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Geissinger, Helen – Compare, 1997
Provides background information on cultural and educational institutions of Papua New Guinea. Relates this material to girls' access to education, exploring physical and geographical factors, psycho-social factors, and socioeconomic factors. Concludes that Papua New Guinea does not offer much encouragement to girls to enter school or to stay, once…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Developing Nations, Economic Factors, Educational Opportunities
Mehran, Golnar – Compare, 1997
Evaluates results from the first phase of a UNICEF-Ministry of Education (Iran) Girls' Education Project aimed at reducing gender disparity in formal education at the primary level. Reports findings about why some girls remain out of primary school or fail to complete it. Describes the next two project phases. (DSK)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Developing Nations, Dropout Research, Educational Opportunities
