David Archer

David Archer is head of participation and public services at ActionAid, having been head of education for many years. He is a co-founder of the Global Campaign for Education, chair of the Board of the Right to Education Initiative, and chair of the Strategy and Impact Committee of the Global Partnership for Education.

Latest Articles

Opinion: How debt burdens could cripple Africa's COVID-19 response

almost 6 years ago // Battle for Africa

The coronavirus pandemic should be a wake-up call, writes ActionAid's David Archer, who argues for the withdrawal of damaging policies that promote austerity and fail to support strong health systems.

Opinion: The World Bank shouldn't be setting global goals for education

about 6 years ago // World Bank

Is the World Bank best placed to tell the rest of the world what to focus on in education? ActionAid's David Archer weighs in.

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