Improving Education Outcomes in South Asia

Asim, Salman; Chase, Robert S.; Dar, Amit; Schmillen, Achim

Improving Education Outcomes in South Asia | Findings from a Decade of Impact Evaluations

2015

Asim, Salman | Chase, Robert S. | Dar, Amit | Schmillen, Achim

There have been many initiatives to improve education outcomes in South Asia. Still, outcomes remain stubbornly resistant to improvements, at least when considered across the region. To collect and synthesize the insights about what actually works to improve learning and other education outcomes, this paper conducts a systematic review and meta-analysis of 29 education-focused impact evaluations from South Asia, establishing a standard that includes randomized control trials and quasi-experimental designs. It finds that while there are impacts from interventions that seek to increase the demand for education in households and communities, those targeting teachers or schools and thus the supply-side of the education sector are generally much more adept at improving learning outcomes. In addition, interventions that provide different actors with resources and those that incentivize behavioral changes show moderate but statistically significant impacts on student learning. A mix of input- and incentive-oriented interventions tailored to the specific conditions on the ground appears most promising for fostering education outcomes in South Asia.

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basic education child development children curriculum decision making education education systems formal education groups investment knowledge learning libraries literacy nutrition participation partnerships preschool children primary education public participation schools science students teacher training teachers teaching teaching methods training women youth

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World Bank, Washington, DC

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Primary enrollment rate; Female enrollment; Quality education; Primary schools; Gender gap; Classrooms; Basic literacy; Enrolments; Class size; Education programs; Cognitive skills; Primary school enrollment; Primary school teachers; Young people; Literacy classes; Private primary schools; Education services; Educational opportunities; Early childhood development; Demand for education; School supplies; Private partnerships; Enrollment of children; Classes; Private school; Enrollment rates; Regular teachers; Instructional time; Primary school; Instructional materials; Primary school enrolment; Educational attainment; Writing; Effective education; Exams; Enrollment; School teachers; Arithmetic; Average class size; Student learning; Childhood development; Civil service teachers; Educational effectiveness; Enrollment rate; Tuition; Student-teacher ratios; Access to education; Schooling; Student subsidies; Enrollment of girls; Participation rates; Quality of education; Primary education enrollments; School system; Human development; Curricula; Fees; Universal primary education; Out-of-school children; Educational outcomes; Girls; Learning achievements; Net enrollment; Exam; Education sector; Student achievement; Educational services; Numeracy; Skills; Primary net enrollment rate; Public schools; Teacher absenteeism; Gender parity; Learning outcomes; Primary school students; Instruction; Classroom construction; Reading; Private schools; Teacher certification; Student performance; Training of teachers; School construction; Primary education enrollment; Dropout rates; Private schooling; Learning materials; Education decisions; Adult literacy; School libraries; Blackboards; Classroom; Learning competencies; Interventions; Informed decision making; Cost per student; School attendance; Disadvantaged groups; Textbooks; Female students; Parity; Campaigns; Primary enrollment; School uniforms

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English

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Working Paper; Text; Working Paper

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Improving Education Outcomes in South Asia | Findings from a Decade of Impact Evaluations

2015

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