Educo : A Community-Managed Education Program in Rural El Salvador (1991-2003)

Abstract

El Salvador's Education with Community Participation Program(EDUCO) began in 1991, from State and local communities' efforts to create pre-school and basic education services in rural areas. EDUCO became a key strategy against education crises and challenges after the 12-year civil war. During the 1980s, the conflict generated violence, ideological polarization, severe infrastructure damage and tremendous population migration within and outside the country. Between 1978 and 1988, average real incomes decreased 37 percent, 67 percent for the poorest 20 percent of the population.