El Salvador to Invest 8% of GDP in Education Starting 2027, President Bukele Announces
President Nayib Bukele has announced that El Salvador will allocate 8% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to education, beginning in 2027. This significant investment aims to strengthen the country's educational system and build upon existing efforts. The announcement was made in response to a post by Jaime Saavedra, the World Bank's Director of Human Development for Latin America and the Caribbean, who highlighted the positive results achieved by Salvadoran students in the OECD's 'PISA for Schools' international assessment. President Bukele linked this commitment to the progress already observed in the educational sector. Investment in education, measured as a percentage of GDP, is a key indicator of a country's dedication to funding educational programs, improving school infrastructure, training teachers, and providing learning tools for students. This move reflects an intention to modernize education, expand opportunities for students, and enhance the overall capabilities of the educational system nati...
