In 2009, the Commonwealth Secretariat signed a Letter of Agreement with UNESCO in which the two organisations agreed to work together in reaching the six EFA goals.

UNESCO: Seminar on Education and Violent Conflict

That test, says Mr Winters in his paper for the Commonwealth Secretariat, is like the crudest form of protectionism: prohibiting imports of goods where local supplies are available.

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Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy, Interim Director responsible for Education at the Commonwealth Secretariat, said that the effects of violent conflict deny millions the right to education and pose a great barrier to achieving the EFA goals.

UNESCO: Seminar on Education and Violent Conflict