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Inequalities in access to higher education in Africa: How large are they? Do they mirror the situation in the metropole 60 years ago?

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There have been many studies of the socio-economic background of students in developed countries; but – apart from extensive commentary on the gender gap – far fewer in developing countries. In Africa, this is mostly because the University record systems do not record corresponding data; and because the international standard household surveys such as DHS only ask about educational attainment of household members which of course mainly excludes current students. This paper uses the record systems of the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and specifically the Pre-Assessment form completed by all students on entry with information about their parental background.

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  • Carr-Hill, Roy, 2020. "Inequalities in access to higher education in Africa: How large are they? Do they mirror the situation in the metropole 60 years ago?," International Journal of Educational Development, Elsevier, vol. 72(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:injoed:v:72:y:2020:i:c:s0738059319302548
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2019.102122
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