Explore the complex landscape of low-fee private schooling and its impact on poverty, drawing crucial insights from research conducted in India. This essential study offers a pragmatic analysis of how both government and private education systems often fall short for the poor, examining marketized education globally. Based on primary data from India and sub-Saharan Africa, it critiques the ‘education for all’ drive when systems aren’t ready. Essential for educators, policymakers, researchers, and students interested in genuine educational development, this book provides a critical, evidence-based perspective on overcoming challenges in developing countries.