Countries

Overseas institutions in collaboration

Lead researchers

Project description

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: ActionAid, FIVDB, Grameen Shikkha and Dhaka Ahsania Mission

Ms. Tahsinah Ahmed and Mr. Talat Mahmud
Save the Children USA

Reading for children in Bangladesh

Botswana

Botswana: University of Botswana

Dr. Máiréad Dunne and Dr. Fiona Leach,
University of Sussex Institute of Education

Gendered school experiences: the impact on retention and achievement in two countries

Botswana

Botswana: Institute of Development Policy Analysis,

Professor Christopher Colclough and Samer Al-Samarri,
Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex

Public expenditure and primary education outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa

Egypt

Egypt: Program Planning and Monitoring Unit, Ministry of Education

Ms. Jenny Leach,
Open University

Improving the teaching of literacy, numeracy and science: developing teacher capacity to exploit the potential of ICT

Ghana

Ghana: University of Cape Coast

Dr. Fiona Leach,
University of Sussex

The abuse of girls in African schools

Ghana

Ghana: University College of Education, Winneba

D. W. Kent, P.J. Towse
Centre for Studies in Science and Mathematics Education, University of Leeds

Bridging the gap: linking school and the world of work

Ghana

Ghana: Institute of Education, University of Cape Coast

Dr. Máiréad Dunne and Dr. Fiona Leach,
University of Sussex Institute of Education

Gendered school experiences: the impact on retention and achievement in two countries

Ghana

Ghana: Institute of Education, University of Cape Coast

Dr John Pryor
Centre for International Education, University of Sussex
Mr Joseph Ghartey Ampiah
Institute of Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Understandings of education in an African village: the impact of information and communication technologies

Guyana

Guyana: Institute for Distance and Continuing Education, University of Guyana, Georgetown

Dr. Barbara Spronk
International Extension College, Cambridge

Technologies for learning: how can they be used to benefit women learners at the margins?

India

India: National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore

Dr. Ramya Subrahmanian,
IDS, University of Sussex
Dr. Yusuf Sayed, Centre for International Education, University of Sussex,
Dr. Caroline Dyer, School of Education, University of Manchester

Learning about inclusion and exclusion in education: policy and implementation in India and South Africa - exploring the processes at school level

Jamaica

Jamaica: University of the West Indies

Dr. Tony Sewell and Professor Barry Chevannes,
School of Education, University of Leeds

Masculinities, education and social exclusion: a study of emergent masculinities in Jamaica and models for change

Kenya

Kenya: independent consultant

Professor Roy Carr-Hill
Institute of Education

Understanding the impact of HIV / AIDS on educational systems in selected southern African countries, both locally and nationally

Malawi

Malawi: Centre for Educational Research and Training

Professor Keith Lewin, Dr. Yusuf Sayed
Centre for International Education, University of Sussex

The private sector in skills for development: a study of the development of post basic private and public-private provision of schooling in developing countries

Malawi

Malawi: Centre for Education Research and Training, University of Malawi

Professor Christopher Colclough and Samer Al-Samarri,
Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex

Public expenditure and primary education outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa

Malawi

Malawi: Malawi Institute of Education / Centre for Educational Research and Training

Dr. Fiona Leach,
University of Sussex

The abuse of girls in African  schools

Malawi

Malawi: University of Malawi

Dr. Harold Thomas
ECTIS 2000 Ltd / International Centre for Higher Education Management, University of Bath

Skills for employment: the links between higher education and employers and recognition of educational qualifications in Malawi

Malawi

Malawi: Centre for Education Research and Training, University of Malawi

Dr. Paul Bennell, Mr. Samer-Al-Samarrai
Paul Bennett and Associates

Where has all the education gone? Tracer surveys of secondary school leavers and university graduates in four countries in sub-Saharan Africa

Mozambique

Mozambique: Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health, Maputo

Professor Roy Carr-Hill
Institute of Education

Understanding the impact of HIV / AIDS on educational systems in selected southern African countries, both locally and nationally

