Education Reform – 2020

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No progress was made on long-term education reforms in 2020.[1]

[1] “Report of the Independent Observer: Observations on the Implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, Emanating from the Algiers Process,” The Carter Center, December 2020.

Education Reform – 2019

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The Monitoring Committee met in July to discuss ways to facilitate the return of social services to northern Mali, and produced a plan to do so. However, little progress was made.[1] Schools continued to close in 2019, with 1,051 schools closed by October. [2]

[1] “Report of the Independent Observer on the Implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, Emanating from the Algiers Process,” The Carter Center, January, 2020.

[2] “Report of the Secretary-General on the Situation in Mali,” United Nations Security Council S/2019/983.

Education Reform – 2018

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School closures continued in 2018, reaching 716 schools by December. [1]

[1] “Report of the Independent Observer. Observations on the Implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, Emanating from the Algiers Process Observation period: May 1 to September 30, 2018,” The Carter Center, October 26, 2018.

Education Reform – 2017

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School closures continued in 2017, reaching 582 in October. [1]

[1] “Report of the Secretary-General on the Situation in Mali,” United Nations Security Council S/2017/1105.

Education Reform – 2016

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The government continued to struggle to reopen schools in Northern Mali. An additional 109 schools were forced to close due to violence.[1]

[1] “Report of the Secretary-General on the Situation in Mali,” United Nations Security Council S/2016/1137.

Education Reform – 2015

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The agreement stipulated that during the Interim Period, resources would be devoted to restarting schooling in northern Mali, repairing damaged facilities, redeploying state teachers, and encouraging students’ return.

Donor Support – 2020

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France donated 2.4 million USD to the Sustainable Development Fund for northern Mali.[1]

[1] “Report of the Independent Observer: Observations on the Implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, Emanating from the Algiers Process,” The Carter Center, December 2020.