Latest items for AFE-DATA-1
Sept. 22, 2023, 8:51 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"According to UNESCO, enrollment rates were higher for boys than for girls, especially at the secondary level" (20).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"According to UNESCO, enrollment rates were higher for boys than for girls, especially at the secondary level" (20).
Sept. 18, 2023, 2 a.m.
Countries: Bhutan
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, GP-DATA-3, AFE-DATA-1
"In 2016, more girls attended school than boys, with 98 percent vs. 97 percent enrolled at the primary level. Bhutan’s first woman Dzongda (District Governor), was elected to office in 2012, and its first woman minister in 2013, ushering in a wave of successful woman candidates in 2016: that year witnessed a 68 percent increase in female representation compared to the previous election in 2011" (para.7).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, GP-DATA-3, AFE-DATA-1
"In 2016, more girls attended school than boys, with 98 percent vs. 97 percent enrolled at the primary level. Bhutan’s first woman Dzongda (District Governor), was elected to office in 2012, and its first woman minister in 2013, ushering in a wave of successful woman candidates in 2016: that year witnessed a 68 percent increase in female representation compared to the previous election in 2011" (para.7).
Sept. 18, 2023, 2 a.m.
Countries: Bhutan
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, GP-DATA-3, AFE-DATA-1
"In 2016, more girls attended school than boys, with 98 percent vs. 97 percent enrolled at the primary level. Bhutan’s first woman Dzongda (District Governor), was elected to office in 2012, and its first woman minister in 2013, ushering in a wave of successful woman candidates in 2016: that year witnessed a 68 percent increase in female representation compared to the previous election in 2011" (para.7).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1, GP-DATA-3, AFE-DATA-1
"In 2016, more girls attended school than boys, with 98 percent vs. 97 percent enrolled at the primary level. Bhutan’s first woman Dzongda (District Governor), was elected to office in 2012, and its first woman minister in 2013, ushering in a wave of successful woman candidates in 2016: that year witnessed a 68 percent increase in female representation compared to the previous election in 2011" (para.7).
Aug. 24, 2023, 1:08 a.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"[The state does not c]ollect data on enrolment, absenteeism and dropout rates among women and girls, for all levels of education, disaggregated by location, age and pregnancy status" (9). "[T]he representation of women in higher education is almost 10 per cent higher than that of men" (10).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"[The state does not c]ollect data on enrolment, absenteeism and dropout rates among women and girls, for all levels of education, disaggregated by location, age and pregnancy status" (9). "[T]he representation of women in higher education is almost 10 per cent higher than that of men" (10).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"(a) The disproportionately high levels of illiteracy among women and girls, in particular those living in rural areas and among women and girls with disabilities" (11). "(d) The low percentage of female teachers, which only amounted to 28 per cent at the primary level and 14 per cent at the secondary level in 2015/16 (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, table 6)" (11).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"(a) The disproportionately high levels of illiteracy among women and girls, in particular those living in rural areas and among women and girls with disabilities" (11). "(d) The low percentage of female teachers, which only amounted to 28 per cent at the primary level and 14 per cent at the secondary level in 2015/16 (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, table 6)" (11).
Aug. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"[T]o reduce school dropout rates, [the state should focus] on measures to retain girls in rural areas, girls with disabilities and Roma girls, as well as migrant and refugee girls, in school and increase their enrolment at all levels of education" (9). Thsi indicates a decrease of enrolment among these groups (MV- coder comment).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"[T]o reduce school dropout rates, [the state should focus] on measures to retain girls in rural areas, girls with disabilities and Roma girls, as well as migrant and refugee girls, in school and increase their enrolment at all levels of education" (9). Thsi indicates a decrease of enrolment among these groups (MV- coder comment).
