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This title was first published in 2003. Sub-Saharan Africa has the
lowest primary enrolments of any major region in the developing
world and the number of children out of school is increasing at a
faster rate here than anywhere else in the developing world. This
timely study (in line with the Millennium Development Goals)
examines the methods adopted by the international community to
tackle the chronic problems of schooling and poverty in developing
countries. Incorporating the results of research conducted at both
macro and micro levels, using a range of methodologies, it examines
the national differences in school enrolments, using a regional and
international comparitive framework. Utilizing both cross-section
and household survey data the book examines the causes of
under-enrolment in a micro context, based on results from a major
international research programme on gender and primary schooling in
Africa. The challenges for international aid to provide resources
and help secure reforms in support of the international development
goals in education are also outlined. This book will appeal to
researchers and teachers on African development, officials in
international agencies working on education and development and
Government officials in African education.
This title was first published in 2003. Sub-Saharan Africa has the
lowest primary enrolments of any major region in the developing
world and the number of children out of school is increasing at a
faster rate here than anywhere else in the developing world. This
timely study (in line with the Millennium Development Goals)
examines the methods adopted by the international community to
tackle the chronic problems of schooling and poverty in developing
countries. Incorporating the results of research conducted at both
macro and micro levels, using a range of methodologies, it examines
the national differences in school enrolments, using a regional and
international comparitive framework. Utilizing both cross-section
and household survey data the book examines the causes of
under-enrolment in a micro context, based on results from a major
international research programme on gender and primary schooling in
Africa. The challenges for international aid to provide resources
and help secure reforms in support of the international development
goals in education are also outlined. This book will appeal to
researchers and teachers on African development, officials in
international agencies working on education and development and
Government officials in African education.
Persuasive evidence demonstrates that gender equality in education
is central to economic development. Despite more than two decades
of accumulated knowledge and evidence of what works in improving
gender equality, progress on the ground remains slow and uneven
across countries. What is missing? Given that education is a
critical path to accelerate progress toward gender equality and the
empowerment of women, what is holding us back? These questions were
discussed at the global symposium 'Education: A Critical Path to
Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment', which was sponsored by
the World Bank in October 2007. 'Girls' Education in the 21st
Century' is based on background papers developed for the symposium.
The book's chapters reflect the current state of knowledge on
education from a gender perspective and highlight the importance
of, and challenges to, female education, as well as the
interdependence of education and development objectives. The last
chapter presents five strategic directions for advancing gender
equality in education and their implications for World Bank
operations. 'Girls' Education in the 21st Century' will be of
particular interest to researchers, educators, school
administrators, and policy makers at the global, national,
regional, and municipal levels.
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