Helpdesk Report: Desk Construction Materials and their Longevity

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2012
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Holley, C., Baxter, S.

Abstract

Query

Evidence to support or refute a supposition by Government that desks made of plastic are longer lasting and more cost effective/ better VFM than the traditional 3-seater wooden variety found in most African schools.

Overview

School desks are very important and there has been a lot of research to show their impact on improving learning, more so, in fact, than a school building does. Research has shown that physical facilities have more of an impact in developing countries than in the UK and USA.

This report considers various factors and has sections on:

  • Key resources and research
  • Type of material
  • Quality of materials
  • Construction
  • Durability
  • Unit cost
  • Environmental effects
  • The setting
  • Availability of materials
  • Other useful resources

Citation

Baxter, S.; Holley, C. Helpdesk Report: Desk Construction Materials and their Longevity. Human Development Resource Centre, UK (2012) 10 pp.

Helpdesk Report: Desk Construction Materials and their Longevity

Published 1 January 2012
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