Ethiopia is one of the poorest and most educationally disadvantaged countries in the world, and the enrolment of girls in school is considerably lower than that of boys. The restoration of peace in the country and commitment of the government has resulted in some improvements in educational opportunities although the task facing the country to achieve primary schooling for all remains formidable.
The report examines the causes of low participation, persistence and performance of girls in primary schools in Ethiopia, both absolutely, and relatively to boys; identifies the most promising policy options; and investigates the cost and resource implications of a carefully designed set of policy options to achieve schooling for all over a fifteen year period.
