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Bridging the gap between an educated workforce and high unemployment in Jordan
( T.H. Kanaan;M.D. Hanania / Jordan Center for Public Policy Research and Dialogue , 2009)

The economic volatility evident in Jordan has been driven largely by Jordan’s dependence on workers’ remittances and foreign aid. Furthermore, conflict in the region has fundamentally c...

An assessment of primary education reforms in Tanzania
( A.V.Y. MBelle / Research on Poverty Alleviation, Tanzania , 2008)

Tanzania started implementing a comprehensive programme, the Primary Education Development  Programme (PEDP) in 2002, designed to improve both access and quality.  Due to the pressure res...

Is the IMF responsible for the shortage of doctors, nurses and teachers in developing countries?
( R. Rowden / IFIwatchnet , 2008)

This paper highlights the shortage of doctors, nurses and teachers hired in developing countries. It critically addresses current International Monetary Fund (IMF) policies with a focus on the need...

Education reforms needed in the Middle East and North Africa
( A. Galal / World Bank , 2008)

Education is at the crossroads for the future of the Middle East and No...

Overview of school education in India
( G. Gandhi Kingdon / ESRC Global Poverty Research Group , 2007)

India’s recent economic growth rates have generated much optimism about its general social and economic development. But has there been accompanying progress in indicators of educational outc...

The transition towards junior secondary education in sub-Saharan Africa
( A. Verspoor;J. Bregman / Africa Region Human Development Department, World Bank , 2007)
The Secondary Education in Africa (SEIA) initiative has conducted a participatory process of analysis, dialogue and reflection in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) since 2002. It aims to:
Is more investment required in schools in Bangladesh?
( S. Al-Samarrai / Consortium for Research on Educational Access, Transitions and Equity , 2007)
This paper reviews investment in education in Bangladesh since 2000. It analyses trends from both government and private spending whilst also looking at their impact, outcomes and ways forward. ...
Supporting secondary schools in Sub-Saharan Africa
( K.M. Lewin / Consortium for Research on Educational Access, Transitions and Equity , 2007)
Providing secondary education for the rapidly increasing number of primary school graduates is becoming a key policy issue throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.This paper offers new insights into necessary r...
Contracting in education
( H. A. Patrinos;N. LaRocque / Education Section, Human Development Department, World Bank , 2007)
This note on education examines one initiative governments in developing countries have taken in response to the challenge of getting and keeping more children enrolled in school, while simultaneously...
Support for teachers to achieve education for all
( id21 Development Research Reporting Service , 2007)

This issue of id21 insights education looks at a range of issues affecting teachers and the kinds of support they need at local, national and international policy levels to help them fulfil their c...

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