Tbilisi. On Child Protection Day in Georgia UNICEF calls for speeding-up the reform of the education system in Georgia.  

''Quality learning is critical in the development of societies and individuals, and helps pave the way to a successful and productive future. Low-quality education is the main challenge. This can be seen in Georgia’s low ranking among international student assessments, such as the PISA and PIRLS. About two-thirds of all 15 year-old students in Georgia do not meet the baseline standards in reading, science and mathematics. Poor student performance can also be seen in the high dropout rate on the secondary level, and their inability to meet the demands of the workplace later on. This situation leads to intergenerational cycles of poverty, and undermines the capacity of the government to develop a globally competitive economy based on skilled labor'', is noted in the statement. 

Source: unicef.ge