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Improving EiE data is paramount in an era where humanitarian crises persist for extended periods. Resilient EIE Data Systems, that bridge humanitarian and development considerations, are crucial. Enhanced capacities of education authorities and its partners – at different levels –in collecting and using crisis-related data empower national authorities to coordinate and effectively lead in preparedness planning and ensure continuity between emergency response and long-term recovery efforts. Access to quality EiE data facilitates evidence-based decision-making during crises, enabling tailored responses to specific education needs. Timely quantitative and qualitative education data reveal system gaps and strengths, informing the development of national strategies to safeguard children's education. Adapting EIE data systems to international standards while considering local realities enhances the ability to monitor progress toward SDG4, fostering awareness and support for education in crises.

The responsibility for enhancing EiE Data Systems is a collective effort that spans across entire education systems. It involves active participation from diverse stakeholders, including humanitarian and development organizations, working collaboratively to ensure comprehensive and crisis-sensitive education planning. Engagement from teachers and education personnel is vital, as they continuously assess students' progress, learning materials, and teaching methods. Additionally, parents, tutors, and communities provide valuable insights into external factors influencing students' education, guiding efforts to eliminate barriers and tailor educational approaches. Coordination between national authorities and humanitarian bodies, such as the Education Cluster, ensures alignment with local priorities and prevents the sidelining of local leadership, fostering a holistic and inclusive approach to strengthening EiE Data Systems.

UNESCO,  in partnership with the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP-UNESCO) and NORCAP, supported by Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation (SIDA), is addressing the pressing need for quality, timely, and accessible data in crisis-affected regions. Through a comprehensive analysis conducted in Chad, Ethiopia, Palestine, South Sudan, Syria, and Uganda, 91Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·×ÔÅÄ been actively supporting countries like Ethiopia, and South Sudan, while also engaging in regional and global initiatives. The approach focuses on aligning information systems used by education authorities and their humanitarian and development partners, improving harmonized and collaborative ways to generate and use data to drive approaches that strive to ensure access to quality and safe education for all, even in times of crises.

 By enhancing existing educational information systems, UNESCO aims to promote the optimization of existing data and resources to support decision-makers at all levels towards utilize information collaboratively for context-specific and adapted emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. The project also aims to integrate needs assessments into Ministries of Education's information systems and facilitate collaboration between humanitarian and development partners in data collection. Additionally, national education authorities will strengthen coordination efforts, promoting collaborative actions to overcome systemic barriers for crisis-affected children and youth's education.