An Empirical Study on Educational Finances in Eritrea - a Case Study on Central Region

Abstract

Educa tional investment is an engine of economic growth and development in Eritrea while this is widely accepted, little empirical research has been conducted on the topic particularly on Eritrea. This study intends to delve and understand the global strategies of financing education, e pecialJy in secondary education and compare them with Eritrea to verify where Eritrea stands. This paper analy es patterns of educational finances in secondary education in Eritrea particularly in the Central region (zoba -Maekel). It presents data on selected secondary schools in Maekel region and other related data tables with the results observed during the study period and also focuses on the financing secondary education, especially in Maekel region. It also provides the pattern of financing both from public and other related non-governmental organisations. Sustainable public expenditure sourced through stakeholder and other income generating re ources. External support systems and government subsid es can continue to supoort school education in the long in run