ZEF Colloquium on Inclusion in Indonesia's Education Sector: A Subnational Review of Gender Gaps and Children with Disabilities
January 21, 2021 | 14:30 h - 15:30 h
ZEF Colloquium
Thursday, January 21st at 1:30 pm CET
Speaker: Rythia Afkar (World Bank)
Title: Inclusion in Indonesia's Education Sector: A Subnational Review of Gender Gaps and Children with Disabilities
Registration: https://uni-bonn.zoom.us/j/98907843974?pwd=RXQvNlk5RmU1cVVtdWpUU08xaFdHdz09
Meeting ID: 989 0784 3974
Passcode: 977457
This study seeks to examine gender gaps and disability issues in education in Indonesia, and to suggest policy actions as well as future analytical and operational work to address these differences. Field visits were conducted to uncover drivers of gender differences, as well as issues of social inclusion, and to explore policy approaches to improve learning outcomes and educational achievement for all children. Secondary data analysis shows that Indonesia has demonstrated great progress on gender parity in education; however, the national averages mask important variations at the subnational level, including variations of significant male and female disadvantage between and within provinces. Women are still underrepresented in school and government leadership positions, as well as the workforce overall. Despite women making up the majority of the teaching workforce, men dominate the management and leadership roles in schools. The study also reveals significant challenges and offers policy recommendations to ensure inclusivity in education for children with disabilities.
Rythia Afkar is an Education Economist of the World Bank. She is currently based in Jakarta and works on education efficiency and quality as well as gender issues. Her recent policy-oriented research focuses on improved efficiency of education expenditure both at central and subnational levels in Indonesia. Other areas of her work include student assessment and inclusive education. Rythia previously worked on research on poverty and social assistance with the Poverty team in Indonesia. She holds a Doctoral Degree from the University of Bonn, Germany and received Master's Degrees in Quantitative Economics from the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne and the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
