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Our work in Colombia focuses on strengthening learning ecosystems at both national and regional levels, addressing these gaps and improving educational practices to be more inclusive, effective, and equitable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"my-ad\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"heading-2 subtitle wp-block-heading\"><strong>Colombia Evidencia Potencial en Educaci\u00f3n (CEPE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Colombia Evidencia Potencial en Educaci\u00f3n (CEPE) initiative was presented in March 2024 at an event attended by key political figures from across Colombia. CEPE is a collaborative effort designed to enhance the public education system by connecting researchers, policymakers, and educators to improve pedagogical practices and support children\u2019s learning and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CEPE is composed of three interrelated components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Communities of Change:<\/strong> Supporting local communities to implement evidence-based policies that enhance the quality of education at the regional level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education Evidence Lab (EdLab):<\/strong> Ensuring that education strategies are backed by sound evidence to improve learning outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Co-Funding Mechanism: <\/strong>Engaging the government, philanthropic organizations, and industry funders to create a sustainable funding model that supports both Communities of Change and the EdLab.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"my-ad\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"heading-2 subtitle wp-block-heading\"><strong>Communities of Change (CoCs)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are committed to supporting Communities of Change in diverse regions of Colombia. These communities implement evidence-based policies and practices that improve the quality of education, tailored to the unique needs of each territory. The Communities of Change initiative is co-developing a Learning Agenda with local partners to align priorities and strategies for sustainable educational impact. Through local collaboration and ownership, we aim to improve educational outcomes for children across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"my-ad\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"heading-2 subtitle wp-block-heading\"><strong>Education Evidence Lab (EdLab)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Education Evidence Lab (EdLab) brings together Colombia\u2019s leading research institutions in a multi-stakeholder partnership. The lab will strengthen research rigor, ensuring that education strategies are based on solid evidence. The EdLab is also setting research priorities to address pressing educational challenges, ensuring that findings translate into actionable insights for educators and policymakers. This collaboration will enhance decision-making at all levels of the education system, leading to more sustainable and impactful learning outcomes for children.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"my-ad\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"heading-2 subtitle wp-block-heading\"><strong>Co-Funding Mechanism (cFMx)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve sustainable, systemic change, we are working alongside the Colombian government, philanthropic organizations, and industry funders to establish a Co-Funding Mechanism. This mechanism will provide essential financial resources to support both the Communities of Change and the EdLab, ensuring evidence-informed impact across the country. 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