Global education policy in African fragile and conflict-affected states: examining the Global Partnership for Education

Silva, Rui da; Oliveira, Joana

doi:10.1080/14767724.2021.1947201

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“…Ethiopia encounters difficulties in guaranteeing fair and high-quality provision of services in various sectors, including health, education, water and sanitation, agriculture, infrastructure, housing, and youth unemployment. Although there have been advancements in healthcare and education accessibility, inequalities continue to exist, especially in rural regions that have limited resources (Silva & Oliveira, 2022).The health sector has challenges due to a scarcity of healthcare professionals and infrastructure, while the education sector grapples with concerns related to the quality of education and a deficiency of essential facilities. Rural communities are disproportionately affected by poor access to water and sanitation (Water Aid, 2021).…”

Section: Public Service Delivery In Ethiopiamentioning

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Determinants of Public Service Delivery of Local Governments: The Case of Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia

2024

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In an effort to enhance local governance and public service delivery in Ethiopia's Amhara Region, this study embarks on a comprehensive investigation into the myriad factors influencing public service delivery. It fills a critical gap in existing literature by examining the combined impact of institutional, economic, political, environmental, and legal determinants on public service efficacy. This study is significant for its in-depth exploration of local administration dynamics, vital for regional development in the socioeconomically diverse Amhara Region. Employing a quantitative methodology for a holistic view of local governance. Regression analysis used to scrutinize patterns and correlations within the data, offering an empirical understanding of various factors' influence on service provision. The findings are enlightening Institutional, economic, political and legal aspects are found to significantly and positively impact service delivery. Although environmental factors seem less significant in quantitative terms. This study advocates for integrated governance strategies that holistically encompass these various determinants. It underscores the importance of developing comprehensive policies and enhancing governance, acknowledging both overt and subtle influences on service delivery. The research contributes significantly to the field, offering in-depth insights essential for formulating inclusive, effective policies. In summary, this research provides pivotal insights into governance dynamics in the Amhara Region, offering a detailed framework for policymakers. It underscores the need for comprehensive, inclusive strategies that are crucial for improving service delivery and fostering socioeconomic development in the region. Thus, this study serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand and enhance public service delivery in diverse socioeconomic contexts, offering guidance for effective governance and policy development.

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Section: Public Service Delivery In Ethiopiamentioning

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Determinants of Public Service Delivery of Local Governments: The Case of Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia

2024

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“…They can also resist drives of globalisation to prioritise the local context [26]. Drawing on examples from Africa, Silva and Oliveira [27] identified patterns of depoliticisation in transnational policy making, offering "facades" of precision, rationality and universality [28]. However, such efforts may only superficially account for the reality of the politics and the competing forces within fragile states.…”

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Caught between COVID-19, Coup and Conflict—What Future for Myanmar Higher Education Reforms?

2022

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On 1 February 2021, Myanmar military dictators seized power from the elected government and halted the country’s budding reform process. This article explores how Myanmar’s higher education (HE) sector was affected by the coup and COVID-19 and how this has resulted in societal conflict. The article reviews first the history of military coups, then the education reforms in general and what was done in HE, before discussing the effects of COVID-19 and the coup on the sector. Voices from HE teaching staff show the tension in the role of HE as a vehicle for reform and promulgation of those in power. The article argues that the national vision propagated by Myanmar’s HE sector is juxtaposed to that propagated by the Tatmadaw, both claiming to represent Myanmar’s future. This research highlights the dual forces of the COVID-19 pandemic and military coup at a crucial time for HE reforms in a fragile, conflict-affected state, with the future of the reform goals of equity and equality of the sector at stake.

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“…The public and communitarian sectors require national public financing and the support of the international community. Over recent years, the financing of the GPE (Global Partnership for Education) has triggered a true surge in this sector, particularly in those contexts affected by vulnerability and urgence (Silva & Oliveira, 2021).…”

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Early childhood education in Africa: Between overambitious global objectives, the need to reflect local interests, and educational choices

Akkari

2022

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The African continent represents the part of the world where early childhood care and education (ECCE) preceding primary schooling is the least developed. It is therefore essential to propose an analysis of the prospects for the development of early childhood education in the coming years. This article deals in the first instance with the international infatuation for pre-primary education based on both scientific evidence and also international agendas. It then explores the possibilities of putting forward a coherent African response to global demands concerning early childhood education and promoting the inclusion of local cultural content in designing pre-primary educational structures. Finally, the article suggests some principles that might guide international cooperation activities affecting the early childhood sector.

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Global education policy in African fragile and conflict-affected states: examining the Global Partnership for Education

Cited by 7 publications

References 32 publications

Determinants of Public Service Delivery of Local Governments: The Case of Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia

Determinants of Public Service Delivery of Local Governments: The Case of Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia

Caught between COVID-19, Coup and Conflict—What Future for Myanmar Higher Education Reforms?

Early childhood education in Africa: Between overambitious global objectives, the need to reflect local interests, and educational choices

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