necessary to drive innovation and reshape education systems on a global scale.
WISE Research: Driving Action Through Policy
Transforming Education
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At WISE, we believe that research is a powerful catalyst for meaningful change in education. Our research approach is deeply policy-oriented, designed to generate actionable insights and drive innovation in educational systems globally.
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Explore the latest research, policy briefs, and publications from WISE and our partners, and discover evidence-based insights that inform education policy and practice globally.
Policy Brief
Bridging the Divide: Financing Inclusive and Future-Ready Education
This policy brief captures key insights from the WISE 12 Ministerial Roundtable, co-hosted by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of the State of Qatar (MoEHE), and World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) in Doha. Bringing together ministers and senior education leaders from across regions, the dialogue explored how countries can close the education financing gap, support out-of-school children, harness technology responsibly, and build more resilient education systems.
June 12, 2026
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Policy Brief
AI in Schools Starts with Teachers: Policy Priorities for Effective Implementation
AI is reshaping classrooms faster than education systems can keep up. As generative AI tools become part of everyday teaching, a critical question emerges: do teachers have the knowledge, support, and safeguards needed to use them effectively, safely, and equitably? This policy brief addresses that question by translating research evidence into actionable guidance for education leaders.
May 13, 2026
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Research Study
Navigating Skills Adaptation: Integrating AI in Higher Education
“Navigating Skills Adaptation: Integrating AI in Higher Education” presents the first findings of the Global Consortium on Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education for Workforce Development, a collaborative research initiative led by World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) and the Institute of International Education (IIE).
November 13, 2025
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WISE Global Education Index
A global framework designed
to rethink how we measure the
effectiveness of education
systems.
Developed by the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) with technical partner SUMMA, reflecting Qatar Foundation's commitment to advancing education as a global public good.
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