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Educational Impacts of Free Secondary Education for Girls in Benin

By CAPPR · November 13, 2026

Available in French only.

This article assesses the potential impact of this policy measure on female enrolment in public secondary education in Benin over the 2026–2032 period. The simulation results are then considered in light of the experience of African countries that have introduced free secondary education policies or similar measures, in order to assess the magnitude of the effects that could be expected in Benin.