Education for All Plan Balochistan 2011-2015

The paper outlines the Education for All Plan for the province of Balochistan, Pakistan from the year 2011 to 2015 which coincides with the accomplishment of MDG2 goal of universal primary enrollment in 2015. The framework documents for the policy plan are the National Plan of Action on EFA, MDGS, National Education Policy 2009 and Dakar Declaration. The EFA plan Balochistan takes into account the recommendations provided by the policies and intends to draft plans that can be implemented successfully within Balochistan that is currently facing low levels of enrollment within primary and secondary schools. Balochistan currently reports a literacy rate of 47.7% with gender disparity noted within primary schooling for boys and girls and the EFA plan targets to achieve 64% enrollment rate and a 100% access to primary education by 2015.

The plan details the steps that will be taken within Early Childhood Education whereby a massive 9,726 ECE centers will be established during the course of five years to provide access to 50% of Balochistan’s targeted population. Steps will be taken to establish new primary schools while non-functional ones will be activated and facilities such as libraries will also be provided. Special focus will be placed on training and development of teachers and ensuring a smooth transition between primary and middle schools. The detailed plan will require a budgetary expansion and this expense will be met partly by the Directorate of Literacy, NFBE and private schools and majorly by public sector Education Department.