This gap map visualises publicly available country-level data that can assist in addressing inequities in education in the ASEAN region. For each country, available data is presented by theme, sub-theme and indicator at 5 key stages of education. Each circle illustrates the data available within the specified timeframe.
A clear circle indicates no data is available for proposed indicator(s). A half-coloured circle shows that only a proportion of the proposed indicators have data available. A full-coloured circle shows there is available data for the indicator(s). Hovering on each circle displays the data sources within the specified timeframe.
For example, in Cambodia, ‘learning performance’ data is available from 2019-2023 for 4 of the 5 stages of education. However, Cambodia only has ‘learning performance’ data to report against end of primary minimum proficiency levels (MPLs) and not the early years MPLs.
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Observations - data gaps
The data gap map shows that as of 2024, there is more data available on education, compared to the social and economic themes.
There are clear data gaps in the region on learning. No country in the region has reportable data for the early primary minimum proficiency levels (MPLs) as specified in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4, Target 4.1.1(a).
More safety and wellbeing data is needed, particularly comparable data on school safety and gender-based violence, and child labour.
Data on digital access and skills is also limited, and there is no publicly available comparable data for the early stages of education.
If data on government investment for each stage of education was readily available, it would provide valuable insights for education budgets within the region.
A clear limitation of this work is the reliance on publicly available data. Countries may have data to fill some of the gaps identified. Data sources, such as household surveys, have been selected for their potential to elicit insights into equity.
