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Literacy In India And China

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  • Jean Dreze

    (Delhi School of Economics)

  • Jackie Loh

    (Delhi School of Economics)

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This paper examines recent census-based evidence on literacy achievements in China and India. China is found to be far ahead of India in the field of. Basic education. In particular, China is close to the elimination of illiteracy in the younger age groups, while India is nowhere near achieving that goal. Educational disparities follow similar patterns in both countries, but tend to be sharper in India. China's lead in basic education was established during the pre-reform period, based on a strong Commitment to the widespread and equitable provision of schooling facilities at an early stage of development. This contrast in educational achievements in China and India is crucial in assessing their respective development experiences and reform programmes.

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  • Jean Dreze & Jackie Loh, 1995. "Literacy In India And China," Working papers 29, Centre for Development Economics, Delhi School of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:cde:cdewps:29
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    2. Motkuri, Venkatanarayana, 2013. "When Will India Achieve Universal Adult Literacy: Status and Prospects," MPRA Paper 48061, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    3. Motkuri, Venkatanarayana & Chaganti, Ravi, 2012. "Achieving Universal Literacy in Andhra Pradesh : Status and Prospects," MPRA Paper 48617, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised Aug 2013.

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