KP Govt to outsource low-performing schools

PESHAWAR, Aug 20 (APP): The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is going to outsource low-performing schools to improve their performance.

In this regard, a briefing on the Phase-I outsourcing of low-performing public-sector schools was held at the Elementary & Secondary Education Foundation (ESEF), KP, chaired by Qaisar Alam, Managing Director, ESEF.

The meeting was attended by Habib Ur Rehman, Director Programs, Shafqat Ul Mulk, Project Manager (PIU), Muhammad Khalid, Procurement Specialist (PIU), Roman Gul, M&E Specialist, Said Zada, Coordinator, Outsourced Schools; and members of the Chief Secretary’s Technical Assistance Team.

Director Programs Shafqat ul Mulk briefed the participants on the status of the 500 schools under Phase-I and presented the roadmap for the next phase covering an additional 1,500 schools.

Under Phase-I, 445 schools are projected to be operationalized, while 55 schools are proposed for the next phase, subject to assessment.

The participants of the meeting emphasized timely action and effective coordination to address operational and security-related challenges.