Education as a tool for ensuring sustainable recovery and development in emergencies

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Education is crucial in emergencies such as crises, wars, and natural disasters. It acts as a critical factor for the development of society and its readiness to overcome such adverse events. Public education management plays an important role in emergencies preparedness and response. Public management of education in emergencies is one of the critical elements of access to education and society’s resilience in emergencies. It helps preserve the educational process and supports the physical and mental well-being of citizens. The recovery of education during and after an emergency requires the joint efforts of various actors with different roles and resources, including governments, international and humanitarian organizations, civil society organizations, local governments, teaching staff, learners, and their families. This interaction is essential in rebuilding the education system and ensuring access to education during crises and emergencies. Education in emergencies in different countries requires an individual approach and adaptation to specific conditions and needs. However, existing policies, strategies, and case studies in other countries and at the supranational level can help ensure access to quality education for children and youth in emergencies. According to the analysis of available publications, an essential component of the effective development and recovery of education during emergencies, in particular war, is the correct assessment of needs, the development of flexible strategies for access to education, and the improvement of the quality of education. Only timely and sufficient funding and, in particular, recognition of the importance of education during emergencies lead to a loss of skills and knowledge among the population.