Private sector involvement in education a review of World Bank activities
Harry Anthony Patrinos; Naoki Umemiya,
The global market for education is large and growing, estimated by some to be worth more than $2 trillion. Employment in the education sector makes up about 5 percent of the total labor force in most countries. Household spending on education is considerable in many countries. ...

The Impact of Private Provision of Public Education
Felipe Barrera-Osorio
In 1999, the city of Bogotá, Colombia launched the Concession School program designed to broaden the coverage and quality of basic education. It consists of a contract between a group of private schools and the public educational system such that private agents provide education ...

Trends in Private Sector Development in World Bank Education projects
Shobbana Sosale
Education can be a strategic investment. Education is important for developing human capital, improving productivity and promoting economic growth. Historically education has been financed and provided by the private sector. During the 20 century, education became the domain ...