Female Education and Mission: A Burkina Faso Experience (Regnum Studies in Mission)

Front Cover Female Education and Mission Series Preface Series Editors Female Education and Mission Dedication Contents Acknowledgements Forewords Introduction What is the Level of Female Education in Burkina Faso? Why I Embarked upon this Research Research Methodology Primary Sources The Layout of Chapters Conclusion Burkina Faso: Contextual Background Introduction The Country The Role of Missions in Evangelizing West Africa/Burkina Faso During the Colonial Era Colonial Legacy in Education The Phelps-Stokes Commission The Obstacles that Came from Colonization Evangelical Churches and Education The Case of the Assemblies of God Church Conclusion The Importance of Girls’ Education for Development Introduction The Historical Context of Educational Development Educational Theories The Contribution of Civil Societies to Female Education Education: Core Values and Biblical Principles The Theory of Cha(i)nge: An Integrated Development Intervention of Woord en Daad and Partners Organizations Woord en Daad and Partner Organizations Theory: Nairobi 2009 Current Global Thinking on Female Education The Use and Misuse of National Languages in Education The Place of Burkina Faso’s Economy and Education in Overall Francophone and Anglophone West Africa Religion, Education and Development Bilateral and Multilateral Institutions on Girls’and Women’s Education Conclusion The Education System and its Development in Burkina Faso Introduction Organization of the Ministry of Basic Education and Literacy The Education Orientation Law of Burkina Faso The First Private Schools in Burkina Faso The Case of the Centre Region Opinions from Educationalists Conclusion Identifying and Overcoming Obstacles to Female Education in Burkina Faso Introduction Cultural/Religious and Traditional Factors The Role of Islam in Female Education in Burkina Faso Financial and Socio-Economic Constraints Lack of Awareness by Some Churches of the Benefits of Educating Girls Geographical Constraints Conclusion Data from Government, Professionals and Parents Introduction School Effectiveness: Schools’ Results: primary Certificate School Results: Entry at the Secondary Level (6ème) The Impact of Evangelical Schools in the Private Basic Education and Literacy Department Realities of Private Education from an Insider at the Centre Region AEAD Distinctiveness Results from the Rural North What is the ANTBA’s Contribution to Girls’ and Women’s Education? Conclusion Analysis and Interpretation of the Research Data Introduction The State of Education in Burkina Faso Overcoming the Obstacles of One’s Identity Overcoming Bad Behaviour Through Education Overcoming Socio-Economic Poverty Overcoming Inferiority Complexes Overcoming a Meaningless Life Overcoming Obstacles in Church Leadership The Limitations of the Church and Christian NGOs in Female Education Conclusion Partnership: A Way Forward to Overcome Obstacles to Female Education in Burkina Faso Introduction An Earlier Example of Partnership with the State: The Case of Loumbila Young Girls’ College Local Partnerships Partnerships with Provincial and Regional Education Authorities Originality of Girls’ Education in Zondoma Province of Burkina Faso Partnership with Similar Organizations in Country Partnership at the National Level Genuine and Flexible International Partnerships Required to Increase Girls’ and Women’s Access to Education A Global Partnership in Favour of Female Education Conditionality in Partnerships Conclusion Conclusion Introduction The Historical Background An Engagement with the Literature on the Importance of Female Education for Development Analysis of Gender, Socio-Economic and Cultural Obstacles Unique Contribution to Knowledge from Burkina Faso Evidence-Based Results from the Evangelical Schools in Burkina Faso Peaceful Relations between Faith Communities in the area of Education Burkina Faso’s Government’s Attitude to Evangelical Educational Programmes Further Partnership for Female Education What Have I Learned through the Process? Appendix 1: Questionnaire Appendix 2: MEBA Organigramme Bibliography Regnum Edinburgh Centenary Series General Regnum Titles Back Cover This volume is the result of six years of research into overcoming obstacles to female education in Burkina Faso. It narrates how Christians and religious groups can speed up female education and contribute to the socioeconomic growth of Burkina Faso. Religious culture and traditions were seen as a problem to female education. However, the evidence from this research shows that Christianity is also part of the solution to a quality female education, thus a key factor of socioeconomic growth for the country. This unique contribution, based on actual results, points to the root causes of, and possible solutions to, the problems facing female education in Burkina Faso and in the developing world generally. Dr. Ouedraogo's contribution to the debate is independent and adds insights into the existing research undertaken by both government and international agencies. The work recounted here is insightful, while demonstrating a solid academic study across three languages and different cultures. Educational actors in Burkina Faso and beyond--students, teachers, administrators, government officials, and other partners in socioeconomic development--will find this work a valuable and useful reference tool.