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Tanzania eager to improve education sector coordination
The assessment allowed the LEG to reflect on their work and identify areas for improvement. It is an important tool for improving the effectiveness of education planning and management and identifying areas where additional support and resources are needed. The assessment underscored the commitment of all education stakeholders to strengthening and ensuring sustainability of the education system in Tanzania. Bringing together key stakeholders such as the stakeholders Government, Development Partners (DPs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Private Sector and Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) demonstrated a holistic approach to address the challenges and opportunities related to the coordination of the education sector in Tanzania Mainland. This process will help to ensure that the LEG operates more effectively and efficiently and that its efforts are aligned with the priorities and goals of the Tanzanian Government.
On behalf of the government of Tanzania, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Carolyne Nombo, assured the government commitment to continue collaborating with all stakeholders in driving positive progress within the education sector and ensuring alignment with the strategic goals of the government.
Holding ESDC meetings is important to reflect our progress. The Government will continue to collaborate with all stakeholders to improve coordination that is key to achieving our goals
On the other hand, the Tanzania Education Network Board Chair, Ms. Faraja Nyalandu Kotta extended her appreciation to the Government and all stakeholders for continued collaboration and support in implementing education interventions. She reminded that, the contribution of CSOs aligns with the government priorities and Sustainable Development Goals to deliver quality education to Tanzanian children and youth.
The Chair of Development Partners Group, Ms. Faith Shayo informed that, coordinating the LEG self-assessment is UNESCO’s role as the GPE Coordinating Agent while UNICEF is the Grant Agent.
The partnership between UNICEF and UNESCO is crucial in ensuring that education initiatives are coordinated effectively. In collaboration with the Government, education outcomes are improved for all children in Tanzania. By working together, we can leverage respective strengths to support a more comprehensive and sustainable approach to education development in the country.
LEG Self-Assessment is part of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) System Capacity Grant which is a funding mechanism to support developing countries in strengthening their education systems. It is designed to help countries improve their education systems by building capacity in planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation areas, ultimately leading to better learning outcomes for children and young people. The grant is intended to be flexible and responsive to the specific needs of each country and is typically provided over three to five years. Since 2005, the GPE has provided over $335 million in grants to support education in Tanzania, which have been used to fund various activities, including improving access to education, enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, and strengthening education systems. The ultimate goal of the grant is to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of education systems.
