Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka's education system faces a critical test as the government prepares its upcoming budget, with experts warning that funding decisions could determine whether children finally gain access to schools with much resources or continue to bear the cost themselves. Human Rights Watch (HRW) emphasises that the upcoming budget is a crucial moment, since reducing allocations for education could directly affect children's ability to pursue a solid education.

Meenakshi Ganguly, Deputy Director for South Asia at HRW Meenakshi Ganguly Economic policies undermining education

A new report from HRW, "Tax Giveaways, Struggling Schools," released recently paints a sobering picture of how government policy choices have under...