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In public schools across six countries, approximately 20 percent of teachers were absent on a typical school day, on average. Furthermore, even when present, teachers often did not engage in…
The success of civil service reforms depends not only on technical content, but also on generating broad support among public servants, stakeholders, and the public.
Girls’ education in conflict is most at risk: Here’s how to reach them
While MENA has made strides in improving women and girls’ health, much more needs to be done. Understanding the impact of conflict on women and girls is critical for designing both preventive…
The labor market for Bangladeshi youth presents a growing challenge amidst demographic pressures and a need for creating more and better jobs. While informal sector creates significant jobs, the…
The blog highlights a new initiative in Uttarakhand, India, where public-private partnerships have established Centers of Excellence in technical institutes. With World Bank support, these centers…
The numbers on poverty in Madagascar are alarmingly high. More than 24 million people lived on less than 4,000 ariary ($0.89) per person per day in 2022 in Madagascar, setting the national poverty…
How is East Asia and the Pacific integrating assistive educational technologies in its classrooms? For students with disabilities, these technologies can be more than just tools; they offer…
At Morapeli High School in Lesotho, the atmosphere was buoyant as young adults in smart uniforms welcomed me and my team with song and dance. I explained that our visit, and a major part of our…
In 2005, Burundi embarked on an extraordinary mission to change its schooling system to ensure that all children, especially girls, had access to quality education. This small East African nation…