Africa-Press – Mozambique. In Sofala province, 26.3% of the those aged between five and 24 have no access to education.
Premature marriage, early pregnancies and lack of interest in studying are pointed out as among the causes.
The data were shared in Beira this Tuesday at a seminar to publicise the results of the Family Budget Survey 2019/20 conducted by the National Statistics Institute (INE).
The survey however points out that 76.3% of the population now have access to basic services, against 68.2% in the 2014 survey, the last one carried out.
The INE delegate in Sofala, João Mungamba, said that the purpose of the survey was to collect data on income and expenses in order to assess residents’ living conditions.
Representing the Secretary of State for Sofala, Eduardo Macário said in turn that statistical data was fundamental to the process of development.
The 2019/20 Family Budget Survey in Sofala province saw the involvement of a staff made up of 16 members, among surveyors and supervisors.
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