Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Click on the case studies below to find out what programs, projects and policies are being implemented in cities around the globe to accomplish Goal 4.

Learn more about the targets and indicators of SDG 4 at UN Sustainbale Development Knowledge Platform.

Case studies

151 case studies available.

The re-development of La Balanza cultural neighborhood
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Lima, Peru

The re-development of La Balanza cultural neigh...

An urban redevelopment programme showcasing art, street life and design has transformed the low-income neighbourhood of La Balanza into a vibrant precinct with strong community engagement.

FastFWD: bringing innovation to government procurement
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Philadelphia, United States

FastFWD: bringing innovation to government proc...

Philadelphia’s FastFWD program provides a path for creative entrepreneurs to partner with government in tackling urban issues affecting the city.

La Paz Road Zebras: A Citizen Culture Project
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La Paz, Bolivia

La Paz Road Zebras: A Citizen Culture Project

The City of La Paz’s Zebra project employs marginalized youth and young adults to deliver a road sharing education programme aimed at pedestrians and drivers.

Barcelona Activa, The Economic Development Agency of Barcelona City Council
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

Barcelona Activa, The Economic Development Agen...

Barcelona Activa works with small businesses and start-ups to promote entrepreneurship and provide employment opportunities in the city.

OpenBorough: active citizenship via e-participation
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Amsterdam, Netherlands

OpenBorough: active citizenship via e-participa...

The City of Amsterdam has embarked on a project to make democracy more dynamic and interactive by developing a digital participatory platform to engage with residents.

Gabriel Peri Square – Management of a public space to ensure sustainable social integration
Grand Lyon, France

Gabriel Peri Square – Management of a public sp...

The City of Lyon has instituted action to secure the public space at Gabriel Peri Square using uniformed mediators to facilitate long-term social cohesion.

Kolorob: Lighting up the City
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Kolorob: Lighting up the City

Kolorob is an online mobile platform that delivers access to information about local services. Currently focussed based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, it connects people living in informal settlements with essential service providers: schools, clinics, businesses, and government departments.

ENCICLA - sustainable mobility program
Valle de Aburrá, Colombia

ENCICLA - sustainable mobility program

EnCicla is a public bicycle system providing sustainable mobility to the residents of the Valley of Aburrá.

Recycling Center of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Recycling Center of Buenos Aires

The Buenos Aires Recycling Centre presents an innovative, holistic solution to waste management developed and administered by the city government.