international development professionals seeking comparative insights and actionable frameworks for resilient, equitable schooling.
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1. Global Peace and Harmony: Challenges and Opportunities.-
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2. Pathways to Peace: Educational Policy Shifts in Africa for
Sustainable and Inclusive Development.
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3. Bridging Tradition and
Reform: Educational Pathways for Sustainability in Central Asia.
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4.
Navigating Conflict and Cooperation: Middle Eastern Trends in Educational
Transformation.- Chapter
5. Towards Quality Education for Millions:
Reimagining South Asian Education.- Chapter
6. From Commitment to Action:
Educational Transformation in Southeast Asia for Peace and Equality.
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7. From Policy to Practice: Culturally Responsive Educational Change in Latin
America.
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8. Inclusive Excellence in European and North American
Education Reforms.
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9. Navigating Change: Pacific Island Education
for Peace and Environmental Resilience.- Chapter
10. Education for Global
Citizenship Marmar Mukhopadhyay.
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11. Education 5.0: Humanizing
Education.
Marmar Mukhopadhyay is Chairman of the Educational Technology and Management Academy, Gurgaon, and former Professor and Director (I/C) at NIEPA, New Delhi. He currently chairs the WCCES Task Force on Peace Education, Geneva. With over five decades of work in educational technology, policy, planning, and management, he has served as a researcher, trainer, institution builder, and author. He has completed 30+ consultancy assignments for UNESCO, UNICEF, the World Bank, USAID, the British Council, COL, and major IT organisations. He has trained thousands of institutional heads across 50+ countries and held leadership roles at NIEPA, NOS, ICDE, and IMAGE. His publications include works with Sage, IGI Global, and Routledge.
