Every year, IDASA conducts a review of South Africa’s national and provincial Education budgets, looking at main trends in expenditure in the social and fiscal context, quantifying the progress made, and providing a description of actual spending.  The analysis provides some explanation of the trade-offs made in education budgets and how these decisions are likely to affect learners in poor communities.  In 2007, expenditure on education represents nearly a fifth (19.5%) of national and provincial expenditure, and is set to grow by 7% in the next year.  Education thus accounts for a significant portion of government expenditure and justifies the need for a thorough review.  Download the technical review below.