Characterizing the Relationship between Education and Poverty: Mediating Role of China Pakistan-Economic Corridor (CPEC)

Abstract

Global poverty has roots like a tree whereas education is one factor which stands out. Lack of access to education passes poverty from one generation to another while education possesses secret ingredients to achieve economic stability in livelihoods. This paper aims to examine the impact of China Pakistan-economic corridor (CPEC) on education and poverty in Pakistan, it also provides a clearer and more nuanced picture of extreme poverty and highly stratified education system in tandem. The policies in Pakistan have other foci rather than on betterment of education and eradication of poverty matters. The study used the quantitative approach using self-administered questionnaires. Nine demographic questions have also been included in the second section of the study questionnaire. Instruments of the study were validated by factor analysis. The study included the data collected from 800 respondents in Hazara division, KPK, Pakistan. All the relationships were tested using correlation and structure equation modelling (SEM). The SEM indicated multiple confirmations like, CPEC being a new economic model can usher Pakistan's education foothold and poverty alleviation to new paradigm of evolution.

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“…Thus a transport project like CPEC is genuinely a win-win model to lessen this burden on the longstanding road (Hassan, 2020). The transport infrastructure of CPEC has a positive role in eliminating poverty as it provides quick access to many living services: education quality, wellness, access to urban markets (Ullah et al, 2021).…”

“…China initiated this project to open a new trade corridor between China, Pakistan and other regional countries. Overall, the CPEC project is expected to bring a huge transformative impact on regional prosperity (Ullah et al, 2021). Transport infrastructural projects under CPEC improve regional connectivity, open new trade and investment avenues, and increase economic growth.…”