Next Up for Developing Nations: Secondary Schooling.

The widespread move toward a free basic education for all in developing nations has raised parents' and policymakers' interest in secondary education. In general, policymakers in such countries, as well as many development strategists, believe that there is a link between secondary education and the opportunity to compete vigorously in a global economy. Some of the challenges to secondary education in developing countries are discussed.

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