Education at a Glance provides an up-to-date array of indicators representing the current state of education internationally. They provide information on the human and financial resources invested in education, on how education and learning systems operate and evolve, and on the returns to educational investments. The thematic organisation of the volume and the background information accompanying the tables and charts make this publication a valuable resource for anyone interested in analysing education systems across countries. The 2000 edition takes a further step towards reporting internationally comparable data on lifelong learning and its impact on society and the economy. It also provides new insights into the financing of education. New indicators also reflect on international student mobility, participation in skill improvement among the employed population and students with special educational needs. A wide range of non-member countries have also contributed to this year's edition, extending the coverage of some of the indicators to almost two-thirds of the world population.'

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