Education Systems Under Pressure: Strategic Infrastructure in Crisis
The global education sector is facing significant challenges due to protracted conflicts, climate shocks, and tightening public budgets. According to UNESCO, 250 million children are currently out of school worldwide, and progress towards global education goals is dangerously off track. UNICEF reports that climate hazards disrupted schooling for at least 242 million students in 85 countries in 2024 alone. Additionally, there have been over 11,000 attacks on schools, students, and education personnel between 2020 and 2023. These disruptions are early warnings of broader political and economic instability. When education systems collapse, it accelerates societal instability, whereas robust systems can aid in faster recovery and economic rebound. 
