In this episode of EWF Conversations, EWF Programme Director Fabrizio Trifirò talks to Pia Britto, UNICEF Global Director of Education.
Britto reflects on the challenge of a global education crisis where three-quarters of children are being failed. The conversation highlights a typology of learning failures, with education denied, disrupted, and delayed, and initiatives aimed at establishing a “future-ready” model centred on equity and 21st-century skills.
She discusses the findings of UNICEF’s work across 144 countries, the necessity of gender inclusivity through digital and STEM skills, and the impact of human-centered AI. Finally, she explores the value of EWF for fostering international partnerships, sharing examples of how the forum facilitates collective action and turns global dialogue into practical results for the most marginalized children.