Systems change in education: Lessons from LiftEd

Anushree Parekh and Shraddha Iyer 3rd March 2026

EXPERT INSIGHT: Decades of philanthropy have failed to significantly improve educational outcomes for children in developing countries. Switching from short-term fixes to a systems approach is key, and the British Asian Trust’s LiftEd initiative is providing valuable lessons as well as busting some systems-change myths. It’s not just a funding strategy, but a mindset shift, explain Shraddha Iyer and Anushree Parekh (pictured).

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