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Education
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- EnglishWithout prejudice to the other provisions of this Constitution, the following matters are of the concurrent competence of the Central Power and the Provinces:
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20. the creation of establishments of primary, secondary, superior and university [education];
… (Art. 203) - FrenchSans préjudice des autres dispositions de la présente Constitution, les matières suivantes sont de la compétence concurrente du Pouvoir central et des provinces:
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20. la création des établissements primaires, secondaires, supérieurs et universitaires;
… (Art. 203)
Education
Gambia
- English(1) The State shall endeavour to provide adequate educational opportunities at all levels of study for all citizens.
(2) The State shall pursue policies to ensure basic education for all citizens and shall endeavour to provide adequate resources so that such tuition for basic education shall be free for all citizens.
(3) The State shall endeavour to provide skills training centres.
(4) The State shall take measures to create an adult literacy programme, rehabilitative vocational training for the disabled, and continuing education programmes. (Sec. 217)
Education
Madagascar
- EnglishEvery child has the right to instruction and to education under the responsibility of the parents within respect for their freedom of choice.
The State engages itself to develop professional training. (Art. 23) - FrenchTout enfant a droit à l’instruction et à l’éducation sous la responsabilité des parents dans le respect de leur liberté de choix.
L’Etat s’engage à développer la formation professionnelle. (Art. 23)
Education
Niger
- EnglishParents have the right and duty to raise, educate and protect their children. ...
The State and the other public collectivities, through their public policies and their actions, see to the promotion and to the access to a quality, gratuitous and public education. (Art. 23) - FrenchLes parents ont le droit et le devoir d'élever, d'éduquer et de protéger leurs enfants. …
L'Etat et les autres collectivités publiques veillent, par leurs politiques publiques et leurs actions, à la promotion et à l'accès à un enseignement public, gratuit et de qualité. (Art. 23)
Education
South Sudan
- English1. Education is a right for every citizen and all levels of government shall provide access to education without discrimination as to religion, race, ethnicity, health status including HIV/AIDS, gender or disability.
2. All levels of government shall promote education at all levels and shall ensure free and compulsory education at the primary level; they shall also provide free illiteracy eradication programmes. (Art. 29)
Education
Uganda
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2. A child is entitled to basic education which shall be the responsibility of the State and the parents of the child.
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Education
Burundi
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Parents have the natural right and the duty to educate and raise their children. They are supported, in this task, by the State and the public collectivities.
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Abavyeyi basanganywe uburenganzira kama bwo kurera neza abana babo kandi barabitegerezwa. Mu kurangura iryo banga bashigikirwa n’igihugu n’amakomine.
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Les parents ont le droit naturel et le devoir d’éduquer et d’élever leurs enfants. Ils sont soutenus dans cette tâche par l’Etat et les collectivités publiques.
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Education
Cameroon
- English(1) Bills shall be passed by Parliament.
(2) The following shall be reserved to the legislative power:
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(f) The system of education. (Art. 26) - French(1) La loi est votée par le Parlement.
(2) Sont du domaine de la loi:
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f- Le régime de lʼéducation. (Art. 26)
Education
Côte d’Ivoire
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Every person has the right to education and to professional training.
… (Art. 9) - French
Toute personne a droit à l’éducation et à la formation professionnelle.
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Education
Egypt
- EnglishThe State shall guarantee the independence of universities and scientific and linguistic academies, and provide university education in accordance with international quality standards. It shall develop and ensure free provision of, university education in State universities and institutes according to the Law.
The State shall allocate a percentage of government spending to university education equivalent to at least 2% of the Gross National Product (GNP), which shall gradually increase to comply with international standards.
… (Art. 21) - Arabicتكفل الدولة استقلال الجامعات والمجامع العلمية واللغوية، وتوفير التعليم الجامعي وفقاً لمعايير الجودة العالمية، وتعمل على تطوير التعليم الجامعى وتكفل مجانيته فى جامعات الدولة ومعاهدها، وفقا للقانون.
وتلتزم الدولة بتخصيص نسبة من الإنفاق الحكومى للتعليم الجامعى لا تقل عن 2% من الناتج القومى الإجمالى تتصاعد تدريجيا حتى تتفق مع المعدلات العالمية.
… (المادّة 21)