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Influence of socioeconomic factors on basic competencies of children in Bangladesh

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

M. Mohsin
Affiliation:
Department of Population Studies, London School of EconomicsDhaka
S. R. Nath
Affiliation:
Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee, Dhaka
A. M. R. Chowdhury
Affiliation:
Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee, Dhaka

Summary

The effects of selected socioeconomic factors on basic competencies of children in Bangladesh were studied using primary data on 2520 children from all over the country. The residence of the child, years of schooling, parental education and economic status of the household were found to be important determinants of basic competencies of children.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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