Education and development

Discover how ACER is helping to strengthen education systems and improve educational outcomes for millions of children living in low- and middle-income countries.

5 Oct 2026

education and development

What helps teachers support student learning in Lao PDR?

New report shows learning gains across the Pacific, but continued action needed

PILNA 2025: Learning recovery in the Pacific, but gaps remain

ACER shapes future of global reading for PISA 2029

Pacific leaders focus on learning data

ACER partners with the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel to strengthen evidence-informed education policy

ACER has entered a new partnership with the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP) to help strengthen the use of evidence in education policy and practice across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

Evidence to strengthen early literacy at scale in Cambodia

Education partnerships central to prosperity in Southeast Asia

Setting a global standard in digital assessment: ACER and OAT recognised for PISA 2025 delivery

20 Apr 2026

When global evidence and regional practice converge

Regional priorities in Southeast Asia reflect and reinforce global evidence on what works in education reform.

16 Apr 2026

Culture and resilience key to strengthening Pacific education

Culturally grounded strategies are supporting Pacific education systems to prepare for future disruptions.

14 Apr 2026

How do we achieve global access and equity in education?

New ACER research informs global reporting on education access and equity ahead of 2030.

24 Mar 2026

Understanding gender gaps across life stages in the ASEAN region

New ACER research reveals how gaps between girls and boys emerge and shift across key stages of life in the ASEAN region.

23 Feb 2026

ACER India and AmplifiU sign MoU to advance evidence-based assessments, teacher capacity and responsible AI in education

New Delhi — 23rd February 2026 — The Australian Council for Educational Research (India) and AmplifiU AI have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on advancing evidence-informed assessments, teacher professional development, and responsible integration of artificial intelligence in education, aligned with India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020) on 18 February 2026.

10 Dec 2025

SEA-PLM 2024 report launched

A new regional report reveals progress for the most disadvantaged learners, while highlighting persistent gaps in foundational learning across Southeast Asia.

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