In this short video, Katelyn Donnelly gives her views on education reform in developing countries. She argues that it is important to focus on the demand side when developing accountability systems in the context of education. Adequate demand will put pressure on the accountability system, allowing the collection of regular and reliable data. Once demand is there and the data starts being reported, checks can be introduced to ensure the data is of high quality and is not being manipulated.

Katelyn also gives an insight into her views on the role of the private sector in delivering education in developing countries. The private sector can provide a bench mark against which to compare the public system, but it can also provide choice for parents, which is important in the developing world. If the public system is failing, parents will make choices to provide the best education that they can afford for their children. In many parts of the world the best option is low cost private schools. Private schools can provide an alternative to the public system, while at the same time assisting government schools to improve.

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