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"These efforts have yielded positive results. The current graduation, repetition and dropout rates are all in favour of girls: in a reception class of 100 pupils, 86.7 percent of girls graduate, which is slightly more than boys (85.9 percent); the rate of girls’ enrolment in primary school increased from 88.6 percent in 2008 to 93.86 percent in 2017, with a gender parity index of 1.15 in favour of girls; the number of girls newly enrolled in reception classes increased from 220,258 in 2016 to 229,179 in 2017, or by 8,921; the gender parity index is 1.16 in favour of girls in primary and middle schools and 1.05 in favour of...more
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"These efforts have yielded positive results. The current graduation, repetition and dropout rates are all in favour of girls: in a reception class of 100 pupils, 86.7 percent of girls graduate, which is slightly more than boys (85.9 percent); the rate of girls’ enrolment in primary school increased from 88.6 percent in 2008 to 93.86 percent in 2017, with a gender parity index of 1.15 in favour of girls; the number of girls newly enrolled in reception classes increased from 220,258 in 2016 to 229,179 in 2017, or by 8,921; the gender parity index is 1.16 in favour of girls in primary and middle schools and 1.05 in favour of...more
July 25, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"[The] enrolment rate of girls in primary education and the integration of comprehensive sexuality education into the national curriculum for children aged 10 to 18 years [has increased]... [There is a] low enrolment rate of women in higher education" (10).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"[The] enrolment rate of girls in primary education and the integration of comprehensive sexuality education into the national curriculum for children aged 10 to 18 years [has increased]... [There is a] low enrolment rate of women in higher education" (10).
July 21, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"Today, women are more numerous both among teachers and students at the national educational institutions. Thus, 79% of all teachers at secondary education are women while the number of young girls reaches 47% among students. These figures in vocational education are 69% and 33%, in colleges it is equal to 78% and 65,6%, and in higher education are 53,5% and 49,5% accordingly. The total number of students sent for studying abroad on the basis of the State Program for Studying Abroad is 3558. 30% of that number are girls. There is also an increasing number of young girls in accordance with statistical data of last five years on students of...more
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"Today, women are more numerous both among teachers and students at the national educational institutions. Thus, 79% of all teachers at secondary education are women while the number of young girls reaches 47% among students. These figures in vocational education are 69% and 33%, in colleges it is equal to 78% and 65,6%, and in higher education are 53,5% and 49,5% accordingly. The total number of students sent for studying abroad on the basis of the State Program for Studying Abroad is 3558. 30% of that number are girls. There is also an increasing number of young girls in accordance with statistical data of last five years on students of...more
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"Primary school enrolment rates are now almost universal, with 96.6% of girls and 97.3% of boys enrolled in school as of 2017." (7). "As per the GII, the attainment of some secondary school education has not only improved for women and men, but the attainment gap between the two has also reduced, with 31.3% women and 37.3% men in 2011 having attained some secondary education, to 44.9% women and 49.3% of men in 2017." (7). "On the Committee’s COs around education, specifically regarding improved support for girls’ educational attainment in rural areas including higher education, one of the key achievements of this reporting period is near universal primary net enrolment...more
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"Primary school enrolment rates are now almost universal, with 96.6% of girls and 97.3% of boys enrolled in school as of 2017." (7). "As per the GII, the attainment of some secondary school education has not only improved for women and men, but the attainment gap between the two has also reduced, with 31.3% women and 37.3% men in 2011 having attained some secondary education, to 44.9% women and 49.3% of men in 2017." (7). "On the Committee’s COs around education, specifically regarding improved support for girls’ educational attainment in rural areas including higher education, one of the key achievements of this reporting period is near universal primary net enrolment...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"Enrollment in basic education increased from 1,627,661 students in 2007 to 1,813,244 students in 2018. The rate of enrolment in preschool education was 69.5 percent in 2018. Retention rates improved at all levels, rising from 85.5 percent in 2007 to 89.4 percent in 2018. The percentage of women in the different education modalities is as follows: 49.7 percent in preschool education, 40.2 percent, 53 percent in literacy, in special education, 74.4 percent in teacher training, 48.4 percent in basic and multi-grade primary education, 52.3 percent in primary education for young people and adults, 50.1 percent in secondary education, 50.8 percent in secondary education for young people and adults, and more...more
