Donor Policies and Practices in Conducting Education Sector Studies in Developing Countries: A Review and Critique

Abstract

This paper reviews the practices of 14 aid donors in conducting national education sector studies. It concludes that sector studies are conducted to guide donor investment, to assist educational improvement, and sometimes to assist developing countries to develop their capacities for policy research. These purposes in turn shape the methodology used: the composition of study teams, the role of the host government, the use of advisory committees, the nature of field visits, and the extent of donor coordination. The purpose of the study and values of the donor determine the audiences for the report and have major influence on its quality.

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