According to Ministry of Education officials, this is the first evaluation of Somali learners at the Grade 1 level. It shows that the Somali Interactive Radio Instruction Program (SIRIP) is becoming an increasingly important part of the Somali education system. It also shows that SIRIP is increasing access, improving quality and sustaining learning even when war, displacement and uncertainty threaten to bring education to a halt.

siripgrade1evaluationreport2007final2.pdf