In this book, Masooda Bano critically examines the repeated failures of decentralizing education systems and promoting community participation as solutions to learning crises. Drawing on compelling research from Pakistan, India, Nigeria, and Indonesia, the book reveals how international aid programs--designed based on what works in Western contexts--routinely misjudge local realities. At the same time, national governments implement costly, donor-approved reforms to gain international credibility, while real, on-the-ground ...
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In this book, Masooda Bano critically examines the repeated failures of decentralizing education systems and promoting community participation as solutions to learning crises. Drawing on compelling research from Pakistan, India, Nigeria, and Indonesia, the book reveals how international aid programs--designed based on what works in Western contexts--routinely misjudge local realities. At the same time, national governments implement costly, donor-approved reforms to gain international credibility, while real, on-the-ground issues remain unaddressed. With sharp insights and thought-provoking analysis, this book calls for a fundamental shift in how we approach educational reform--one that respects local contexts, prioritizes genuine accountability, and moves beyond one-size-fits-all solutions.
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