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    The Threat to Education from Structural Adjustment: A Realistic Response

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    01/01/1989
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    Adams, J. D.
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    SUMMARY This article sets out several of the measures which could and ought to be undertaken in the education sectors of LDCs, given that the imposition of structural adjustment programmes in many of these countries is well underway. The article is concerned with the sustainability of large education budgets, particularly at the post?primary levels, and with policy options which will minimise the welfare effects of financial restraint across the education sector as a whole. Each measure suggested is considered in detail, alongside the rationale for its proposal and implementation. Resume III STRATEGIES D'ADJUSTEMENT: RECOUVREMENT DES FONDS, REFORME ADMINISTRATIVE ET STRUCTURELLE Ajustement structurel: une menace pour l'éducation Une réponse réaliste Cet article expose plusieurs mesures qui pourraient et devraient être entreprises dans les secteurs de l'éducation des pays sous développés, étant donné que l'imposition de programmes d'adjustement structurel est déjà mise en marche. L'article concerne la viabilité de larges budgets éducatifs, en particulier à des niveaux post?primaires, et avec des options de mesures qui minimiseront les effets sociaux des restrictions financières a travers l'ensemble du secteur éducatif. Chaque mesure suggérée est considerée en détail, ainsi que le raisonnement pour sa proposition et son instauration. Resumen III ESTRATEGIAS DE REAJUSTE: COSTO DE LA RECUPERACIÓN, MANEJO Y REFORMA ESTRUCTURAL La amenaza del ajuste estructural a la educación. Una respuesta realista Este artículo destaca varias de las medidas que pueden y deben tomarse en los sectores educacionales de los países menos desarrollados, dado que la imposición de los programas de ajuste estructural ya está funcionado en muchos de ellos. Este articulo se centra en la factibilidad de mantener voluminosos presupuestos educacionales, particularmente en los niveles postprimarios, así como en las opciones políticas que minimizarán los efectos sobre el bienestar causados por las restricciones financieras sobre el sector educacional como un todo. Se examina en detalle cada medida sugerida, así como la racionalidad de su proposición e implementación.
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    Adams, J. D. (1989) The Threat to Education from Structural Adjustment: A Realistic Response. IDS Bulletin 20(1): 50-54
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    10.1111/j.1759-5436.1989.mp20001009.x
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    IDS Bulletin Vol. 20 Nos. 1
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