The European Union-funded Sindh Education Reform-Technical Assistance Project, managed by British Council, was completed and handed-over to Government of Sindh at an impressive ceremony here on Wednesday. Representatives from the European Union, British Council as well as from Government of Sindh were present on the occasion and briefed the audience about their current support and plan for the future.
Pierre Mayaudon, Deputy Head of European Union delegation to Pakistan said, "The EU is committed to promoting higher education standards in Pakistan. Sindh, being the gateway to Pakistan, the youth of this province should be fully prepared to step up to the challenges of globalisation. EU is confident that the project has truly served this purpose. We are grateful for the co-operation of our implementing partners. No doubt that all those who have the responsibility of educating the youth will remain dedicated to this noble cause."
Martin Fryer, Director Programmes, British Council Pakistan said, "Education is central to British Council's work in Pakistan. We have been proud to manage this important project which reflects the UK's commitment to sharing ideas and experience in education, English language and arts as part of our cultural relations work in Pakistan. Our work linking Pakistani schools to their UK counterparts and focusing on the importance of leadership skills for head teachers, teachers, and aspiring young people we hope play a role in the improvement of capacity in education".
The 4.6 million worth project has contributed to eradication and alleviation of poverty throughout the province through accelerating progress and reforms in achieving its goal of "education for all". The British Council-led consortium, that managed SER-TA, included two national partners, Leadership for Environment and Development Pakistan and Social Policy and Development Centre as well as international partners, Overseas Development Institution UK, and PROMAN Luxembourg.
SER-TA came into being in December 2006 after the Government of Pakistan and European Commission signed Sindh Education Plan Support programme. Since its inception, the project has aimed to improve capacity at the school, district and provincial level in Sindh. It has aimed to support the delivery of quality elementary education services in an equitable way.
It also went a long way in improving management and governance of the education sector across Sindh and providing access to quality schooling, particularly to girls and in the rural areas. In addition, the project helped improve the quality of teaching and learning through capacity building of teachers.
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