The full report in English presents the results of a unique survey undertaken in 11 countries* in Latin America, Asia and North Africa. As part of the World Education Indicators (WEI) Programme, the countries were involved in developing and conducting the survey to examine the factors shaping the quality and equality of primary education.
Fourth grade teachers and principals from more than 7,600 schools responded to detailed questionnaires on how schools function, how teachers teach, learning conditions and the support available to teachers and principals.
The report reveals major gaps in resources between urban and rural schools. In India**, 27% of village schools have electricity compared to 76% of schools in towns or cities. Only about half of these rural schools have enough toilets for girls and less than 4% have a telephone.
In Peru, less than half of village schools are equipped with electricity, a library or toilets for boys or girls. Yet, in urban areas, nearly all schools have electricity, 65% have enough lavatories and 74% have libraries.
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Executive summary in English and Spanish
* Argentina, Brazil, Chile, India, Malaysia, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tunisia and Uruguay participated in the survey.
** The survey was conducted in four states of India: Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.