- Congo, Democratic Republic (DRC): Education Country Brief
This country brief provides a brief introduction to selected issues and research relevant to DRC’s education system and links to resources that may be useful to official of Ministries of Education and other education stakeholders
- Education System Brief: DRC - Opportunity International Edufinance
At the upper secondary level, students can choose between a general education stream that prepares them for higher education, a pedagogical stream that is building up to teacher education, and a technical stream
- Education - UNICEF
The direct costs (registration fees) and indirect costs (school materials, uniforms, etc ) borne by poor households seem to be one of the obstacles to the enrollment of children in school, despite the policy of free primary education promulgated in 2010 by the Government of the DRC
- Educational Challenges in the Republic Democratic of Congo
The government’s investment in education has decreased over time, which has caused a drop in educational quality (Sasidharan and Dhillon 2021) The lack of finance has led to inadequate teacher preparation, a shortage of classroom supplies, and a lack of school infrastructure
- Free Primary Schooling in the DRC? Where we are on the road to reform
As late as 2019, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remained one of the few countries in the world where public primary education was not free Fees were initially introduced in the 1980s to cover teacher salaries and school operating costs
- Education System Brief: Democratic Republic of The Congo (DRC)
Governance involves multiple ministries, and while public education expenditures have increased, households still bear a large financial burden Recent reforms aim to improve access, quality, and governance in education, with a focus on STEM and early childhood development
- An Overview of the Education System in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Explore the education system in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), examining its historical context, current challenges, and future prospects This comprehensive overview addresses key aspects such as primary and secondary education frameworks, government policies, socio-economic influences, and the role of community and NGOs in
- Development pathways for the DRC to 2050 - futures. issafrica. org
Although free primary education in public schools is enshrined in the 2006 Constitution and included in the education law adopted in 2014, it was not applied until September 2019 after a decision by the newly-elected President Tshisekedi
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