It is time to get serious about measuring violence in schools, as this recent blog (and working paper) argues. Being able to answer questions about rates of violence is an
Education may be its own reward and generate positive spillovers in the society, but the monetary reward of education is not to be underestimated. Fifty years after George Psacharopoulos wrote
About 12 million Pakistani girls are out of school (2 million more than boys), most of them from the poorest households. The authors summarize possible solutions for bringing more girls
The populous state of Punjab in Pakistan doubled the number of children (aged 6-15) in school between 1998 to 2020 (from 13 million to 26 million), with higher increases in
Women’s role in household decisions signals empowerment and can be instrumental in reducing inequality. The authors explore the relationship between changes in women’s participation in household decisions, their awareness of
Despite the commendable progress in girls' school enrollments, Bangladeshi women (like most South Asian women) often find their educational aspirations constrained by marriage. This qualitative study gives an intricate picture
Enhancing women’s careers in STEM requires changes in multiple levels of education – primary, secondary, tertiary, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) – as well as the labor
An inspiring episode with Lalah Rukh, Founder and CEO of Science Fuse, a social enterprise working to promote science education among young learners in Pakistani schools. Listen here
This episode features practitioners in Bangladesh who discuss how safe, clean bathrooms in schools can be an important enabler for girls’ education. Listen here
A “leaky pipeline” in upper secondary school means girls are underrepresented in science and mathematics tracks in higher education and technical training, reducing their access to and interest in STEM
Documents
Bridging Data Gaps to Illuminate and Eliminate Violence Against Children in School (2023)
It is time to get serious about measuring violence in schools, as this recent blog (and working paper) argues. Being able to answer questions about rates of violence is an
50 Years After Landmark Study, Returns to Education Remain Strong (2023)
Education may be its own reward and generate positive spillovers in the society, but the monetary reward of education is not to be underestimated. Fifty years after George Psacharopoulos wrote
Facing the Challenges of Girls’ Education in Pakistan (2023)
About 12 million Pakistani girls are out of school (2 million more than boys), most of them from the poorest households. The authors summarize possible solutions for bringing more girls
Bringing 13 Million More Children into School: Lessons from Punjab (2023)
The populous state of Punjab in Pakistan doubled the number of children (aged 6-15) in school between 1998 to 2020 (from 13 million to 26 million), with higher increases in
Women’s Participation in Household Decisions and Gender Equality in Children’s Education: Evidence from Rural Households in Pakistan (2022)
Women’s role in household decisions signals empowerment and can be instrumental in reducing inequality. The authors explore the relationship between changes in women’s participation in household decisions, their awareness of
Beyond Girls’ Education: Pathways to Women’s Post-Marital Education in Matlab, Bangladesh (2022)
Despite the commendable progress in girls' school enrollments, Bangladeshi women (like most South Asian women) often find their educational aspirations constrained by marriage. This qualitative study gives an intricate picture
Enhancing STEM Education and Careers in Sri Lanka (2023)
Enhancing women’s careers in STEM requires changes in multiple levels of education – primary, secondary, tertiary, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) – as well as the labor
Bringing STEM Education to Girls in Pakistan (2022)
An inspiring episode with Lalah Rukh, Founder and CEO of Science Fuse, a social enterprise working to promote science education among young learners in Pakistani schools. Listen here
Why Do Bathrooms Matter in Schools (2023)
This episode features practitioners in Bangladesh who discuss how safe, clean bathrooms in schools can be an important enabler for girls’ education. Listen here
Engendering Access to STEM Education and Careers in South Asia (2023)
A “leaky pipeline” in upper secondary school means girls are underrepresented in science and mathematics tracks in higher education and technical training, reducing their access to and interest in STEM