State-run educational institutions normally do not have a good reputation in developing countries. All too often, they do not perform convincingly. That is true at all levels, from primary schools
to universities. In response, privatesector education is expanding fast. On the upside, private institutions are creating additional opportunities. On the downside, they are most likely to further deepen social disparities.
This focus section directly relates to the UN’s 4th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG): Quality education. It also has a bearing on the other SDGs
