Madagascar: The challenge of expanding secondary education and training

This report, produced with the help of Madagascar's national education team in 2006-07, is designed to contribute to ongoing education reform discussions. It analyzes the constraints to system expansion and presents possible next steps for an appropriate course of action. To promote a more competitive economy in Madagascar in the 21st century, the government expects to increase the average years of schooling from the current 4.5 years to 9-10 years by 2015 for relative age groups. This report discusses the ongoing reform and its impact and provides suggestions for implementation. The report is intended to be used as a discussion instrument and to be disseminated among Madagascar's stakeholders in education.