Abstract
The influence of population on the economy is seemingly straightforward. It is about having enough resources to meet the needs of the growing number of people. This study explored access to resources between urban and non/lessurban populations and its impact on basic education development using evidence from Cebu Province because the population and development policy of the Philippine government has not been consistent. With Cebu Province registering a 2.44 exponential annual population growth rate between 1990 and 2000, the number of school entrants is not likely to abate. The results of the study showed a disturbing gender-related phenomenon because there are significantly more girls than boys attending and graduating from high school in both settings. Furthermore, girls tended to have higher access to basic education compared to boys as shown in their levels of educational attainment. Thus, it is imperative for both the public and private sector to adequately respond to the continued growth of the school age population as it impacts on the quality of basic education through a clear and consistent popdev policy.
Recommended Citation
Cañete, Leodinito Y.
(2011)
"Reviewing the Effects of Population Growth
on Basic Education Development,"
CNU Journal of Higher Education: Vol. 5:
Iss.
1, Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70997/2546-1796.1078
Available at:
https://jhe.researchcommons.org/journal/vol5/iss1/8