The Gender Gap in Education in Eritrea In 1991-98 A Missed Opportunity? |
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| Author:
| Comenetz, Joshua
Bulir, Ales
Brixiova, Zuzana |
| Series title: | IMF Working Papers |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4518-5172-4 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2001 |
| Publisher: | International Monetary Fund
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $20.00 |
Book Description:
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This paper shows that during the 1990s, and before the 1998-2000 border war with Eritrea, the gender gap in education in Eritrea has widened on the national level, and large regional disparities have persisted. The gender gap appears to be linked to lower female teacher participation and limited employment opportunities. The widening of the gender gap is likely to have a long-term negative impact on both economic growth and poverty reduction.
This paper shows that during the 1990s, and before the 1998-2000 border war with Eritrea, the gender gap in education in Eritrea has widened on the national level, and large regional disparities have persisted. The gender gap appears to be linked to lower female teacher participation and limited employment opportunities. The widening of the gender gap is likely to have a long-term negative impact on both economic growth and poverty reduction.