Presenter: Joseph Eilor ADEA Biennale 2008 11 May 2019 ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa Session #: Session title Enhancing Equitable Access to BTVET Through Coherent Governance, Public-Private Partnerships & Multimedia Campaigns Development Presenter: Joseph Eilor Principal Education Planner/ Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Mamadou Ndoye

Problem statement ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa 11 May 2019 ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa Problem statement Pre – reform features of TVET in Uganda: Historical neglect and low prioritization by the potential funders; Deeply entrenched social stigmatization; Under enrollment (less than 1% of the total PPET enrollments); Uncoordinated delivery of TVET leading to wasteful competition/duplication; Prolonged civil wars and instability in the country. Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Mamadou Ndoye

Research Methodology ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa 11 May 2019 ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa Research Methodology A qualitative research design that is hinged on the praxis approach was employed; Archival analysis and in-depth key informant interviews were triangulated. Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Mamadou Ndoye

Findings/Outcomes of the Reform ADEA Biennale 2008 11 May 2019 ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa Findings/Outcomes of the Reform Existence of a streamlined BTVET management structures and processes – thereby eliminating unhealthy competition; Introduction of a more coherent policy framework for BTVET – leading to scaled up resource inflows and a more robust provision for quality assurance; Introduction of BTVET delivery modalities that ensure greater flexibility, relevance and cost-effectiveness; Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Mamadou Ndoye

Findings Cont’d ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa Findings Cont’d Use of innovative stigma-reduction measures (e.g. soap operas, social marketing); Strengthened public-private partnerships; and, Expanded opportunities for provision of quality BTVET in an equitable and efficient manner. Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education

Lessons learned and Conclusions ADEA Biennale 2008 11 May 2019 ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa Lessons learned and Conclusions The key drivers of the success of the reform included: Strong political will and commitment to the reform; Development of the necessary policy and institutional framework; The forging of new strategic partnerships with the private sector; Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Mamadou Ndoye

Cont’d ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa 11 May 2019 ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa Cont’d National ownership of the policy agenda and the implementation processes; Pro-activeness in confronting social stigmatization of BTVET; and Multi-sectoral approach to the resolution of structural problems of BTVET.   Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Mamadou Ndoye