Formation of AJK Education Policy 2021-2030

Objective:

Formation of AJK Education Policy 2021-2030

About Project
AJ&K faces significant challenges in its education sector, including low enrollment rates, poor quality of education, inadequate facilities, and governance issues. A comprehensive education policy is urgently needed to address these problems and ensure equitable access to quality education for all.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Improved access to education for all children.
  • Enhanced quality of education through improved curriculum, teacher training, and assessment.
  • Adequate facilities and infrastructure in schools.
  • Effective governance and management of the education sector.
  • Addressing of neglected sub-sectors, such as non-formal basic education, adult literacy, technical and vocational education, and early childhood education.
  • Enhanced community-school relationships and public-private partnerships.
  • Increased use of ICTs in education.
  • Comprehensive and updated educational data.

Services Provided:

Momentum provided comprehensive support to the AJ&K government in developing a comprehensive education policy for the region. Our services encompassed a range of activities, from detailed consultations to in-depth analysis and policy formulation.

  1. Consultations: Momentum conducted extensive consultations with relevant departments of the AJ&K government and education experts to gather insights and understand the current state of the education sector.
  2. Situational Analysis: A comprehensive situational analysis was conducted to assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) within the education sector.
  3. Assessment Report: Based on the situational analysis, an assessment report was prepared, providing a detailed diagnostic analysis of the education sector in AJ&K.
  4. Policy Development: Our experts developed the AJ&K Education Policy 2021-30, focusing on elementary and secondary education.
  5. Consultation and Feedback: The policy was presented to education experts, civil society representatives, and administrative departments at divisional and district levels for feedback and refinement.
  6. Cabinet Approval: The final policy was presented to the AJ&K cabinet and obtained approval from the Prime Minister.

Additional Services:

  • Sub-Sector Analysis: A thorough analysis and need assessment were conducted for the Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector to ensure its inclusion in the overall policy.
  • Comprehensive Approach: The policy development process adopted a comprehensive approach, considering all aspects of the education sector and addressing various challenges

Project Team:

Dr. Muhammad Saleem
Dr. Muhammad Hanif
Dr. Tariq