School funding formulas in Sri Lanka

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dc.contributor.authorArunatilake, Nisha
dc.contributor.authorJayawardena, Priyanka
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-25T09:03:41Z
dc.date.available2023-07-25T09:03:41Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractEducation Quality Inputs (EQI) scheme, a formula based resource allocation scheme, was introduced to give greater authority and resources to schools in decision making for improving teaching and learning methods in schools. This paper assesses its effectiveness in distributing funds and improving learning outcomes.Results show that the EQI scheme has improving equity. Smaller less facilitated schools rely on EQI funds more, but their utilization of funds is weaker. Evidence suggests that EQI funds have improved teaching, school attendance and learning. However, the effective usage of EQI funds is being affected by several factors as discussed in the paper.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://econspace.ips.lk/handle/789/4511
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectSchool finding formulasen_US
dc.subjectSri Lankaen_US
dc.titleSchool funding formulas in Sri Lankaen_US
dc.typeOtheren_US
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