Assessing cost-effectiveness with equity of a programme targeting marginalised girls in secondary schools in Tanzania. Issue 1 (2nd January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sabates, Ricardo; Rose, Pauline; Alcott, Benjamin; Delprato, Marcos
• Is Part Of: Journal of development effectiveness. Volume 13:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 28
• Page End: 46
• Publication Date: 2021-01-02
• Subjects: Cost effectiveness -- equity -- Girls' Education -- Tanzania; Economic development -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; Economic development; Economic history; Developing countries; Periodicals; 338.91724
• DOI: 10.1080/19439342.2020.1844782
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1943-9342

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Cost-effectiveness studies rarely pay explicit attention to whether resources are used effectively to benefit the most marginalised. By linking a quasi-experimental design with detailed financial information, we analyse the cost-effectiveness of the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED)'s programme in Tanzania. The programme provides targeted, multi-dimensional support to marginalised girls in government secondary schools in deprived rural areas. We find the cost-effectiveness of CAMFED's programme to be similar to interventions designed for more advantaged populations who are easier (and less costly) to reach. There is further evidence of positive spill-over effects to boys in the schools supported by CAMFED.