Taking advantage of catastrophes: education privatization reforms in contexts of emergency

Fontdevila, C., Verger, A. and Zancajo, A. (2017) Taking advantage of catastrophes: education privatization reforms in contexts of emergency. In: Koinzer, T., Nikolai, R. and Waldow, F. (eds.) Private Schools and School Choice in Compulsory Education. Springer VS: Wiesbaden, pp. 223-244. ISBN 9783658171049

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Abstract

Episodes of disaster are powerful triggers of education reform. The sense of urgency and bewilderment associated with catastrophic situations (including natural disaster or armed conflicts) prove a seizable opportunity for education reform advocates, rendering other stakeholders more receptive to drastic interventions. In particular, catastrophic situations are distinctive enablers of privatization and pro-market education reforms in that they allow for a particularly accelerated and drastic advancement of such types of reforms.

Item Type:Book Sections
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Zancajo, Dr Adrian
Authors: Fontdevila, C., Verger, A., and Zancajo, A.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Robert Owen Centre
Publisher:Springer VS
ISBN:9783658171049

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