SkillUp Implementation Plan : Educating and Skilling 500 Million People

Overview & Synopsis

This report presents the World Bank Group (WBG) Education and Skills Implementation Plan 2026 (SkillUp), outlining a strategy to educate and skill 500 million people by 2030, with women and girls representing at least half of the beneficiaries. The plan addresses the global education and skills crisis through six scalable solutions focused on strengthening foundational learning, expanding access to quality education and workforce training, promoting lifelong learning, and improving pathways to employment. It emphasizes the integration of digital technologies and AI, greater private sector participation, innovative financing, strategic partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration to align skills development with labor market needs. The implementation framework is designed to support inclusive growth, enhance workforce readiness, and create more and better jobs across diverse country contexts.