sector, which encompasses both health and education. The World Bank's Human Development sector work covers almost the entire … human life cycle, from maternal and neo-natal health, health insurance, early childhood education, school health and … nutrition, basic education, to teacher reform, secondary education and youth skills, higher education, medical and health …

This paper presents the largest globally comparable panel database of education quality. The database includes 163 …-the countries that have the most to gain from the potential benefits of a high-quality education; (3) the data set contains credible … global progress on education quality, as well as to uncover potential drivers of education quality, growth, and development …

This paper examines the role of courts in promoting fulfillment of the right to education in developing country … democracies, focusing on India and Indonesia-two countries that have experienced increased education rights litigation in recent … years. The paper argues that this litigation has been part of broader struggles over education policy, inequality, and the …

The standard summary metric of education-based human capital used in macro analyses-the average number of years of …) its virtues of simplicity and transparency make it a good candidate summary measure of education …

integrated centers for early childhood care and education (ECCE) for children ages zero to five years, combining the advantages … education services separately or in an integrated manner? Under what conditions would the provision of separate care and … education services be more effective? The study provides an analysis of the ECCE environment in Sri Lanka, with recommendations …

This report documents the challenge of achieving inclusive education in Africa. Primary school completion rates are 10 … completion rates is 13 points. Gaps are also large for secondary education completion and children with disabilities are much … education. According to teacher perceptions on the reasons why children drop out of school, lack of adequate infrastructure for …

This note provides practical guidance to national governments about key priorities for the education sector following a … major disaster or crisis. It specifies a set of considerations and actions to help ensure that the education sector can: (1 …

of education, inequality, and (natural) resources. We highlight two contrasting effects of education and human capital … accumulation. On the one side, education prompts economic growth and enriches the budget of the autocratic elite. On the other side …, education increases the “awareness” of citizens - capturing their reluctance to accept a dictatorship and their labor …