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"Enrollment in basic education increased from 1,627,661 students in 2007 to 1,813,244 students in 2018. The rate of enrolment in preschool education was 69.5 percent in 2018. Retention rates improved at all levels, rising from 85.5 percent in 2007 to 89.4 percent in 2018. The percentage of women in the different education modalities is as follows: 49.7 percent in preschool education, 40.2 percent, 53 percent in literacy, in special education, 74.4 percent in teacher training, 48.4 percent in basic and multi-grade primary education, 52.3 percent in primary education for young people and adults, 50.1 percent in secondary education, 50.8 percent in secondary education for young people and adults, and more...more
June 14, 2023, 7:56 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"According to the system, in 2018 for every 100 students matriculated in mainstream education only 3 dropped out, and although the highest dropout rate is for males, the right to equitable education prevails because for every 100 boys, 87 attend school and for every 100 women, 88 did so in 2019. For every 100 students, 95 were promoted in the mainstream education system; women accounted for 51 per cent of graduates in 2018... [B]oth men and women have improved their status; however, women reflect greater success after completion of their studies" (20).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"According to the system, in 2018 for every 100 students matriculated in mainstream education only 3 dropped out, and although the highest dropout rate is for males, the right to equitable education prevails because for every 100 boys, 87 attend school and for every 100 women, 88 did so in 2019. For every 100 students, 95 were promoted in the mainstream education system; women accounted for 51 per cent of graduates in 2018... [B]oth men and women have improved their status; however, women reflect greater success after completion of their studies" (20).
June 13, 2023, 9:09 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"In 2018, out of 82,000 female students, 16,000 completed high school and earned their diplomas. Fifty-one per cent of the high school graduate population is female; educational coverage reached 73.5% at entry level, 95.7% at primary level and 84.1% at secondary level" (3).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"In 2018, out of 82,000 female students, 16,000 completed high school and earned their diplomas. Fifty-one per cent of the high school graduate population is female; educational coverage reached 73.5% at entry level, 95.7% at primary level and 84.1% at secondary level" (3).
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"The total number of girls at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in the 2018–2019 academic year was 77 (of those studying for undergraduate degrees, 23 were in international economics and management, 16 in international relations and 20 in international law, with 18 studying for postgraduate degrees). In the 2017 –2018 academic year, 94 girls studied for undergraduate degrees, including 26 in international economics and management, 8 in international relations and 23 in international law, with 19 studying for postgraduate degrees. The total number of girls in the 2016–2017 academic year was 68 (of those taking undergraduate degrees, 24 were in international economics and management, 8 in international relations...more
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"The total number of girls at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in the 2018–2019 academic year was 77 (of those studying for undergraduate degrees, 23 were in international economics and management, 16 in international relations and 20 in international law, with 18 studying for postgraduate degrees). In the 2017 –2018 academic year, 94 girls studied for undergraduate degrees, including 26 in international economics and management, 8 in international relations and 23 in international law, with 19 studying for postgraduate degrees. The total number of girls in the 2016–2017 academic year was 68 (of those taking undergraduate degrees, 24 were in international economics and management, 8 in international relations...more
March 31, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"[There is] increase in the enrolment rates for women and girls at all levels of education" (9).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"[There is] increase in the enrolment rates for women and girls at all levels of education" (9).
