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
- Nepal's Ministry of Education website
- Nepal's Department of Education website
- UNESCO Education Statistics
- Wikipedia page on Education in Nepal
- Latest OLE Newsletter
