The Political Economy of Educational Reform and Learning in Ethiopia (1941-2021)

This report analyzes the trajectory of reforms to improve learning outcomes in Ethiopia across three regimes since 1941

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
2 March 2023
Country:
Ethiopia
Document Type:
Discussion Paper
Theme:
Education
Authors:
Gershberg, A.I., Kefale, A, Hailu, B.H.

Abstract

This report analyzes the trajectory of reforms to improve learning outcomes in Ethiopia across three regimes (HSI, Derg, and EPRDF) since 1941. It employs a political settlements approach to trace the motivations, interests, and actions that led to certain policy choices, and draws on primary and secondary data sources to assess impacts on the education sector.

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

Citation

Gershberg, A.I., Kefale, A. and Hailu, B.H. 2023. The Political Economy of Educational Reform and Learning in Ethiopia (1941-2021). Research on Improving Systems of Education. PE09. https://doi.org/10.35489/BSG-RISE-2023/PE09

The Political Economy of Educational Reform and Learning in Ethiopia

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