Improving Access & Quality of Education through Political Voice

Pakistan

This I-SAPS project generates evidence about education indicators in an accessible format that can drive public demand and political action to improve education outcomes. Launched in January 2013, this project introduces district-level Political Leadership for Education Networks, Constituency Report Cards, and Constituency Rankings as part of its advocacy model. The Constituency Report Card (CRC) includes information related to key indicators such as missing facilities, low enrollment, student teacher ratio, etc. within each of the 3 target districts.

Project Stage

Scaling

Implementation time

1-3 years

Last update: October 05, 2023

Overview Contributors

Challenge

The project addresses issues in three under-developed districts of Punjab where education indicators such as missing facilities, low enrollment, and student-teacher ratios are crucial concerns.

Description

The project generates evidence on education indicators and makes it accessible, thereby driving public demand and political action for improving education outcomes. It creates networks of political leaders to address educational issues and involves regular monitoring and reporting.

SDGs

Outcomes

The project formed 3 political leadership networks involving close to 100 citizens and 60 government officials. Beneficiaries include nearly 300 men and women from NGOs, CBOs, professional associations such as bar councils, school councils, media, and 104 active citizens known as 'education champions' along with 26 MPAs and over 75 political leaders.