The need to create a global fund for STEM education

<p>In today’s global economy, a workforce trained in science, technology,engineering and maths (STEM) is recognised as a primary driver of growth. Around the world, STEM education initiatives vary in scope, size, type, target populations and funding sources. What’s missing is a unified global mechanism for STEM education. </p> <p>A global fund to widen quality STEM education would be a vital economic driver. Its first task would be to assess the success of existing initiatives in the developing world. Access to quality science education should be among the forthcoming development goals</p