Private sector involvement in education: a perspective from Nepal and Pakistan – Submission to the Committee on Rights of the Children Theme Day 2002

This paper seeks to provide insight into the role and impact of private sector involvement on children’s educational rights in South Asia. Two case studies commissioned by Save the Children with support from UNICEF, form the primary reference in identifying emerging issues and subsequent recommendations. A first case study was conducted in Jhapa, Nepal and supported by a further case study undertaken in Karachi, Pakistan. In recognition of the regional importance of India, recent studies on private sector provision of education in this country were also drawn upon.