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Thematic Research Report series

Thematic Research Reports

241 complete publications covering the years 2005 to 2026.

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241 publications in this series

ICEQC-R-2009-08

Thematic Research Report

Using Expenditure Reviews to Protect High-Value Education Services

A global quality-improvement study of spending evidence, service value, distribution, delivery and fiscal choice

Expenditure reviews can help education authorities protect services with high public value during fiscal pressure. Their value depends on a disciplined connection between spending and educational function. Budget shares, unit costs and execution rates are necessary but insufficient. They do not show whether teachers were present, materials arrived, facilities were safe, learners could participate or essential assessment occurred.

Research category
Quality Improvement Methods
Report archetype
Quality Improvement Study
Geographic scope
Global
ICEQC-R-2009-05

Thematic Research Report

Institutional Recovery Planning after Sudden Revenue Reduction

A global quality-improvement study of stabilisation, essential functions, equity, restoration and institutional learning

A sudden reduction in revenue can reach education through lower appropriation, delayed release, falling household payments, declining external support, price change or interruption of institutional income. Recovery planning begins when the reduction is recognised, not after an institution has exhausted cash or lost essential personnel. Its purpose is to stabilise access, teaching, safety, support, assessment and records while a credible financial and operational position is restored.

Research category
Quality Improvement Methods
Report archetype
Quality Improvement Study
Geographic scope
Global
ICEQC-R-2009-04

Thematic Research Report

Improving Budget Execution for Essential Teaching and Learning Inputs

A global quality-improvement study of timely release, procurement, delivery, equity and learner-facing service

An approved education budget has educational value only when it becomes a usable input at the place and time teaching occurs. Appropriation, cash release, commitment, procurement, payment, delivery and classroom use are different events. A system may report a high annual expenditure rate while textbooks arrive after the relevant term, grants reach some schools late, vacant posts remain unfilled, or funds are shifted from underserved institutions. Improving execution therefore requires attention to the whole chain from lawful authority to learner-facing service.

Research category
Quality Improvement Methods
Report archetype
Quality Improvement Study
Geographic scope
Global