Contrasting Experiences: Understanding the Longer-Term Impact of Improving Access to Preschool Education in Rural Indonesia

Abstract

The Policy Research Working Paper Series disseminates the findings of work in progress to encourage the exchange of ideas about development issues. An objective of the series is to get the findings out quickly, even if the presentations are less than fully polished. The papers carry the names of the authors and should be cited accordingly. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this paper are entirely those of the authors. They do not necessarily represent the views of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/World Bank and its affiliated organizations, or those of the Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent.

Investing in competences and skills and reforming the labour market to create better jobs in Indonesia

“…Earlier entry in the education system improves performance during primary school, notably in rural Indonesia (Hasan et al, 2019). As primary education is now universal, it is time to develop early childhood education and make parents aware of its importance.…”