African Community Psychology | 13 September 2006
Community-Based Education Initiatives' Influence on School Attendance and Dropout Rates in Rural Malawi: A Survey Study
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Abstract
Community-based education initiatives have been proposed as a means to address educational disparities in rural areas of developing countries like Malawi. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather data from a representative sample of schools. The survey revealed that community-based education initiatives significantly increased school attendance by 20% compared to control groups without such programmes. Community-based education initiatives play a crucial role in improving educational outcomes, particularly for primary school students in rural Malawi. Further implementation of these initiatives should be prioritised alongside other socio-economic interventions to enhance educational access and success.