Nepal stares at 100,000 teacher shortfall in 2–3 years
Summary
Nepal faces a looming shortage of over 100,000 teachers for classes 1 to 12 within 2-3 years, driven by factors such as low salaries, professional insecurity, and competition from other professions. This shortage threatens educational progress and equity, particularly in rural areas.
Key Points
- Nepal is expected to face a shortage of more than 100,000 teachers across classes 1 to 12 within the next two to three years.
- About 1,000 teachers leave the profession annually due to low salaries, professional insecurity, and better opportunities elsewhere.
- The government plans to establish a teacher bank to address shortages in English, science, and mathematics, but lacks budget for implementation.
- The teacher shortage is a global issue, with UNESCO projecting a global deficit of 44 million teachers by 2030, impacting education quality and equity.