March 18, 2023, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"At the tertiary level, enrolment has shown steady progress but the rate of enrolment for females is still lower than males. In 2014/15 enrolment of women was 33 per cent at undergraduate programs and 24 per cent at post-graduate level" (15). "There is also adult and non-formal education meant to address the primary education needs of adult populations. From the 5,990,409 adults that participated in first and second year program 42.8 per cent are females" (15). "To cater for the needs of adult women, the adult and Non-Formal Education Program is implemented especially in rural areas where formal schooling for adults may not be easily available. From 5,990,409 adults within...more
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"At the tertiary level, enrolment has shown steady progress but the rate of enrolment for females is still lower than males. In 2014/15 enrolment of women was 33 per cent at undergraduate programs and 24 per cent at post-graduate level" (15). "There is also adult and non-formal education meant to address the primary education needs of adult populations. From the 5,990,409 adults that participated in first and second year program 42.8 per cent are females" (15). "To cater for the needs of adult women, the adult and Non-Formal Education Program is implemented especially in rural areas where formal schooling for adults may not be easily available. From 5,990,409 adults within...more
March 11, 2023, 7:43 a.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"At secondary level, the GER for girls was consistently lower than boys over the last five years (2010/11–2014/15). In 2014/15 GER in the first cycle of secondary school stood at 38.4 per cent for girls and 41.3 per cent for boys. The GPI has reached 0.93 for first cycle and 0.80 for the second cycle. During the same period the GER for girls in the second cycle that is Grade 11–12 increased from 35 per cent to 48 per cent with an increase in the GPI from 0.56 to 0.87" (14).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"At secondary level, the GER for girls was consistently lower than boys over the last five years (2010/11–2014/15). In 2014/15 GER in the first cycle of secondary school stood at 38.4 per cent for girls and 41.3 per cent for boys. The GPI has reached 0.93 for first cycle and 0.80 for the second cycle. During the same period the GER for girls in the second cycle that is Grade 11–12 increased from 35 per cent to 48 per cent with an increase in the GPI from 0.56 to 0.87" (14).
March 11, 2023, 7:37 a.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"The Gender Parity Index (GPI) at primary education in 2014/15 stood at 0.92 at national level. Ethiopian regional states of Tigray and Amhara and Diredawa city administration achieved GPI as per the EFA standard (0.97–1.03). Whereas, the rest of the regions17 did not achieve GPI and are far away from the national average. During the five academic years (from 2008/9 to 2013/14) repetition by girls at primary education was lower than that of boys with 7.6 per cent for boys and 7.0 for girls. During the same period, the rate of dropout of girls was higher with 10 per cent compared to boys with 9.9 per cent. During 2008/9–2013/14 the...more
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"The Gender Parity Index (GPI) at primary education in 2014/15 stood at 0.92 at national level. Ethiopian regional states of Tigray and Amhara and Diredawa city administration achieved GPI as per the EFA standard (0.97–1.03). Whereas, the rest of the regions17 did not achieve GPI and are far away from the national average. During the five academic years (from 2008/9 to 2013/14) repetition by girls at primary education was lower than that of boys with 7.6 per cent for boys and 7.0 for girls. During the same period, the rate of dropout of girls was higher with 10 per cent compared to boys with 9.9 per cent. During 2008/9–2013/14 the...more
March 11, 2023, 7:35 a.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"The enrolment for girls and boys in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), which includes kindergartens, “0” class and child to child programs in the 2013/14 academic year is almost at par with 38 per cent for boys and 36 per cent for girls. The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) at primary education in 2014/15 was 107 per cent for boys and 98.4 per cent for girls showing progress from 96.6 per cent for boys and 90.1 per cent for girls in (2009/2010). However, female enrolment lags a bit behind that of boys. On the other hand, NER reached 97.5 per cent for boys and 90.9 per cent for girls in...more
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"The enrolment for girls and boys in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), which includes kindergartens, “0” class and child to child programs in the 2013/14 academic year is almost at par with 38 per cent for boys and 36 per cent for girls. The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) at primary education in 2014/15 was 107 per cent for boys and 98.4 per cent for girls showing progress from 96.6 per cent for boys and 90.1 per cent for girls in (2009/2010). However, female enrolment lags a bit behind that of boys. On the other hand, NER reached 97.5 per cent for boys and 90.9 per cent for girls in...more
March 8, 2023, 1:43 p.m.