Nigeria

Nigeria: National Teacher’s Institute, Kaduna

Tony Wrightson,
Dr. Felicity Binns
International Extension College, Cambridge

Teacher education at a distance; impact on development in the community - examining existing programmes, action research

Nigeria

Nigeria: Yaba College of Technology and Kaduna Polytechnic

Dr. Aminu Mamman,
Institute for Development Policy and Management,
University of Manchester

The interface between the labour market and vocational education and training provision in Nigeria

Nigeria

Nigeria: Nomadic Education Centre, University of Maiduguri; National Commission for Nomadic Education; University of Jos

Jason Pennells
International Extension College, Cambridge

Nomadic education in Nigeria - strategic directions for improving education access for nomads, pastoralists and migrants

Rwanda

Rwanda: Kigali Institute of Education

Dr. Leon Tikly
University of Bristol

Globalisation and skills for development in Tanzania and Rwanda; implications for education and training policy and practice

Somaliland

Somaliland: Local Africa Educational Trust

Mr. Geoff Welford,
University of Leeds
Dr. Michael Brophy,
Africa Educational Trust

Flexible approaches to education in sub-Saharan Africa: improving access and retention

Southern Africa: (Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe)

South Africa: Thusano School of Public Health; South African Medical Research Council

George Ellison, Meg Wiggins, Ginny Brunton, James Thomas, Sandy Oliver,
Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education, University of London

Capacity-building for the evaluation of HIV/AIDS education

South Africa  (plus Malawi, Zambia and Ghana)

South Africa: Centre for Advancement of Science and Mathematics Education (CASME), University of Natal, Durban,

Professor T.J. Russell, Professor K. Hart
Dept of Education, University of Liverpool

Research into assessment of numeracy and literacy achievements in disadvantaged primary school populations

South Africa

South Africa: Department of Labour

Mike Felton, Information, Training And Development
Yusuf Sayed, Institute of Education and Centre for International Education,
Sally Dench, Institute for Employment Studies,
Matthew Smith, Strategy and Tactics (South Africa)

The skills gap: research into work place skills of further education students and labour market requirements in today’s South Africa

South Africa

South Africa: University of Fort Hare, King Williams Town

Ms. Jenny Leach,
Open University

Improving the teaching of literacy, numeracy and science: developing teacher capacity to exploit the potential of ICT

South Africa

South Africa: University of Cape Town; also university of Durban Westville, Rhodes University,

Dr. Ramya Subrahmanian,
IDS, University of Sussex
Dr. Yusuf Sayed, Centre for International Education, University of Sussex,
Dr. Caroline Dyer, School of Education, University of Manchester

Learning about inclusion and exclusion in education: policy and implementation in India and South Africa

South Africa

South Africa: UNISA Department of Development Administration

Alan Thomas, Dr. Hazel Johnson, Dr. Sheila Tyler
Open University

Improving the effectiveness of education for development policy and management

South Africa

South Africa: to be confirmed

Professor Keith Lewin, Dr. Yusuf Sayed
Centre for International Education, University of Sussex

The private sector in skills for development: a study of the development of post basic private and public-private provision of schooling

St Lucia (plus St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada)

St Lucia: Sir Arthur Lewis Community College

Dr. Derrick Armstrong, Ms. Ann Cheryl Namsoo, Dr. Sonia Severin, Mrs Jennifer Lavia,
School of Education, University of Sheffield

Special and Inclusive education in the Eastern Caribbean: Policy, practice and provision

the Sudan

The Sudan: Skills for Southern Sudan

Mr. Geoff Welford,
University of Leeds
Dr. Michael Brophy,
Africa Educational Trust

Flexible approaches to education in Sub-Saharan Africa: improving access and retention

Tanzania

Tanzania: HR-Consult, Dar-es-Salaaam

Dr. Paul Bennell, Mr. Samer-Al-Samarrai
Paul Bennett and Associates

Where has all the education gone? Tracer surveys of secondary school leavers and university graduates in four countries in sub-Saharan Africa

