Can free primary education meet the needs of the poor? Evidence from Malawi
By E. Kadzamira, P. Rose. 2003
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Abstract Following elections in 1994, the Government of Malawi embarked on an ambitious programme of free primary education (FPE), resulting in a dramatic increase in enrolment. The paper argues that the policy did not sufficiently consider the ways in which direct and indirect costs of schooling continue to be prohibitive for some households, or the effects that the expansion would have on quality. The relevance of education for the majority of children who receive only a few years of primary schooling is also questioned. The paper suggests that FPE might not be contributing to the achievement of poverty alleviation goals, as intended.
Subfields: Education, Safety Research
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- Issues in Basic Education in Developing Countries: An Exploration of Policy Options for Improved Delivery (2005, background): “However, there remains considerable social selection in education and disparities in particular have persisted and it is the low socio-economic groups, which manifest low achievement (Chimombo 1999; Kadzamira & Rose 2003).”