Towards Universalization of Primary Education in Asia and the Pacific: Country Studies--Nepal.

Overview & Synopsis

The four major chapters of this study describe education in Nepal, analyze the progress of primary education in that country, describe national policy and planning for primary education, and report significant developments and programs. Chapter One concerns the historical background, present structure of education, primary education administration, textbooks and instructional materials, educational media and technology, financing of primary education, school buildings, and community participation in primary education. Chapter Two reports growth in enrollment, distribution of primary education facilities, education in remote areas, institutional development, non-enrollment, retention of students, teaching staff, supervisory staff, curriculum, and primary education for special populations. Chapter Three provides an overview and summary of national policy and discussions of free and compulsory primary education programs of the 1960s, the national education system plan, and other policy strategies for universalization of primary education. Chapter Four describes studies and programs having implications for the universalization of primary education in Nepal. Chapter Five indicates problems still to be addressed by educational planners. Related statistics are appended. (RH)