Your search

Enhancing girlsâ access to high-quality education is a global priority that is articulated in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is also a national priority in Malawi. The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) was contracted by UNICEF, to conduct an education sector review of girlsâ primary and secondary education in Malawi. The review aimed to: outline the current context and challenges relating to girlsâ education in Malawi; identify the key factors contributing to gender inequalities in educational access and outcomes; provide an overview of the policies and strategies currently in place to enhance girlsâ education; provide recommendations to help feed into future policy and program decisions. A wide range of factors contribute to issues of access, quality and equity in girlsâ education in Malawi. Addressing the sociocultural factors, school infrastructure and facility factors, and economic factors that impact on girlsâ education has been a priority of the Malawi Government, along with many donors and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Stakeholders from government, donor organisations, NGOs, United Nations (UN) organisations and community members were consulted as part of this research and were asked for their perspectives on the successes, challenges and future priorities for girlsâ education. Four overarching themes were identified from these consultations. The first theme was the need for a holistic approach to girlsâ education. The second theme was the need for processes and structures to facilitate a coordinated and collaborative approach to girlsâ education in Malawi. The third theme was funding. The fourth theme was evidence-based decision making. Seven priorities to further enhance girlsâ education in Malawi were identified as part of this research. [Abstract].

OCLC: 1003297295