TY - BOOK ED - UNICEF Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean TI - Basic education in Latin America and the Caribbean: goals, achievements and challenges SN - 92-806-3403-8 PY - 1998/// CY - Santafe de Bogota PB - UNICEF regional office KW - Education KW - Educational Aspects KW - Early childhood KW - Educational Development KW - Educational Planning KW - Secondary Schools KW - Primary Schools KW - Caribbean N2 - The UNICEF Regional Office in Latin America and the Caribbean presents an overview of basic education in the region, highlighting key goals, achievements, and persistent challenges. The report outlines progress in expanding access, improving gender parity, and enhancing education quality. Despite these gains, disparities remain in rural and marginalized communities. The document emphasizes the need for stronger policy implementation, equitable resource distribution, and innovative approaches to ensure inclusive and quality education for all children in the region ER -