Improving Education Quality: The Returns to Teacher Training In Madagascar, Republic of Madagascar

Selected Issues Papers, April 1, 2025

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Authors: Kodjovi M. Eklou, Ialy Rasoamanana, Joanne Tan, Mamy Andrianarilala, Rolland Andrianjaka, Chrystelle Tsafack, Almedina Music
Published: April 1, 2025
Series: Selected Issues Papers
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229005005.018

Human Capital Index is 0.39.
Learning poverty rates are described as high.
The current share of qualified primary school teachers is 15 percent.
Doubling the share of qualified primary school teachers from 15 to 30 percent would raise per capita real GDP growth by around 2.5 to 3.1 percentage points in Madagascar.
Teacher training is highlighted as playing a central role in improving educational outcomes and enabling Madagascar to harness its demographic dividend.

Economic growth is hindered by an inadequately skilled workforce.
Low and stagnating Human Capital Index (0.39) and high learning poverty rates frame the education quality challenge in Madagascar.

Current qualified primary school teacher share: 15 percent.
Target qualified primary school teacher share considered: 30 percent.
Estimated effect on per capita real GDP growth from doubling qualified teachers: around 2.5 to 3.1 percentage points.

By Kodjovi M. Eklou, Ialy Rasoamanana, Joanne Tan, Mamy Andrianarilala, Rolland Andrianjaka, Chrystelle Tsafack, Almedina Music.
Date: April 1, 2025.
Series: Selected Issues Papers 2025, Issue 027, 22 pages.

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