Helping Schools Survive: Experimental Evidence on the Impact of Financial and Educational Support to Private Schools

This paper provides experimental evidence that shows financial and educational support substantially aids school survival

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 22 February 2023

• Country: Pakistan
• Document Type: Working Paper
• Theme: Education
• Authors: Andrabi, T., Das, J., Khwaja, A.I. and Özyurtanon, S

Abstract

Private schools provide affordable education in low-income countries but they often face higher closure rates, leading to disruption for students. This paper provides experimental evidence from Pakistan that shows financial and educational support substantially aids school survival.

This research is part of the Research on Improving Systems of Education programme.

Citation

Andrabi, T., Das, J., Khwaja, A.I. and Özyurtanon, S. 2023. Helping Schools Survive: Experimental Evidence on the Impact of Financial and Educational Support to Private Schools. RISE Working Paper Series. 23/127. https://doi.org/10.35489/BSG-RISE-WP_2023/127

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Helping Schools Survive: Experimental Evidence on the Impact of Financial and Educational Support to Private Schools

Published 22 February 2023