Zimbabwe vs Dominican Republic
Side-by-side comparison of how these places approach childhood.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has one of Africa's highest literacy rates at 90%, despite severe economic hardship.
A strong education tradition inherited from liberation-era investment means Zimbabwean children are among the most literate on the continent.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic produces more Major League Baseball players per capita than any country.
Baseball academies recruit children as young as 12, making the sport the most viable path from poverty to prosperity for Dominican boys.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe follows a 7-4-2 system. English is the medium of instruction from grade 4. Primary education is free in government schools. The Cambridge-style O-Level and A-Level exams remain the assessment standard.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic follows a 6-3-3 system. Spanish is the language of instruction. The Jornada Escolar Extendida expanded the school day from 4 to 8 hours, transforming education access. The 4% GDP education spending mandate was achieved in 2013.
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