Ireland

Ireland is a longstanding partner of GPE having joined the partnership in 2006 with a cumulative contribution of US$166 million to date.

Ireland's partnership with GPE is its most significant global education collaboration.

In 2021, Ireland pledged €60 million to GPE over five years, representing a 44% increase from previous funding levels. Notably, €10 million of this commitment is dedicated to the GPE Girls' Education Accelerator, aligning with Ireland's emphasis on girls' education.

This investment is guided by 'A Better World', Ireland's international development policy, which prioritizes increased support for education.

In 2022, Ireland allocated €1 million of its contribution to West Bank and Gaza, enabling GPE to provide funding for education to the territory for the first time.

Ireland sits on the GPE’s Strategy and Impact Committee.