Primary Education Dropouts

Many primary-age students are dropping out of public schools in Lebanon. Although there are no accurate statistics on the student dropout rate in Lebanon, student dropout is leading to social, economic and political consequences that are hindering Lebanon¿s social and economic development. This book is concerned with what Lebanese NGOs and governmental agencies are doing on a national level to decrease the number of primary-age student dropouts. Accordingly, it explores three main areas. First, the nature of the dropout problem in public schools in Lebanon: extent, factors, and consequences. Second, the response of the NGOs and public agencies to the dropout problem: the programs adopted by these organizations and programs¿ outcomes. Third, recommendations suggested by the NGOs and public agencies to reduce the number of primary-age dropouts in Lebanon.