Education Sector Reform Project

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The main objective of the Chad Education Sector Reform Project (PARSET) is to develop the policy framework, strategies, and means for quality universal basic education and to implement corresponding activities. The focus will be on building the institutional capcity for a more effective partnership between the State and the communities, and more equitable access to education. The project seeks also to develop the technical capacity necessary for overall curriculum and pedagogic renewal in Chadian schools, by launching several innovative programs aimed at both expanding access to education and improving the quality of teaching and learning. There are four project components, each of which comprises several sub-components. In particular, the project seeks to: a) promote gender and geographic equity by supporting the Government's strategy to share education sector management with communities; b) develop a community-based approach to rehabilitiate existing school infrastructure; c) improve the quality of the teaching and learning environment; d) develop innovative programs for literacy, non-formal education, early childhood development, bilingual education, interactive radio instruction, and school health and nutrition; e) enhance program planning, management, and monitoring capacity; and f) builds concensus and convince diverse actors of the benefits of higher education and vocational and technical education reforms. In addition, the project will contribute to strengthen planning, management, and program monitoring, as well as reinforce coordination and establish an effective collaboration process between the Government and donors.