Education of the most marginalized groups

Over 4 million children aged 9-14 remain out of school. National and regional data indicate that 67 percent of children who enter first grade will complete sixth grade and only 3.4 percent of ten year olds can read a simple text with comprehension. Significant disparities persist between geographic zones, socioeconomic groups, and genders - with girls’ enrollment dropping off more sharply than boys’ after primary school.