Education is one of the four intervention sectors of the Belgian governmental cooperation, beside health care, agriculture and basic infrastructure.

The third issue of Impact is completely devoted to this important sector, with specific attention for the niches where the Belgian Development Cooperation is making a difference.

First, there is primary education. The Belgian Development Cooperation focuses its efforts on improving the quality of primary education, for instance by improving teacher training.

The Belgian Development Cooperation also supports technical and vocational education. Although this niche receives little international attention, it is important because it provides students genuine revenue opportunities after a few years of training.

Finally, Belgian cooperation focuses on capacity building. The aim is to provide assistance and advice, and to organize ministries and local authorities to better manage, regulate and control education.