Education, Poverty and Inequality in South Asia

Research question/goal: 

South Asia is affected by high levels of poverty and inequality with high levels of exclusion from the education system particularly of girls. While primary enrolment of girls has seen large increases, many girls drop out of education not only because of poverty but also because of child marriage and corresponding social norms. Education of girls that dropped out of the regular education system is thus of particular concern. The research project is looking into possible approaches that could foster education of these children.

Current stage: 

Using randomized controlled trials (RCT) as the most reliable methodology for causal attribution, this project aims to empirically analyse the impact of interventions to reduce poverty and inequality in South Asia. For such research projects additional funding for primary data collection is required. A project application for Digital education in India was developed and submitted to the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) for funding for primary data collection. The funding decision was negative, though. Alternative funding options are currently being explored.

Fact sheet

Funding: 
MZES
Duration: 
2019 to 2025
Status: 
in preparation
Data Sources: 
Data collection
Geographic Space: 
Pakistan

Publications