ECONOMIC REFLECTIONS : Govt should support private education, not ruin it

Since last year, the government has shown great desire to have some direct control over tuition rates for private education. Earlier this month, a circular was issued instructing private schools not to increase school fees for the 2016 academic year until they receive further instructions from the Commissioner of Education. While the reasons for such control might be noble, this initiative is seriously misguided.

TheCitizen

Habari Zinazoendana

9 years ago

AllAfrica.Com

22 Dec

Tanzania: Economic Reflections - Govt Should Support Private Education, Not ...

Tanzania: Economic Reflections - Govt Should Support Private Education, Not ...
AllAfrica.com
Since last year, the government has shown great desire to have some direct control over tuition rates for private education. Earlier this month, a circular was issued instructing private schools not to increase school fees for the 2016 academic year ...
Experts end work on indicative feesDaily News | The National Newspaper (press release) (blog)

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IPPmedia

24 Feb

Private sector urged to support education improvement initiatives

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Private sector urged to support education improvement initiatives
IPPmedia
Private institutions are been called on to support government efforts to improve education in the country by facilitating capacity building efforts for teachers. Speaking late last week at the opening of a workshop for English and Mathematics teachers, the ...

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

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ECONOMIC REFLECTIONS : World Trade Organisation in perspective

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TheCitizen

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Ruto says private sector key to economic growth

>Deputy President William Ruto has urged local and international investors to take advantage of numerous investment opportunities in Kenya.

 

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TheCitizen

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Albino society seeks private sector support

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The Citizen Daily

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Tanzania private sector mobilises support for government on Coronavirus

Tanzania private sector mobilises support for government on Coronavirus  The Citizen DailyTanzanian President Under Fire For Worship Meetings Amid Virus  BloombergPresidents Magufuli says coronavirus cannot survive in churches  Standard DigitalCovid-19 cases in Tanzania now rise to 12, says President Magufuli  The Citizen DailyWATCH: “We’re Not Closing Churches, Corona Can’t Survive In Jesus’ Body.” – Tanzania President Magufuli  pindula.co.zwView Full coverage on Google...

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

12 Feb

The private side of the education coin in Tanzania

I have been following up with interest the various articles that have been appearing in the local media together with the views of the government, the public education sector and parents on the provision, quality and cost of education in both the public and private sectors.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

02 Dec

Give women education, economic empowerment

Today, the world enters the second week of the programme entitled “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence”. In the past week, numerous issues have emerged. Women have spoken more openly on their plight while charting the way forward.

 

10 years ago

IPPmedia

12 Mar

Women's education vital for economic development

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Women's education vital for economic development
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A research paper titled 'Increasing girls' and women participation in basic education� written by Nelly P. Stromquist argues that education is a tool for women�s advancement. (File Photo). On March 8, 2015, women worldwide celebrated an International ...

 

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