This research has been conducted by the Department for International Development as a part of DFID Education Rigorous Literature Review.
The research question driving the review is: can private schools improve education for children in developing countries? The conceptual framework set out a number of hypotheses and assumptions that underpin the polarised debate about the potential and real contribution of private schools. These are interrogated through a rigorous and objective review of the evidence and findings are mapped on to an evidenced theory of change.
Documents
The role and impact of private schools in developing countries
Evidence brief: the role and impact of private schools in developing countries
Further details at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-role-and-impact-of-private-schools-in-developing-countries.
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