Informing Policies, Reforming Practices
Informing Policies, Reforming Practices
Informing Policies, Reforming Practices
Informing Policies, Reforming Practices.
This policy brief diagnoses why non-salary school budgets in KP (only ~2-3% of allocations) are chronically underfunded and centrally controlled, leaving schools staffed but operationally under-resourced. Drawing on Punjab's District Education Authorities model as a comparative example, it recommends greater school-level fiscal autonomy over non-salary spending.
This brief analyzes KP's E&SED Non-Salary Budget (FY2019-26) across development, district, and provincial components. Key findings: real purchasing power has eroded 30-60% despite nominal growth, budget credibility (not spending capacity) is the core constraint, and district/provincial funds remain too centralized and volatile to sustain school functionality.
This policy brief outlines a strategy to expand access to finance for low-fee private schools (LFPS) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recognizing them as MSMEs critical to education delivery, especially in rural and Merged Areas. It proposes a tiered financing framework combining blended finance, microenterprise lending, and technical assistance to address structural non-bankability, stabilize schools, and improve quality and access across the province.
This policy brief proposes structured CSR pooling mechanisms to finance school education in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It recommends a co-financing facility for Punjab and a school adoption fund for KP to align corporate contributions with provincial priorities and improve access and quality.
This policy brief explores how blended finance can mobilize private capital for education in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa without adding to provincial debt. It proposes piloting EdTech facilities in both provinces, using public funds as a risk cushion to attract commercial bank lending for technology delivery in schools, with payments tied to verified milestones and results.
The PEGE model strengthens parental engagement through elected councils at tehsil and district levels, enabling advocacy, school oversight, and policy influence. It addresses past gaps in scope, resources, and vertical integration by building council capacity and fostering structured community participation.
This policy brief proposes using Development Impact Bonds (DIBs) to improve girls' retention and learning outcomes in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It recommends piloting Girls' Retention DIBs in both provinces, where private investors provide upfront funding and government repays only upon independently verified results, ensuring public funds are spent on proven outcomes while shifting implementation risk away from taxpayers.
This policy brief outlines a strategy to unlock sustainable financing for Punjab's low-fee private schools by treating them as MSMEs. It proposes tiered lending, credit guarantees, and formalization support to address their capital constraints and improve education quality.
