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This book comprises 12 chapters that aim to provide critical insights into educational policy and practice in various Global South (GS) countries, with a focus on basic education. Its main goal is to highlight educational developments in these countries by exploring their historical developments, reforms, initiatives, and strategies. Additionally, the book examines the practical applications of educational policies, the challenges the countries face, and potential opportunities. Each chapter is organized into different sections, presenting various perspectives that influence the academic policies and practices of 12 countries. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, teachers, policymakers, students, and international organizations worldwide.

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Muhammad Azeem Ashraf is an associate professor at the Institute of Education Sciences, Hunan University, China. He holds a Ph.D. in Education from Beijing Normal University. His research interests span educational policy analysis, innovative teaching and learning methods, interdisciplinary and STEM education, blended learning, and the role of technology in education. He has led several nationally funded research projects and has published extensively in the field of education. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, Dr. Ashraf teaches graduate-level courses including Education Policy and Public Policy Analysis, and actively mentors students in educational research and practice. Dr. Samson Maekele Tsegay is a research fellow at the School of Education, Anglia Ruskin University, UK. He obtained an MA and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy (Comparative Education) at Beijing Normal University, China. In 2020, he also completed another Ph.D. in Education and Social Justice at the University of Roehampton, UK. Before joining Beijing Normal University, Dr. Tsegay worked for about ten years at the University of Asmara and the National Board for Higher Education in Eritrea. Moreover, he conducted various research projects and published many articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Tsegay also serves as an editorial board member for various academic journals, including Teaching in Higher Education and Access: Critical explorations of equity in higher education. His research interests focus on comparative education, critical pedagogy, and global citizenship education.

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