OLPC Nepal/Background

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National Education Background

UNICEF Education Statistics in Nepal from 2003-2007 Numbers
Youth (15–24 years) literacy rate, 2003–2007, male 85%
Youth (15–24 years) literacy rate, 2003–2007, female 73%
Percentage of population with phones 12%
Percentage of population that use Internet 1%
Primary School Enrollment Ratio, gross male to gross female (2003-2008) 127:126
Primary School Enrollment Ratio, net male to net female (2003-2008) 78:74
Primary School Attendance Ratio, net male to net female (2003-2008) 86:82



Current Educational Programs

  • The School Sector Reform Plan (2009-2015): The SSRP is a major undertaking by the government and supported by the donors and other stakeholders. Most of the education budget goes to this program.

Other Resources

OLPC's Work In Nepal

  • Latest OLE Newsletter

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