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Determinants of Rural-urban Disparity in Private Sector Participation in the Provision and Management of Education in Nigeria

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Sudakshina Mallick
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Document Source: 
Kamla-Raj Publishers
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paper
Publication Date: 
Jan, 2009
Author: 
Ikoya, P. & Ikoya, O.
Language: 
English
Private sector participation in education provision in rural and urban areas

Reports indicate a rural-urban disparity in private sector provision of education in Nigeria. This report examines conditions favorable to private sector participation in education.

The authors identified factors associated with urban-rural difference in private sector participation in the provision and management of education in Nigeria. The research used data gathered from existing official records, including interviews of community leaders, private school proprietors and other stakeholders in education. Findings indicate that:

  • Private sector participation in provision and management of education was higher in urban communities than rural communities;
  • Indices on levels of community disposition, and host community contributions to private sector participation in educational development were all higher for rural communities than urban communities;
  • Effective enlightenment programs could help educate community members of the benefits of privatization of education;
  • Rural communities would also need help in achieving attitudinal changes towards privatization of education.