Technical Note
THE EDUCATION SECTOR OF PAKISTAN: CREATING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
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AREA :BUSINESS GOVT/INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY
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LENGTH :32
LUMS No :16-294-2013-2
PUBLICATION YEAR : 2013
ABSTRACT:
Article 25A of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan clearly states that it is the responsibility of the State to provide free and compulsory, quality education to children between the ages of 5 and 16. One would assert that such a mandate is congruent to the education policy of most progressive nations of the world and also the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). However, the realities on ground suggest that such an ambition remains unfulfilled. The government has taken various initiatives to increase access to education, in even the most remote areas, by constructing schools and increasing enrollment but still a lot needs to be accomplished before we are able to achieve education for all. The note is written for the public management and public policy course/module at the graduate and executive education levels. The purpose of this sector note is to provide an understanding to the students regarding the state of education and the governance structure of the education sector in Pakistan. Students are expected to answer the questions in the note after critically analysing the information, identifying the challenges and suggesting suitable action steps and recommendations.