Educating Children in Poor Countries

Author: Ms. Eva Jenkner and Mr. Arye L. Hillman

In an ideal world, primary education would be universal and publicly financed, and all children would be able to attend school regardless of their parents' ability or willingness to pay. In many poor countries, however, governments lack either the financial resources or the political will to provide each child with a basic education, despite the benefits that would accrue not only to individuals but to society as a whole. In some of these countries, parents cover part or all of the cost of their children's education. This paper explores the pros and cons of user payments.

Volume/Issue: Volume 2005 Issue 003

Publication date: June 2005

ISBN: 9781589062436

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Business and Economics , Economics- Macroeconomics , EI , user payment , school , School enrollment , school attendance , government , Community-managed school , school supplies , School fee , school administrator , school management , Personal income , South Asia , East Asia , Sub-Saharan Africa

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Summary

In an ideal world, primary education would be universal and publicly financed, and all children would be able to attend school regardless of their parents’ ability or willingness to pay. In many poor countries, however, governments lack either the financial resources or the political will to provide each child with a basic education, despite the benefits that would accrue not only to individuals but to society as a whole. In some of these countries, parents cover part or all of the cost of their children’s education. This paper explores the pros and cons of user payments.