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Target 2a: Ensure that all boys and girls complete a full course of primary schooling
2.1 Net enrolment ratio in primary education
2.2 Proportion of pupils starting grade 1 who reach last grade of primary
2.3 Literacy rate of 15-24 year-olds, women and men


Broadening education opportunities and upgrading the national education system have been central to the government’s strategy to foster national unity, support economic growth and reduce poverty. Where there is a right to education, people’s access to and enjoyment of other rights is enhanced.

Where We Are Now  

Goal 2. Achieve Universal Primary Education
TARGET 3: Ensure that, by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike, will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling.
 Net enrolment ratio in primary education (%)      
                       Both sexes 95.4   (2004)
                       Boys 95.6   (2004)
                       Girls 95.3   (2004)
 Proportion of pupils starting grade 1 who reach last grade of primary (%)      
                       Both sexes 97.7   (2002)
                       Boys 98.0   (2002)
                       Girls 97.3   (2002)
 Literacy rate of 15-24 year-olds (%)      
                       Both sexes 97.2   (2000)
                       Male 97.2   (2000)
                       Female 97.3   (2000)
 
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