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Poverty, Markets and Elementary Education in India

June 17, 2015
17 June 2015
Poverty, Markets and Elementary Education in India
IMPLICATIONS OF LOW-COST, UNREGULATED PRIVATE SCHOOLING FOR THE POOR

 

Listen to the full talk by guest speaker Geetha Nambissan on how private actors are attempting to change education policy in India by promoting low-cost, unregulated schools as a cost-efficient, high-quality and equitable solution for education of the poor. This attempt to develop a model that delivers ‘high quality’ education at the lowest of costs, yet ensuring profits, has serious implications for social justice in education for the poor, argues Prof Nambissan.

To access the full paper by Prof Nambissan, visit the dedicated page.

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