| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 387 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Africa Region human development series |
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Africa Region human development series.
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| Contents |
Foreword; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; Mapping the Challenge; Figure ES. 1 Survival of a Cohort of Students in Primary and Secondary Education in SSA, 2003; Secondary Education and Development; Toward an African Strategy for Secondary Education Development; Lessons from International Experience; Table ES. 1 Toward Indicative Benchmarks for Secondary Education Development (2015); Implementing Reform; Mobilizing External Support; Figure ES. 2 Education Official Development Assistance Commitments in SSA, 1999-2005; Conclusion |
| Summary |
Expanded access to and improved quality of secondary education in Sub-Saharan Africa are key ingredients for economic growth in the region. This Secondary Education in Africa (SEIA) synthesis report makes this point by bringing together a significant volume of analytical work sponsored by the World Bank and by many African and international partners. At the Crossroads: Choices for Secondary Education in Sub-Saharan Africa argues the case for broad and equitable access for a basic education cycle of 8 to 10 years, as well as for expanded education and training opportunities. This book provides |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Education, Secondary -- Africa, Sub-Saharan
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Educational assistance -- Africa, Sub-Saharan
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EDUCATION -- Secondary.
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Education, Secondary
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Educational assistance
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Sub-Saharan Africa
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2008004971 |
| ISBN |
9780821371145 |
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0821371142 |
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1281787361 |
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9781281787361 |
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9786611787363 |
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6611787364 |
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