Countries: Montenegro
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"Out of the total number of those who completed their undergraduate studies in the academic year 2019/2020, 56.7 per cent were women, and 43.3 per cent were male. When it comes to postgraduate studies, 55.8 per cent of students in specialist studies were women, and 44.2 per cent were men. As for those studying for the master’s degree – 60.4 per cent were women and 39.6 per cent were men. Among those who received their PhDs in 2019, there were 12 men and 8 women. Following a look into the data on the number of those who received their Ph.D. degree from 2010 to 2019, it can be concluded that...more
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"Out of the total number of those who completed their undergraduate studies in the academic year 2019/2020, 56.7 per cent were women, and 43.3 per cent were male. When it comes to postgraduate studies, 55.8 per cent of students in specialist studies were women, and 44.2 per cent were men. As for those studying for the master’s degree – 60.4 per cent were women and 39.6 per cent were men. Among those who received their PhDs in 2019, there were 12 men and 8 women. Following a look into the data on the number of those who received their Ph.D. degree from 2010 to 2019, it can be concluded that...more
Feb. 27, 2023, 8:27 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
“Based on the data of the Roma Inclusion Index 2015, only 46% of Romani women in Bulgaria finish primary education, only 7% of them finish secondary education, and only 1% finish tertiary education” (6).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
“Based on the data of the Roma Inclusion Index 2015, only 46% of Romani women in Bulgaria finish primary education, only 7% of them finish secondary education, and only 1% finish tertiary education” (6).
Feb. 24, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"According to Nepal MDG Progress Report 2013, Gender parity in school enrolment between 2008 and 2012/13 is encouraging" (13). "The gender equity index at this level remains at 0.63 while the indicators for primary and lower secondary schools are 0.71 and 0.38 respectively. The gender equity index has remained 0.52 in community schools and 1.01 under institutional schools at basic level" (14). "Enrolment of girls at schools is higher than boys at all levels of education, 25 which is reflected in School Leaving Certificate (SLC) examinations of year 2015 in which out of 426,214 participating students, 213,710 (50.14 percent) were female." (14). "Women’s engagement in teaching profession is also in...more
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"According to Nepal MDG Progress Report 2013, Gender parity in school enrolment between 2008 and 2012/13 is encouraging" (13). "The gender equity index at this level remains at 0.63 while the indicators for primary and lower secondary schools are 0.71 and 0.38 respectively. The gender equity index has remained 0.52 in community schools and 1.01 under institutional schools at basic level" (14). "Enrolment of girls at schools is higher than boys at all levels of education, 25 which is reflected in School Leaving Certificate (SLC) examinations of year 2015 in which out of 426,214 participating students, 213,710 (50.14 percent) were female." (14). "Women’s engagement in teaching profession is also in...more
Feb. 22, 2023, 12:45 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: CL-PRACTICE-2, AFE-PRACTICE-1, AFE-DATA-1
“The rate of youth who are not in employment, education or training (NEETs) is well above the EU average, despite the implementation of the Youth Guarantee and is particularly high among Roma youth (61 percent) especially girls. The majority of NEETs are women and Bulgaria has the highest share of NEETs due to family responsibilities (above 30 percent) among those with basic education in the EU” (9).
Variables: CL-PRACTICE-2, AFE-PRACTICE-1, AFE-DATA-1
“The rate of youth who are not in employment, education or training (NEETs) is well above the EU average, despite the implementation of the Youth Guarantee and is particularly high among Roma youth (61 percent) especially girls. The majority of NEETs are women and Bulgaria has the highest share of NEETs due to family responsibilities (above 30 percent) among those with basic education in the EU” (9).
