Journal Article

Making aid work for education in developing countries: An analysis of aid effectiveness for primary education coverage and quality

Date Published

May 1, 2016

Authors

Kassandra Birchler, Katharina Michaelowa

Publisher

International Journal of Educational Development

Citation

Birchler, K., & Michaelowa, K. (2016). Making aid work for education in developing countries: An analysis of aid effectiveness for primary education coverage and quality. International Journal of Educational Development, 48, 37-52. doi:10.1016/j.ijedudev.2015.11.008

Announcement

This paper examines the effect of education aid on primary enrolment and education quality. Using the most recent data on aid disbursements and econometric specifications inspired by the general aid effectiveness literature, we find some evidence that donorsÕ increase in funding has substantially contributed to the successful increase in enrolment over the last 15 years. The most robust effect is obtained by aid for education facilities and training. In addition, we find complementarities between aid for primary and secondary education. Our qualitative comparative analysis of education quality also highlights the relevance of a balanced mix of educational expenditures.

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Katharina Michaelowa

Katharina Michaelowa

Professor of Political Economy and Development at the University of Zurich

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