The Abolition of School Fees in Africa

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The monograph explores the impact of abolishing school fees on primary education quality in developing countries, specifically in Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, and Kenya. It analyzes various factors such as enrolment rates, pupil-teacher ratios, and educational achievements, revealing that the effects of fee elimination on quality differ based on time and definitions of quality. Notably, after ten years of free education, no negative consequences on pupil progress or learning outcomes were found. The work is aimed at educators, policymakers, and organizations involved in primary education.