Improving National Education Systems After COVID-19

Improving National Education Systems After COVID-19 Moving Forward After PIRLS 2021 and PISA 2022 Open access book Editors: This open access book compares and analyses the results in twelve countries of the two latest international student assessments: Progress in International Reading Literacy Study 2021 (PIRLS) and the Programme for International Student Assessment 2022 (PISA) and triesContinue reading “Improving National Education Systems After COVID-19”

The Returns to Education Turn 50: Reflections on the Work of George Psacharopoulos

“One finding that deserves attention is that since the first time a 10% rate of return was estimated in the United States using 1939 census data, it has stayed nearly the same for over eighty years.” — George Psacharopoulos, 2024 I had the pleasure of guest editing the special issue of Education Economics ‘The ReturnsContinue reading “The Returns to Education Turn 50: Reflections on the Work of George Psacharopoulos”

The Mis-Education of Women in Afghanistan: From Wage Premiums to Economic Losses

The Mis-Education of Women in Afghanistan: From Wage Premiums to Economic Losses Rafiuddin Najam, Harry Anthony Patrinos & Raja Bentaouet Kattan World Bank Policy Research Working Paper 10888 | DOI 10.1596/1813-9450-10888 | September 2024 This paper uses microdata from the Labor Force and Household Surveys conducted in Afghanistan to show the wage premium differences forContinue reading “The Mis-Education of Women in Afghanistan: From Wage Premiums to Economic Losses”

Non-linearities in the Returns to Education in Mexico

Now online Garcia-Moreno, Vicente & Patrinos, Harry Anthony, 2013. “Non-linearities in the Returns to Education in Mexico,” The Empirical Economics Letters 12(6): 593-597. Previous findings of non-linearities in the returns to education are cited asevidence of sheepskin effects. But recent evidence from Mexico suggests otherwise. The returns to schooling by year are quite linear, thisContinue reading “Non-linearities in the Returns to Education in Mexico”

Announcement

I’m thrilled to announce that I will be joining the University of Arkansas as the Head of the Department of Education Reform in August. During my time at the World Bank, I’ve learned a lot and worked with great people. I was involved in great projects, research, managed superb teams, and worked with governments aroundContinue reading “Announcement”

Education, Cultural Heritage, and Indigenous Peoples’ Economic Development

11 July 16:40 — 17:40 EdHeroes Global Forum Despite comprising 6 percent of the world population, Indigenous Peoples protect 80 percent of the Earth’s biodiversity. At the same time, they are over-represented among those living in extreme poverty (World Bank). Today, more than ever, Indigenous Peoples’ long-standing stewardship of the environment, leadership and knowledge are critical toContinue reading “Education, Cultural Heritage, and Indigenous Peoples’ Economic Development”

Cultural Heritage in Education

Cultural Heritage in Education | (News and Research 387) Education, Cultural Heritage, and Indigenous Peoples’ Economic Development | July 11, 2024 | Location: Online | Despite comprising 6% of the world population, Indigenous Peoples protect 80% of the Earth’s biodiversity. At the same time, they are over-represented among those living in extreme poverty. Today, moreContinue reading “Cultural Heritage in Education”

Improving Education Quality can Help Countries Realize Economic Benefits and Ensure Long-term Prosperity

News and Research 386 Ministry of Finance – Bahrain, World Bank hold seminar (Bahrain News Agency) | Within the framework of the existing cooperation with the World Bank, the Ministry of Finance and National Economy hosted a seminar presented by the World Bank. The seminar reviewed the results of the latest economic developments report for theContinue reading “Improving Education Quality can Help Countries Realize Economic Benefits and Ensure Long-term Prosperity”