African Economics of Education (Economics/Education crossover) | 14 April 2003
Conflict and Displacement: Impacts on Education Access in South Sudan,
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Abstract
The ongoing conflict in South Sudan has significantly impacted access to education for its population, particularly children and youth. The study employed a comparative analysis of data collected from government records and interviews with education stakeholders, focusing on different regions affected by conflict. Educational facilities were destroyed or abandoned in areas where violence occurred, leading to a significant reduction in school attendance rates among displaced populations. Conflict and displacement have had detrimental effects on educational access, particularly affecting the most vulnerable groups such as girls and children from marginalized communities. Investment in alternative education programmes and infrastructure recovery should be prioritised to mitigate long-term educational disruptions caused by conflict.