Expansion of schools in rural areas shows significant growth

The expansion of schools in the rural areas has shown significant growth, according to the Ministry of Education.
Asmara, 27 August 2011 – The expansion of schools in the rural areas has shown significant growth, according to the Ministry of Education.

Reports indicated that the number of schools ranging from elementary to secondary level rose from about 750 in 1996/7 to 1,681in 2010/2011 in which 1,176 is in the rural areas. In terms of the expansion of schools in regions in percentage, 274 are in Anseba region, 245 in the Southern Red Sea region, 224 in the Southern region, 286 in Gash-Barka region, 166 in the Central region and 225 in the Northern Red Sea region respectively. 

It was further stated that the achievements so far registered as part of the Government’s endeavors to ensure equitable expansion of schools across the country are gratifying.