Inequalities in higher education in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review of the literature

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Title:	Inequalities in higher education in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review of the literature
Authors:	Reinders, Simone Dekker, Marleen Falisse, Jean-Benoît
Year:	2021
Periodical:	Development Policy Review (ISSN 1467-7679)
Volume:	39
Issue:	5
Period:	September
Pages:	865-889
Language:	English
Geographic terms:	world South Africa
Subjects:	higher education education inequality
External link:	https://doi.org/10.1111/dpr.12535
Abstract:	Higher education is regarded as a key instrument to enhance socioeconomic mobility and reduce inequalities. Recent literature reviews have examined inequalities in the higher education systems of high-income countries, but less is known about the situation in low- and middle-income countries, where higher education is expanding fast.