Feb. 4, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"The state party continues to prioritise the education sector. Over 195 994 learners in secondary school, grades 8-12 were taught career guidance related topics in Life Skills in 2015. In 2016 this number was 200,695 with 48% being female and in 2017 the number increased to 202,252 with 52% being female. The Life Skills curriculum has been reviewed and implementation of the Junior Secondary curriculum commenced in 2017." (13). In table 2 provided by the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, shows the math and readings improvements between two different time periods with boys starting off at 489.6 in reading in SACMEQ III and improved to 529.4 in SACMEQ IV...more
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"The state party continues to prioritise the education sector. Over 195 994 learners in secondary school, grades 8-12 were taught career guidance related topics in Life Skills in 2015. In 2016 this number was 200,695 with 48% being female and in 2017 the number increased to 202,252 with 52% being female. The Life Skills curriculum has been reviewed and implementation of the Junior Secondary curriculum commenced in 2017." (13). In table 2 provided by the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, shows the math and readings improvements between two different time periods with boys starting off at 489.6 in reading in SACMEQ III and improved to 529.4 in SACMEQ IV...more
Feb. 4, 2023, 8:40 a.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"[There is a] lower rate of enrolment of girls at the primary, intermediate and secondary levels... [T]he higher dropout rates for girls [] are directly proportional to the level of education" (9).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"[There is a] lower rate of enrolment of girls at the primary, intermediate and secondary levels... [T]he higher dropout rates for girls [] are directly proportional to the level of education" (9).
Feb. 2, 2023, 1:11 p.m.
Countries: Austria
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
""The Committee further welcomes the amendment to the law on universities, in 2015, which increased from 40 to 50 per cent the quota for women in university collegial bodies" (5).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
""The Committee further welcomes the amendment to the law on universities, in 2015, which increased from 40 to 50 per cent the quota for women in university collegial bodies" (5).
Jan. 18, 2023, 11:12 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"[A]pproximately 850,000 girls had so far dropped out of school" (para 9).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"[A]pproximately 850,000 girls had so far dropped out of school" (para 9).
Jan. 12, 2023, 8:01 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"Before 1979, there were no educational provisions for children of any gender under six years old. Schooling post-13 was rare"(para 28)
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"Before 1979, there were no educational provisions for children of any gender under six years old. Schooling post-13 was rare"(para 28)
Jan. 7, 2023, 11:15 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"It's not clear how many Afghan girls are in secret schools or otherwise finding ways to educate themselves, but it almost certain that it is only a fraction of the some 850,000 girls who live in parts of Afghanistan where secondary schools have closed. According to UNICEF figures from 2019, which was the last time a school census was conducted, there were 1.1 million girls in secondary school. Some 250,000 of those girls live in provinces where secondary schools are still operational" (para 23).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"It's not clear how many Afghan girls are in secret schools or otherwise finding ways to educate themselves, but it almost certain that it is only a fraction of the some 850,000 girls who live in parts of Afghanistan where secondary schools have closed. According to UNICEF figures from 2019, which was the last time a school census was conducted, there were 1.1 million girls in secondary school. Some 250,000 of those girls live in provinces where secondary schools are still operational" (para 23).
July 6, 2022, 10:35 a.m.
Countries: Djibouti
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"The results are encouraging; the gross school enrolment ratio increased from 75 per cent in 2009 to 80.5 per cent in 2017 at the primary level, and from 46 per cent in 2009 to 82.6 per cent in 2017 at the general secondary school level" (19). "A considerable effort has been made to provide vocational education and professional training by putting in place a national policy on professional training to improve integration into the workforce. Moreover, attendance and guidance rates have increased from 15 per cent to 25 per cent in a few years (source: annual monitoring indicators of the strategy on accelerated growth and employment creation 2015–2019)" (19). "Parity...more
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
"The results are encouraging; the gross school enrolment ratio increased from 75 per cent in 2009 to 80.5 per cent in 2017 at the primary level, and from 46 per cent in 2009 to 82.6 per cent in 2017 at the general secondary school level" (19). "A considerable effort has been made to provide vocational education and professional training by putting in place a national policy on professional training to improve integration into the workforce. Moreover, attendance and guidance rates have increased from 15 per cent to 25 per cent in a few years (source: annual monitoring indicators of the strategy on accelerated growth and employment creation 2015–2019)" (19). "Parity...more