Education Research in Conflict and Protracted Crisis (ERICC) To strengthen policies and programming for education in conflict and protracted crisis. This programme will improve learning outcomes of the most marginalised children.  It responds to a demand for rigorous, policy-relevant research in six focal countries on "what works" to deliver education in these contexts. The UK will work with partners to disseminate evidence and promote uptake, and provide technical expertise and operational support to FCDO country offices. It is expected that initial technical call-down support for governments will have a focus on Covid-19. This programme will have a focus on equity, and directly supports the manifesto commitment on girls' education,