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Summary: Ethiopia is one of the poorest and most
educationally disadvantaged countries
in the world, and the enrolment of
girls in school is considerably lower
than that of boys. IDS's summary of the publication
An output of the Gender and Primary Schooling in Africa Programme
Ethiopia is one of the poorest and most educationally disadvantaged
countries in the world, and the enrolment of girls in school is
considerably lower than that of boys. The restoration of peace in the
country and commitment of the government has resulted in some
improvements in educational opportunities although the task facing
the country to achieve primary schooling for all remains formidable.
The report examines the causes of low participation, persistence and
performance of girls in primary schools in Ethiopia, both absolutely,
and relatively to boys; identifies the most promising policy options;
and investigates the cost and resource implications of a carefully
designed set of policy options to achieve schooling for all over a
fifteen year period.
Owner: Pauline Rose, Getachew Yoseph, Asmaru Berihun and Tegegn Nuresu