Is it a Priority?Prof. E. P. Bhalalusesa University of Dar
Is it a Priority?Prof. E. P. Bhalalusesa University of Dar
Is it a Priority?Prof. E. P. Bhalalusesa University of Dar
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What do statistics say about<br />
l<strong>it</strong>eracy in Tanzania?<br />
‣ In 2000 a national report assessing challenges<br />
and achievements <strong>of</strong> Education For All (EFA) in<br />
Tanzania pointed out that although Tanzania<br />
has a strong comm<strong>it</strong>ment to ensuring the<br />
realization <strong>of</strong> EFA goals, the progress has been<br />
much slower than anticipated.<br />
‣ It noted w<strong>it</strong>h concern that the l<strong>it</strong>eracy rate,<br />
which reached almost 90% in 1986, has<br />
dropped to 84% in 1992 and has been<br />
dropping at the rate <strong>of</strong> 2% annually.