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Education is not only considered a basic human right but also represents an
investment in human capital, and as such is a vital component of a nation’s
development and prosperity. In fact, many studies have indicated that
investment in basic education yields a higher rate of return than investment
in industry or agriculture. However, in many developing countries the
burden of providing basic education lies mainly with the public sector,
which often lacks resources to supply it to a sufficient standard of quality.
The experiences of developed countries have shown that the private sector
can play a complementary and supporting role, and many nations now
offer incentives to promote private investment in this field.

The aim of this study is to investigate the obstacles hinder the participation
of the private sector in basic education in Palestine, and to make
appropriate recommendations to help decision-makers design policies
which will encourage the private sector to play a significant role in
developing human capital through basic education in Palestine. This will
reduce the burden on public finances, improve the quality of education
provided, and stimulate economic growth.

This policy research paper is one of fourteen studies that the Palestine
Economic Policy Research Institute (MAS) is undertaking as part of its
two-year ‘Enhancing private-sector competitiveness’ program, which is
generously funded by the International Development Research Centre
(IDRC), Canada. I would like to offer my sincere thanks to the IDRC for
supporting this series of studies.

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Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute - December 31, 2008 - Back to Resources Page