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The Gender Gap in Education in Eritrea in 1991-1998: A Missed Opportunity?
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Mr. Joshua Comenetznull

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Mr. Ales Bulir
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Ms. Zuzana Brixiova
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Series:
IMF Working Papers
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2001: Issue 094
Language:
English
Publication Date:
01 Aug 2001
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451851724.001
ISBN:
9781451851724
ISSN:
1018-5941
Pages:
25
Keywords:
WP; secondary school; secondary school level; Eritrea; enrollment rate; market failure; Gender gap; education; growth; poverty reduction; teacher enrollment ratio; teaching staff; school enrollment level; School enrollment ratio; government school; Women; Gender inequality; Human capital; Africa
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This paper shows that during the 1990s, and before the 1998-2000 border war with Eritrea, the gender gap in education in Eritrea has widened on the national level, and large regional disparities have persisted. The gender gap appears to be linked to lower female teacher participation and limited employment opportunities. The widening of the gender gap is likely to have a long-term negative impact on both economic growth and poverty reduction.
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ISSN:
1018-5941
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
Volume 2001: Issue 094