United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) South Asia's Education for All (EFA) mid-term policy review conference kicked off in Kathmandu Monday. The four-day conference will review existing policies, identify policy gaps and devise policies and action plans to achieve the EFA goals. Speaking at the inaugural function, director of UNESCO Asia and Pacific region, Sheldon Shaeffer, said "We are happy for the progress in this region but not fully satisfied." He added that lack of investment in poor countries like Nepal has been the main cause of the problem. Government officials from South Asian countries, INGOs, UNESCO and UNICEF regional representatives, members of the Nepal EFA local donor group are participating in the conference. EFA is a commitment made by the countries and partners in 1990s to deliver quality education for all children, youth and adults by 2015.