In this section, after a brief overview, the context, the objectives and the methodology of the study are introduced.

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This section focuses on the main conclusions of the research conducted for this report on the following subsections : (i) enhancing 1997 Basic Education Reform; (ii) ensuring adequate learning opportunities; (iii) developing basic competencies; (iv) updating teacher education & professional development; (v) improving support, accountability and governance of schools; (vi) aligning financing policies with educational objectives.

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In Section 3, after summarizing the government's strategic objectives, the World Bank makes some recommendations and discusses the policy options in order to support these strategic objectives.

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The steps described in Section 4 will ensure that the government can successfully call upon stakeholders and other partners to contribute, both technically and financially (and in a more efficient way), to achieving the goals of an education system that will serve Turkey in its pursuit of European integration and global competitiveness.

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This Section consists of summaries of commissioned papers and the list of ESS workshops, seminars, colloquia, and site visits.

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The researches and studies used in preparing the Turkey: Education Sector Study.

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