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Asim, Minahil; Dee, Thomas – Stanford Center for Education Policy Analysis, 2016
The effective governance of local public services depends critically on the civic engagement of local citizens. However, recent efforts to promote effective citizen oversight of the public-sector services in developing countries have had mixed results. This study discusses and evaluates a uniquely designed, low-cost, scalable program designed to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Developing Nations, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications
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Lloyd, Cynthia B.; Mete, Cem; Grant, Monica J. – Economics of Education Review, 2009
We assess factors affecting primary and middle school dropout in rural Punjab and NorthWest Frontier Province over 6 years (1997-2004). These data are unique in a developing-country setting in longitudinally tracking changes in both school and household environments. While grade retention has improved, girls' dropout rates remain fairly high.…
Descriptors: Females, Dropout Rate, Dropouts, Foreign Countries