Funding Higher Education in Rwanda through Loans or Grants: efficiency and equity arguments

dc.creator	Alphonse Semugaza
dc.date	2006-05-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:06:38Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:06:38Z
dc.identifier	1477-5557
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/f84280fd61ae4a60aa298c8f0d56b422
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/10646
dc.description	Contextualisation This research note describes a proposed study which aims to examine the issue of how higher education in Rwanda might be funded. The amount the government spends on one student at university equals that of 150 students in a primary school. Research carried out in other countries suggests that loans are more effective, and equitable, as a form of financial aid. The implications of this, for the Rwandan context are discussed. Abstract: This research note describes the background to and plans for, a study to examine whether, in the context of higher education in Rwanda, the provision of loans, instead of grants/scholarships as a means of financial support to students in university, is likely to enhance equity and efficiency. It also aims to examine whether the current system is effective in meeting the manpower and employment needs of Rwanda. The participants of the proposed study include Rectors, Vice-Rectors, and student leaders in public and private universities: participant perceptions will be collected through questionnaires and interviews. Those interviewed will also include the Minister of Finance and Education. Quantitative methods will also be used to analyse the relative efficiency of loans compared to scholarships. It is hoped that the results of the study will indicate whether loans are a more efficient and equitable financing method compared to scholarships.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Institute of Education, University of London
dc.relation	http://www.educatejournal.org/index.php?journal=educate&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=64
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1477-5557
dc.source	Educate~, Vol 5, Iss 2, Pp 11-18 (2006)
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	Funding Higher Education in Rwanda through Loans or Grants: efficiency and equity arguments
dc.type	article