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Education and Health for Inclusiveness
Author:
Mr. Nikola Spatafora
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IMF Working Papers
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2021: Issue 060
Language:
English
Publication Date:
05 Mar 2021
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781513571539.001
ISBN:
9781513571539
ISSN:
1018-5941
Pages:
47
Keywords:
Inclusive Growth.; WP; primary care; transfer program; basic education; health outcome; complement teacher training; computer-assisted learning; good health; secondary education; Education; Health; Inclusive Growth; Human capital; Health care; Labor force; Global
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We discuss existing shortfalls and inequalities in the accumulation of human capital—knowledge, skills, and health. We analyze their immediate and systemic causes, and assess the scope for public intervention. The broad policy goals should be to improve: the quality, and not just the quantity, of education and health care; outcomes for disadvantaged groups; and lifelong outcomes. The means to achieve these goals, while maximizing value for money, include: focusing on results rather than just inputs; moving from piecemeal interventions to systemic reform; and adopting a “whole-of-society” approach. Reforms must be underpinned by a robust evidence base.
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IMF Working Papers
ISSN:
1018-5941
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
Volume 2021: Issue 060