Education and Youth employment in Sub-Sahara Africa: linkages and policy responses
by ALTMAN, M., VOLKER, S. & RAMA, N., 2013"Human Sciences Research Council paper presented to the African Economic Research Consortium workshop on Youth and Unemployment, Kigali, Rwanda, March 21-22, 2013"
Young people in Africa find it increasingly difficult to transition into employment. Governments acknowledge the challenge of youth unemployment and underemployment and are looking for appropriate interventions. Investment in education is one of the main policy tools for addressing poverty and promoting economic growth. However, African countries grapple with a range of challenges. Many are…
read more >>Creating a learning culture in rural schools via educational satellite television broadcasts.
by ROODT, J. & CONRADIE, P., 2003"Presented at the Globalisation, Regionalisation and the Information Society- A European and South(ern) African encounter 9 – 10 October 2003 Bruges, Belgium"
Globalisation is increasingly placing greater pressure on economies of countries to become competitive and to develop a higher levels of skills. In order to compete effectively on a global level, education and development must be based on a good foundation. Although formal education in South Africa is presently reaching the majority of children between the…
read more >>Human Resource Development and Growth: Improving Access and Equity in Education and Health Services
by PILLAY, P., 2006Development Southern Africa, 23:01, 63-83,
Pillay demonstrates the importance of improving access to and equity in the provision of essential services such as education and health for enhancing human development. A major constraint to accelerating and sustaining economic growth in South Africa is the shortage of skilled human resources. Human capital formation (through appropriate education, training and health) is vital…
read more >>A Community Development Approach to Early Childhood: Children, our Future Communities
by HORNBY, D., 2005Research Report, Employment Growth & Development Initiative, Human Sciences Research Council
Hornby assesses early childhood development (ECD) programmes, using the Centre for Social Development (CSD), based in Grahams town, Eastern Cape, as an example. The paper starts by providing a conceptual outline of development, focusing on social development and ECD. It then reviews the current status of ECD in South Africa. The paper documents the transformation…
read more >>Scaling up ECD (0-4 years): Deliverable 5 – Testing Innovation to Rapidly Expand Quality ECD (0-4) Services
by ALTMAN, M , BIERSTEKER L, DAWES, A, & MOTALA, S, 2008Research Report. Human Sciences Research Council
This paper is one of a series developed to inform the Scaling Up ECD Services (0–4 years) Research Project with the aim of improving child development and significant job creation. Altman et al identify approaches to responsible and effective innovation in the service delivery process to fast-track the expansion of quality services for vulnerable children….
read more >>Scaling Up Early Childhood Development (ECD) (0-4 years) in South Africa: What Makes a Difference to Child Outcomes in the Period 0-4? Inputs for Quality ECD Interventions
by DAWES, A, BIERSTEKER, L & IRVINE, M, 2008Research Report. Human Sciences Research Council
This paper is one of a series developed to inform the Scaling Up ECD Services (0–4 years) Research Project with the aim of improving child development and significant job creation. Dawes et al present the evidence for programmes to improve child outcomes in the years 0–4, looking at the populations, outcomes and interventions identified in…
read more >>Scaling Up Early Childhood Development (ECD) (0-4 years) in South Africa: Towards a Job Hierarchy for ECD Provision and Supervision in South Africa, and the Fit of Low Skill Service Providers
by BIERSTEKER, L., 2008Research Report. Human Sciences Research Council
This paper is one of a series developed to inform the Scaling Up ECD Services (0–4 years) Research Project with the aim of improving child development and significant job creation Biersteker identifies the job hierarchies and career paths in ECD service provision and supervision; relates these to the career opportunities for low- and semi-skilled workers…
read more >>Costing Centre Based Early Childhood Development Programmes for Children Under Age Five. Case Studies from the Western Cape
by BIERSTEKER L, CARTER, J & STREAK, J, 2008Research Report. Centre for Poverty Employment and Growth, Human Sciences Research Council
This paper is one of a series developed to inform the Scaling Up ECD Services (0–4 years) Research Project with the aim of improving child development and significant job creation. Carter et al capture information about the cost of providing ECD for children under the age of five through different forms of centre-based provision. It…
read more >>Scaling Up Early Childhood Development (ECD) (0-4 years) in South Africa: Illustrated Cases of On-the-Ground Delivery Models for Holistic ECD Services: Formal, Community and Household
by NDINGI, S, BIERSTEKER L & SCHAFFER, A, 2008Research Report. Human Sciences Research Council
This paper is one of a series developed to inform the Scaling Up ECD Services (0–4 years) Research Project with the aim of improving child development and significant job creation. Six case studies were undertaken to illustrate the issues faced by on-the-ground service providers in delivering different kinds of ECD services for 0–4 year-olds. The…
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