Publication: Achieving Universal Primary Education in Uganda : The ‘Big Bang’ Approach
Date
2002-04
ISSN
Published
2002-04
Author(s)
Bertoncino, Carla
Murphy, Paud
Wang, Lianqin
Abstract
Uganda's primary enrollment rates
have risen remarkably since 1996, when the Government
eliminated fees in a bold attempt to achieve universal
primary education. But the massive expansion in numbers has
affected the quality of education; and it will be a major
challenge to cope with the rising demand for post-primary
education. Key lessons learned include: Successful education
reform in developing countries like Uganda require high
levels of political and education management commitment that
is sustained over a long period. The big bang approach can
be a very powerful policy instrument for getting all the
children into school and Uganda had managed to do this very
well. Timely, flexible donor support is a critical factor.
Citation
“Bertoncino, Carla; Murphy, Paud; Wang, Lianqin. 2002. Achieving Universal Primary Education in Uganda : The ‘Big Bang’ Approach. Education Notes. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/c71b9ece-4be2-5953-8348-fd346b61a152 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”