Tanzania

Tanzania: Afro-Aid Development Consultants; Dept. of Educational Studies, University of Dar-es-Salaam

Professor Roy Carr-Hill
Institute of Education

Understanding the impact of HIV / AIDS on educational systems in selected southern African countries, both locally and nationally

Tanzania

Tanzania: Demographic Training Unit, University of Dar-es-Salaam

Professor W.T.S. Gould
University of Liverpool

Demographic and social demand based estimates for school enrolment and teachers in HIV/AIDS affected African populations

Tanzania

Tanzania: Dept of Educational Planning and Administration, Faculty of Education, University of Dar-es- Salaam

Dr. Roger Garrett,
Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol

Child labour and its impact on children’s access and participation in primary education: a case study from Tanzania

Tanzania

Tanzania: University of Dar-es-Salaam

Dr. Leon Tikly
University of Bristol

Globalisation and skills for development in Tanzania and Rwanda; implications for education and training policy and practice

Tanzania

Tanzania: Wailes Primary School, Dar-es-Salaam

Susie Miles, Mel Ainscow, Sue Stubbs
University of Manchester

Understanding community initiatives to improve access to education

Tanzania

Tanzania: Faculty of Education, University of Dar es Salaam

Bridging the gap: linking school and the world of work

Thailand

Thailand: Department of Non-formal Education

Dr. Hilary Perraton,
International Research Foundation for Open Learning

Strengthening basic education through open and distance learning: an action research project

Uganda

Uganda: Dept. of Sociology, University of Makerere

Dr. Paul Bennell, Mr. Samer-Al-Samarrai
Paul Bennett and Associates

Where has all the education gone? Tracer surveys of secondary school leavers and university graduates in four countries in sub-Saharan Africa

Uganda (plus Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe; Africa-wide)

Uganda: Directorate for Ethics and Integrity, Office of the President
FAWE

Judith Mirsky,
Panos Institute

Sexual harassment in schools and universities: assessing the evidence

Uganda

Uganda: Makerere University, Ugandan Ministry of Education and Sports

Dr. Thomas Black,
School of Educational Studies,
University of Surrey

Investigating skill links between secondary education and small business success in Uganda

Uganda

Uganda: Economic and Policy Research Centre, Makerere University

Professor Christopher Colclough and Samer Al-Samarri,
Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex

Public expenditure and primary education outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa

Uganda

Uganda: Dept. of Adult Education and Communication Studies, University of Makerere

Professor Roy Carr-Hill
Institute of Education

Understanding the impact of HIV / AIDS on educational systems in selected southern African countries, both locally and nationally

Uganda

Uganda: Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo (ITEK)

Tony Wrightson,
Dr. Felicity Binns
International Extension College, Cambridge

Teacher education at a distance; impact on development in the community

Uganda

Uganda: Dept. of Population Studies, Makerere University

Professor W.T.S. Gould
University of Liverpool

Demographic and social demand based estimates for school enrolment and teachers in HIV/AIDS affected African populations

Zambia

Tanzania: Wailes Primary School, Dar-es-Salaam

Susie Miles, Mel Ainscow, Sue Stubbs
University of Manchester

Understanding community initiatives to improve access to education

Zambia

Zambia: University of Zambia

Dr. Marilyn Leask,
NFER

Using ICT to increase the effectiveness of Community-based non-formal Education for Rural People in sub-Saharan Africa (the CERP project)

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Open University; Southern African Research Institute in Policy Studies

Alan Thomas, Dr. Hazel Johnson, Dr. Sheila Tyler
Open University

Improving the effectiveness of education for development policy and management - programme assessment

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Africa University

Dr. Fiona Leach,
University of Sussex

The abuse of girls in Africa  schools; trialling and dissemination of some strategic interventions to tackle the issue

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Dept. of Economics, University of Zimbabwe

Dr. Paul Bennell, Mr. Samer-Al-Samarrai
Paul Bennett and Associates

Where has all the education gone? Tracer surveys of secondary school leavers and university graduates in four countries in sub-Saharan Africa