Requiring the community to provide over 25,000 hours of labor to build the school, though it slows construction, generates a strong sense of pride and ownership among parents and children that empowers the community and reduces dependence.

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Speaker

George Srour

Evidence Quote

having that community component is extremely important we certainly don't construct schools as quickly... but what we we know is true is that there is a huge sense of pride amongst the parents

Source

George Srour on Education, African Schools, and Building Tomorrow 12/22/2008EconTalk
Created: 6/15/2026, 9:20:28 AM

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