Finance, governance and inclusive education in Sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess the importance of credit access in modulating governance for gender-inclusive education in 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data spanning the period 2004–2014.Design/methodology/approachThe generalized method of moments is used as empirical strategy.FindingsThe following findings are established: First, credit access modulates government effectiveness and the rule of law to induce positive net effects on inclusive “primary and secondary education.” Second, credit access also moderates political stability and the rule of law for overall net positive effects on inclusive secondary education. Third, credit access complements government effectiveness to engender an overall positive impact on inclusive tertiary education.Originality/valuePolicy implications are discussed with emphasis on sustainable development goals.