While Egypt struggles to wade through political problems , its education system suffers . Literacy rates are low and unemployment is high , especially among females . Many middle-class families are spending a large part of their income on private tutoring . Comment:
While Egypt struggles to wade through political problems , its education system suffers . Literacy rates are low and unemployment is high , especially among females . Many middle-class families are spending a large part of their income on private tutoring . A few start-up companies have emerged , however , to address the education deficit .