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Case Study

Policy initiatives on the right to higher education in South Africa

Year of publication 2023

  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • National/Regional Equity Policies
  • Monetary Support/Financial Aid
Policy initiatives on the right to higher education in South Africa

Tracing Good and Emerging Practices on the Right to Higher Education, UNESCO IESALC.

This case study analyses South Africa's higher education system, which has undergone significant changes since the end of apartheid. Key policies include the 1997 White Paper, the 1999 National Students Financial Aid Scheme, and the 2001 National Plan for Higher Education, all aimed at promoting inclusivity and ensuring the right to higher education.

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