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Apr 2023
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Hanna Alasuutari on the role of the Worl...

Richard Ingram
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The Global Thematic Lead of Inclusive Education and Senior Education Specialist in the Education Global Practice of the World Bank discusses the role of 'the Bank', a twin-track approach to inclusion, and her thoughts for the future of education.

You can read Hanna's World Bank Blog posts here. Enjoy!

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