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UN Report: Developing Nations Allocate More Funds to Debt Repayment Than Education

10 Temmuz 2026The Guardian

A recent Unesco report highlights that in 2025, 113 developing countries allocated more funds to servicing foreign debt than to education, with 18 of those countries spending five times more on debt repayments. This trend is alarming as global aid to education is expected to decline by up to 30%.
The situation is particularly dire in sub-Saharan Africa, where countries are spending 3.6 times more on debt than on educational needs.
The report comes at a time when many developing countries are grappling with the dual challenges of rising debt levels and decreasing international support for education. The implications of this financial strain are profound, affecting not only current educational outcomes but also the broader socio-economic landsc…
The findings from Unesco underscore a critical dilemma faced by developing nations: the need to balance debt obligations with the imperative of investing in education. As global aid diminishes, these countries may find themselves trapped in a cycle of debt that stifles growth and undermines future generations' poten…

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This summary is based on a report by Unesco and reflects the findings as presented in the original article.