Nepal’s school education reliant on foreign projects for past 45 years
Summary
Nepal's school education has relied on foreign aid projects for 45 years, with multiple donors funding initiatives that have yet to significantly improve educational outcomes. Despite substantial investment and projects like the School Education Sector Plan, learning results, especially in mathematics and science, remain poor.
Key Points
- Nepal has depended on foreign aid projects for school education for 45 years, implementing 11 major projects.
- Major donors include the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UNICEF, EU, Norway, and Finland.
- Despite significant funding, learning outcomes in public education have not improved and have in some cases declined, especially in Grade 10 examination results.
- Studies indicate donor-funded teacher training and education projects have failed to meaningfully improve student learning outcomes, with private schools performing better in comparison.
