Educational policies play a crucial role in shaping governmental responses, particularly during crises such as wars and conflicts. These policies are essential for ensuring the continuity of education, which helps reduce violence, heal psychological trauma, foster equity, and contribute to rebuilding societies. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, home to 15% of the world’s conflicts but only 5.5% of its population, faces persistent challenges in its education systems due to political upheavals, reforms, and ongoing wars. Since 2010, countries such as Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Jordan, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen have experienced significant educational emergencies and turbulence. This chapter examines how educational policies respond to crises, focusing on three MENA case studies through the Adaptive Management Framework. It explores key questions: How do educational policies adapt to sustain learning amid conflict-related destruction, displacement, and resource constraints? What socio-political and international factors shape the development and implementation of education policies in war-affected regions? How can adaptive policies integrate community-driven initiatives, technology, and international support to ensure educational continuity? What lessons from Palestine, Sudan, and Iraq can inform resilient and inclusive education policies in conflict zones? The findings underscore education’s role as a stabilizing force, promoting social justice, resilience, and long-term recovery. This chapter concludes with practical recommendations for crafting adaptive and responsive policies, emphasizing the importance of education in mitigating the effects of conflict and fostering sustainable development in affected regions.

Title

Educational Policy, Reforms, and Change in the Middle East and North Africa

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publisher Country

United Kingdom

Indexing

Scopus

Impact Factor

None

Publication Type

Both (Printed and Online)

Volume

1

Year

2025

Pages

20