New website looks to boost knowledge of economics in education sector

The Economics of Education, a new World Bank website, has gone online recently as a tool to help boost knowledge in education sector economics.

The website covers all levels of education. It also relates to work in other sectors as diverse as health, infrastructure and private sector development.

Economics of Education Cluster leader Harry Patrinos said the site's first activity would be to present results of recent evaluations of school-based management programmes from around the world.

Another project would look at public-private partnerships in education, with a focus on creating and presenting evidence-based lessons.

The bank was also working with global experts on topics such as school quality and assessments.

The main aims of the Economics of Education group include:

• identifying opportunities for improved efficiency, equity and quality of education, and promoting effective education reform processes
  
  
• helping improve knowledge of what drives education outcomes and results
  
  
• strengthening the links of education systems with the labour market.

The Economics of Education website is at this web page.