The Political Economy of Education in South Asia - Fighting Poverty, Inequality, and Exclusion (Paperback)

With the exception of Sri Lanka, South Asian countries have not achieved quality basic education - an essential measure for escaping poverty, inequality, and social exclusion. In The Political Economy of Education in South Asia, John Richards, Manzoor Ahmed, and Shahidul Islam emphasize the importance of a dynamic system for education policy. The Political Economy of Education in South Asia documents the weak core competency (reading and math) outcomes in government primary schools in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, and the consequent rapid growth of non-government schools over the last two decades. It compares the training, hiring, and management of teachers in South Asian schools to successful national systems ranging from Singapore to Finland. Discussing reform options, it makes the case public good and public priorities are better served when both public and non-government providers come under a strong public policy and accountability framework. The Political Economy of Education in South Asia draws on the authors' broad engagement in education research and practice in South Asia, as well as analysis by prominent professors of education and NGO leaders, to place basic education in a broad context and make the case that universal literacy and numeracy are necessary foundations for economic growth.

General

Imprint:	University of Toronto Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	December 2021
First published:	2022
Authors:	John Richards • Manzoor Ahmed • Shahidul Islam
Foreword by:	Fazle Abed
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-4875-2255-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Self-help & practical interests > Advice on education Books > Social sciences > Education > Extra-curricular activities > Educational visits & field trips Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Local government > Local government policies Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Secondary schools > Independent / public schools Books > Religion & Spirituality > General
LSN:	1-4875-2255-X
Barcode:	9781487522551

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