Governance, management, and accountability in secondary education in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The purpose of this study, educations for all has led to a significant increase in the number of students completing primary education in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It has also created tremendous demand for secondary education. This paper discusses the processes that support upward and downward accou...

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Corporate Author: World Bank
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : World Bank, ©2008.
Series:World Bank working paper ; no. 127.
Africa Region human development series.
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Summary:The purpose of this study, educations for all has led to a significant increase in the number of students completing primary education in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It has also created tremendous demand for secondary education. This paper discusses the processes that support upward and downward accountability in the secondary education system and processes designed to ensure internal accountability and accountability for learning outcomes. This report focuses on school-level management as the place where governance structures and management processes converge. It examines the role of various governance structures for secondary schools and their impact on the management of teachers and of general academic and financial management. Finally this publication summarizes the discussions in terms of the key issues and suggestions for improvements within educational governance, management, and accountability.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiv, 76 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 71-76).
ISBN:9780821373477
0821373471
9780821373460
0821373463
9786611191405
6611191402
Language:Text in English with summary in French.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.