Improving Learning Outcomes in South Asia

Asim, Salman; Chase, Robert S.; Dar, Amit; Schmillen, Achim

doi:10.1093/wbro/lkw006

Publication: Improving Learning Outcomes in South Asia: Findings from a Decade of Impact Evaluations

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Date

2017-02

ISSN

1564-6971

Published

2017-02

Author(s)

Asim, Salman

Chase, Robert S.

Dar, Amit

Schmillen, Achim

Abstract

There have been various initiatives to improve learning outcomes in South Asia. Still, outcomes remain stubbornly resistant to improvements, at least when considered across the region. To collect and synthesize the insights about what actually works to improve learning outcomes, this paper conducts a systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 education-focused impact evaluations from South Asia, establishing a standard that includes randomized control trials and quasi-experimental designs. It finds that while there are impacts from interventions that seek to increase the demand for education in households and communities, those targeting teachers or schools and thus the supply side of the education sector are generally much more adept at improving learning outcomes. Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, Impact Evaluations, Education Outcomes, South Asia.

Citation

“Asim, Salman; Chase, Robert S.; Dar, Amit; Schmillen, Achim. 2017. Improving Learning Outcomes in South Asia: Findings from a Decade of Impact Evaluations. World Bank Research Observer. © Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/30140 License: CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IGO.”