 Sustainable development goal 4 (SDG 4) commits countries to providing lifelong learning opportunities for all, including tertiary education.This commitment is monitored through the global indicator for target 4.3 in the sustainable development goal 4 (SDG 4), which measures the participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, whether for work or non-work purposes.The term "tertiary education" aligns with the global term "higher education".