In an effort to better understand some of the opportunities in and constraints to providing financial services for education, particularly in relation to providers that supplement or complement public education, Educate A Child commissioned a study to explore access to financial services by both the users and the providers of education.
The findings of this research conducted by Results for Development, and international consultant, Claire Trainar are both encouraging and discouraging. There are several innovate approaches available, some of which show potential. Unfortunately, few have been adapted sufficiently to make a significant difference at the primary level.
Ultimately, the findings and analysis encourage serious consideration of alternative ways to provide financial services for education—especially to those who are most disadvantaged and seeking education at the primary level.
