EdTech for Good Framework
The EdTech for Good Framework, developed by UNICEF, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Finland, ARM, ADB and transdisciplinary partners across the EdTech industry, enables the evaluation and curation of safe, impactful and scalable EdTech tools. It prioritizes evidence, data security and adaptability, advocating for an EdTech industry where innovations enhance learning and meet diverse needs.
Five Assessment Pillars
The EdTech for Good Framework is designed around 5 essential pillars.
Safety First
Safeguards children’s data, privacy and security, ensuring no harm.
Impact on Learning
Has evidence of delivering effective and positive learning outcomes.
Designed for Children
Provides age-appropriate, engaging, and intuitive designs for effective learning
Ready to Reach All
Offers cost-effective tools that are easily scalable and accessible across diverse learning contexts.
Leave No One Behind
Promotes equitable access and participation for all learners, regardless of their background, abilities, or circumstances.
Ensuring Excellence in Learning Cabinet Tools
We are on a journey to transform learning for every child. To ensure rigorousness, each tool in the Learning Cabinet is reviewed by experts in pedagogy, business, technology, and specialists from other disciplines.
Application
EdTech innovators submit a comprehensive application of their tool to be reviewed by experts.
Expert Review
Thorough review of the submitted EdTech tools is conducted.
Learning Cabinet
Tools passing the review are featured in the Learning Cabinet.
Become an EdTech for Good
If your EdTech tool is high-quality, evidence-based, and proven to make a real impact on children and teachers, submit it for review. Join us in transforming education and solving the learning crisis!
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Frequently Asked Questions
About the Learning Cabinet
What is the Learning Cabinet?
The Learning Cabinet provides a range of benefits to listed EdTech providers:
Independent quality assessment: You will receive a structured, transparent review aligned with internationally recognised principles for safe and effective EdTech — moving beyond marketing claims toward trusted evidence and credibility.
Actionable feedback at no cost: For those advancing to full application, UNICEF internal and external independent experts in pedagogy, technology, and impact will evaluate your tool and provide feedback, regardless of the outcome.
Badge of recognition: Upon passing, you will receive a Learning Cabinet listing badge to strengthen your visibility, outreach, and credibility.
Global visibility: Your solution will be visible to UNICEF teams, governments, donors, and implementing partners working across multiple regions — who actively use the Learning Cabinet when selecting tools, particularly in in low- and middle-income countries.
Country matching opportunities: Being listed enables your solution to be considered for national pilots, deployments, and large-scale programmes, especially in Cohort One countries as listed in UNICEF Digital Education Strategy and Learning Pioneers Programme
Access to networks: Listed tools gain priority access to a network of relevant stakeholders, events and programmes across both Learning Cabinet and EdTech for Good Initiative levels.
Pre-qualification for further programmes: A listing also pre-qualifies you to apply for the UNICEF Blue Unicorn Portfolio — which offers funding and opportunities to pilot your tool UNICEF matched country contexts.
Why should I apply for the Learning Cabinet?
The Learning Cabinet provides a range of benefits to listed EdTech providers:
Independent quality assessment: You will receive a structured, transparent review aligned with internationally recognised principles for safe and effective EdTech — moving beyond marketing claims toward trusted evidence and credibility.
Actionable feedback at no cost: For those advancing to full application, UNICEF internal and external independent experts in pedagogy, technology, and impact will evaluate your tool and provide feedback, regardless of the outcome.
Badge of recognition: Upon passing, you will receive a Learning Cabinet listing badge to strengthen your visibility, outreach, and credibility.
Global visibility: Your solution will be visible to UNICEF teams, governments, donors, and implementing partners working across multiple regions — who actively use the Learning Cabinet when selecting tools, particularly in in low- and middle-income countries.
Country matching opportunities: Being listed enables your solution to be considered for national pilots, deployments, and large-scale programmes, especially in Cohort One countries as listed in UNICEF Digital Education Strategy and Learning Pioneers Programme
Access to networks: Listed tools gain priority access to a network of relevant stakeholders, events and programmes across both Learning Cabinet and EdTech for Good Initiative levels.
Pre-qualification for further programmes: A listing also pre-qualifies you to apply for the UNICEF Blue Unicorn Portfolio — which offers funding and opportunities to pilot your tool UNICEF matched country contexts.
Eligibility
Who is eligible to apply?
The Learning Cabinet provides a range of benefits to listed EdTech providers:
Independent quality assessment: You will receive a structured, transparent review aligned with internationally recognised principles for safe and effective EdTech — moving beyond marketing claims toward trusted evidence and credibility.
Actionable feedback at no cost: For those advancing to full application, UNICEF internal and external independent experts in pedagogy, technology, and impact will evaluate your tool and provide feedback, regardless of the outcome.
Badge of recognition: Upon passing, you will receive a Learning Cabinet listing badge to strengthen your visibility, outreach, and credibility.
Global visibility: Your solution will be visible to UNICEF teams, governments, donors, and implementing partners working across multiple regions — who actively use the Learning Cabinet when selecting tools, particularly in in low- and middle-income countries.
Country matching opportunities: Being listed enables your solution to be considered for national pilots, deployments, and large-scale programmes, especially in Cohort One countries as listed in UNICEF Digital Education Strategy and Learning Pioneers Programme
Access to networks: Listed tools gain priority access to a network of relevant stakeholders, events and programmes across both Learning Cabinet and EdTech for Good Initiative levels.
Pre-qualification for further programmes: A listing also pre-qualifies you to apply for the UNICEF Blue Unicorn Portfolio — which offers funding and opportunities to pilot your tool UNICEF matched country contexts.
What types of tools and solutions are prioritised?
The Learning Cabinet provides a range of benefits to listed EdTech providers:
Independent quality assessment: You will receive a structured, transparent review aligned with internationally recognised principles for safe and effective EdTech — moving beyond marketing claims toward trusted evidence and credibility.
Actionable feedback at no cost: For those advancing to full application, UNICEF internal and external independent experts in pedagogy, technology, and impact will evaluate your tool and provide feedback, regardless of the outcome.
Badge of recognition: Upon passing, you will receive a Learning Cabinet listing badge to strengthen your visibility, outreach, and credibility.
Global visibility: Your solution will be visible to UNICEF teams, governments, donors, and implementing partners working across multiple regions — who actively use the Learning Cabinet when selecting tools, particularly in in low- and middle-income countries.
Country matching opportunities: Being listed enables your solution to be considered for national pilots, deployments, and large-scale programmes, especially in Cohort One countries as listed in UNICEF Digital Education Strategy and Learning Pioneers Programme
Access to networks: Listed tools gain priority access to a network of relevant stakeholders, events and programmes across both Learning Cabinet and EdTech for Good Initiative levels.
Pre-qualification for further programmes: A listing also pre-qualifies you to apply for the UNICEF Blue Unicorn Portfolio — which offers funding and opportunities to pilot your tool UNICEF matched country contexts.