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Social Protection
Economic transformation, productivity and youth
Helpdesk Report
July 6, 2017

This report collates literature which contributes to the discussion around whether youth are more likely to benefit from economic transformation in terms of employment and income. Given the emphasis put on young people’s ability to innovate and be flexible, are they well-positioned to take advantage of macroeconomic changes? In the time available for this report,… Read more

economic development, Livelihoods, social development, Work and Labour
Linking higher education and economic development: implications for Africa from three successful systems
Document Library
October 28, 2015

This book is based on part of a larger study on Universities and Economic Development in Africa, undertaken by the Higher Education Research and Advocacy Network in Africa (HERANA), and  co-ordinated by the Centre for Higher Education Transformation in South Africa. The book draws together evidence on how the education systems of Finland, South Korea and the state… Read more

economic development, education systems
Education
Returns to Investment in Education: A Further Update
Document Library
October 28, 2015

Returns to investment in education based on human capital theory have been estimated since the late 1950s. In the 40-plus year history of estimates of returns to investment in education, there have been several reviews of the empirical results in attempts to establish patterns. Many more estimates from a wide variety of countries, including over… Read more

economic development, Education, investments, rate of return
Education
Education and economic development in Africa
Document Library
September 25, 2015

This paper uses panel data from two new data sets on educational attainment to investigate the effects of education on several development outcomes in African countries. It finds that education has a positive and significant impact on these development outcomes. It also finds that different levels of education affects development outcomes differently; for some development outcomes, primary… Read more

Africa, economic development, Education
Higher education and economic development: Literature review
Document Library
September 22, 2015

This review explores the importance of higher education as a driver of economic competitiveness in both industralised and developing countries. As pointed out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in 2008, tertiary education contributes to the formation of human capital, the building of knowledge bases, the dissemination and use of knowledge, and the… Read more

economic development, Higher Education, Social benefits
Higher education and economic development in Africa
Document Library
September 17, 2015

This paper challenges beliefs in the international development community that tertiary education has little role in promoting poverty alleviation. It reviews evidence about the impact that tertiary education can have on economic growth and poverty reduction, with a focus on the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. Because of a belief that primary and secondary schooling are more… Read more

Africa, economic development, Higher Education

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