The extent of this integration between development needs and course content varies among countries. In many cases there is a move towards short courses and practical work attachments. Agriculture, engineering, business administration and social sciences are the most popular courses. A further 15 per cent came from the Pacific and 12 per cent from Africa. Seventeen per cent of students were from the Pacific region and a further five per cent were from Papua New Guinea.
Gender equity is mandatory under the scheme.
Project Aid 1174. The bulk of assistance within the primary and secondary sub-sector has been delivered to the secondary level. Estimates suggest that primary education and basic literacy receive approximately 10 per cent of the sub-sector, or less than one per cent of the overall education sector.