Educational inequalities in Sri Lanka : national data and local perspectives on access, quality and learning outcomes

First Published – 2018 ISBN: 978-955-3628-27-5 National Library of Sri Lanka – Cataloguing of Publication Data

"Thus this study scrutinises the extent of educational inequality in Sri Lanka in terms of access, quality and learning outcomes and investigates which factors contribute to educational inequality on a macro and micro level. Secondary education is emphasised, as educational inequality starts to become more distinct at this point. The study is based on a discussion of the available literature, primary data from the ACTED-CEPA (Citizen Report Card) studies, qualitative interviews with key stakeholders and the Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2016. First, a national overview on educational inequalities is provided, before local dynamics and interdependencies in three district case studies are more thoroughly scrutinised."