Girls Take Over
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Does provision of food in school increase girls' enrollment? Evidence from schools in sub-Saharan Africa.
BACKGROUND The problem of low female literacy rates in Africa starts with low primary school enrollment, particularly in areas of high food insecurity. The provision of food in, and through, schools is considered to be one way of enrolling more girls in school, keeping them enrolled, and enhancing their adult well-being and productivity as a result. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of pro...
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تاریخ انتشار 2011