Synopsis The purpose of education is to create a sizeable population of such educated men and women who could understand the world well enough and are able to bring about a change leading to adequate health and education services, a better environment, and elimination of ignorance and deprivation limitations—which continue to strangulate the developing societies. Achieving universal basic education poses very different challenges for different countries and regions and for particular groups within countries. The overriding purpose of the global movement of education for all is no less than the achievement of a better life for all people, grounded in civilised values and human rights and responsibilities. The EFA movement is working for continuing transformation of educational values, structures and procedures in many parts of the world. This authoritative book will provide theoretical vision and practical guidance to educational planners and decision makers at national and international levels.