Policy and Planning Wing

• Formulation of national policies, plans and programs. 
• Collection of vital statistics; diagnose system & performance issues, and suggest alternate solutions/programs. 
• Development of physical and financial norms at each level of education in terms of unit costs, students teacher ratio, physical facilities and general improvement in the learning environment. 
• Propose alternate strategies to maximize returns on investment made in education. 
• Prepare and monitor implementation of PSDP, Medium Term Plan (MTP) and Perspective Plan (PP).
• Assist and coordinate with Provincial Education, Finance and Planning Departments and the District Governments to develop education sector financing strategies and plans in line with clearly laid out educational outcomes.
• Coordinate release of funds with the Finance Division, Planning & Development Division and AGPR's office. 
• Develop and streamline mechanisms for tracking, monitoring and evaluating education sector expenditures, intermediate and outcome indicators from all Federal, Provincial and District Agencies. 
• Maintain close liaison with the District Governments. 
• Collaborate in diagnosing performance issues and capacities and assist in performance and capacity building. 
• Provide guidance, where needed, for preparation of district Annual Educational Development Plans, Framework of Action, Medium Term Development Plans, and Perspective Plan.
• Promote concept of out-come based interventions and incorporation of appropriate indicators in project design.
• Encourage involvement of local communities, NGOs, private sector and civil society organizations in planning, resource mobilization, and monitoring of educational programs.
• Share experiences with district level public and private sector education managers/planners through inter-district, and Inter-Provincial seminars/conferences.