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Question
Mention the functions of UNESCO in the field of education.
Solution
Functions in the field of Education:
(i) To raise educational standards throughout the world - specially for women and girls, who in turn will educate their children.
(ii) To make primary education compulsory for the removal of illiteracy.
(iii) Spread of knowledge by training teachers, educational planners, administrators, to encourage local building programmes and equipment of schools. To provide grants and fellowships to teachers and scholars, organise library systems and promote international understanding through education.
(iv) To guide and expand education to enable the developing countries to take their own development in hand more effectively.
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