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Education in Africa is less developed than in many parts of the world, and many countries have low rates of participation. Schools often lack many basic facilities, and African universities suffer from overcrowding and staff being lured away to Western countries by higher pay and better conditions.
According to UNESCO's Regional overview on sub-Saharan Africa, in 2000 only 58% of children were enrolled in primary schools, the lowest enrollment rate of any region. It was also the region with the highest rate of repetition - over 15% in more than half the countries with data. UNESCO also reported marked gender inequalities: in most regions there is much higher enrolment by boys, but in some there are actually more girls, due to sons having to stay home and tend to the family farm.
Initiatives
Initiatives to improve education in Africa include:
See also
External links
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