Social Spending and Outcomes in Madagascar: Republic of Madagascar
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Summary:
The paper examines Madagascar's education, health, and social assistance spending and outcomes. Government spending on education is relatively low compared to peers, and the quality of education has deteriorated. The paper recommends allocating more resources to the sector, ensuring transparent and merit-based teacher recruitment mechanisms, and strengthening teacher training and incentives. Health spending is also low, and the health system faces challenges in malnutrition, immunization, and service delivery. Additional domestic resources and large-scale structural reforms are needed. Social safety net programs have limited coverage and low spending, and expanding them should be a top priority to reduce poverty and support vulnerable populations.
Series:
Selected Issues Paper No. 2023/035
Subject:
Education Education spending Expenditure Health International organization Monetary policy Social assistance spending
Frequency:
Regular
English
Publication Date:
June 5, 2023
ISBN/ISSN:
9798400244520/2958-7875
Stock No:
SIPEA2023035
Format:
Paper
Pages:
17
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