E9 Countries:

● E9 is a forum of nine countries launched in 1993 at the UNESCO's Education For All (EFA) Summit in New Delhi. 

● The E9 forum was formed to achieve the goals of UNESCO's Education For All(EFA) initiative. 

● In E9, “E” stands for education and the “9” represents the following nine countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria and Pakistan. 

● The E-9 Initiative has become a forum for the countries to discuss their experiences related to education, exchange best practices, and monitor EFA-related progress.