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OverviewThe authors of Education, War & Peace travelled to Liberia, Sierra Leone and South Sudan to conduct research on education in these conflict-affected countries. They uncovered an inspiring story of entrepreneurs stepping into the breach and providing low-cost private schooling to large numbers of children in areas where government was not working well and basic infrastructure had been destroyed. For-profit schools also expanded quickly to soak up educational demand once the conflicts were over. The fees were affordable to families on the poverty line and the children did better academically than those in government schools. Yet international agencies continue to promote government-run schools, even though state education has been a major source of both conflict and corruption in these countries. This groundbreaking study advocates a different approach. Low-cost private schools should be welcomed by policymakers as a means of providing high quality educational opportunities for all. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James TooleyPublisher: Institute of Economic Affairs Imprint: Institute of Economic Affairs Volume: 187 ISBN: 9780255367462ISBN 10: 0255367465 Pages: 134 Publication Date: 11 September 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJames Tooley is a professor of education policy at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, where he directs the E. G. West Centre. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |