Costing Distance Education and Open Learning in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Survey of Policy and Practice

This document presents and explains the logic of costing DEOL programmes as well as various factors that influence costs and approaches to costing. It focuses on exploring ways in which to avoid the symptoms of weak financial planning. Key concepts and approaches to financial planning for distance education are outlined. The report explores some key mistakes that have been made in financial planning in different contexts. Twelve case studies of costing in DEOL programmes were conducted and summarised. Appendices also include case studies showing costing of actual DEOL programmes which provide helpful reference examples