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The Haves and The Haves Not: Privatization of Education in Arab Countries

Dr. Ali Al-Rabai

Head of Educational Sciences – College of Education at Qatar University

E-mail: alrabai@yahoo.com

Accepted January 12, 2015

Abstract

This paper aims to shed light on public versus private education in Arab Countries. This paper is one of the very few that brings this topic to the forefront in the Arab countries. It is based on two premises: quality education is a right for poor and rich children alike, and public and private education can provide invaluable services to the society if strategically planned. Analyzing some successful examples of collaboration between the private and the public sectors bring the researcher to believe that Education in the Arab countries, if wisely planned, can serve all children while respecting the rights of both.

Keywords: Equity, Privatization of Education, Private schooling, Public schooling, Quality Education