The State of Ceara in Brazil is a Role Model for Reducing Learning Poverty

This report presents the case of the state of Ceara in Brazil that overcame adverse socioeconomic conditions to substantially improve education outcomes with efficient use of resources. Despite having the 5th lowest GDP per capita among the 26 Brazilian states, the 9-million-inhabitant state of Cear...

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Main Author: Loureiro, Andre
Other Authors: Evans, David K., Lautharte, Ildo, Cruz, Louisee
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C The World Bank 2020
Series:World Bank E-Library Archive
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