Education in Pakistan: a white paper, revised

In 2005, a review of the Pakistan National Education Policy was planned to align it to achievable government targets of human development and to reprioritize educational targets towards the achievement of a knowledge based economy, with all individuals having opportunity to reach their potential. The White Paper on Education was disseminated in December 2006 to stimulate a discussion of major policy issues concerning education in Pakistan and was to be succeeded by a draft policy document. The paper revealed the need for a revision in order to ensure ownership of any ensuing policy by...  [+] Show more

In 2005, a review of the Pakistan National Education Policy was planned to align it to achievable government targets of human development and to reprioritize educational targets towards the achievement of a knowledge based economy, with all individuals having opportunity to reach their potential. The White Paper on Education was disseminated in December 2006 to stimulate a discussion of major policy issues concerning education in Pakistan and was to be succeeded by a draft policy document. The paper revealed the need for a revision in order to ensure ownership of any ensuing policy by all stakeholders. This revised White Paper attempts to incorporate all valid suggestions to make the pre-policy document more refined. The paper begins with a vision and purpose, then covers the aspects of governance and management, quality, equity, access to education, relevance, religious education, linkages with principal social issues, and education in emergencies.