Education and Health for Inclusiveness

Nikola Spatafora
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Frederic Halsey Rogers and Deon Filmer

No 2021/060, IMF Working Papers from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: We discuss existing shortfalls and inequalities in the accumulation of human capital—knowledge, skills, and health. We analyze their immediate and systemic causes, and assess the scope for public intervention. The broad policy goals should be to improve: the quality, and not just the quantity, of education and health care; outcomes for disadvantaged groups; and lifelong outcomes. The means to achieve these goals, while maximizing value for money, include: focusing on results rather than just inputs; moving from piecemeal interventions to systemic reform; and adopting a “whole-of-society” approach. Reforms must be underpinned by a robust evidence base.

Keywords: Inclusive Growth.; WP; primary care; transfer program; basic education; health outcome; complement teacher training; computer-assisted learning; good health; secondary education; Education; Health; Inclusive Growth; Human capital; Health care; Labor force; Global (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 47
Date: 2021-03-05
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