Training the Hippo: Communication and the Education of India’s Rural Kids

Event: Communication and the Education of India’s Rural Kids

Training the Hippo: Communication and the Education of India’s Rural Kids

05 April 2016

Author / Speaker:

Asian Development Bank, ADB - Email the author | Other materials by the author

In providing equity investments to social enterprises with sound business models such as Hippocampus Leaning Centers (HLC), ADB’s experience has shown that there is a need to intensify communication approaches to sustain the delicate balance between commercial sustainability and affordability, and provide quality education to increase learning outcomes. This report discusses in detail how HLC was able to identify its communication needs and address the communication challenges to increase enrollment, recruit suitable teacher candidates, and get the support of the community.

Geographical Focus:

India

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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