1. ED-DPG Retreat Kibo Palace Hotel, Arusha 20-21 January 2011
Member Updates
ED-DPG Retreat
Kibo Palace Hotel, Arusha
20-21 January 2011

2. UNICEF: BELS Programme
Teacher Education and Training (INSET)
Support to INSET Strategy development linked to TDMS
Implementation guideline developed
INSET modules developed (Pedagogy, Mathematics and English)
Enhanced Planning and Quality assurance
Support to Whole School Development Planning (WSDP)
Education in Emergencies- Capacity building at national & sub- national levels
Finalization of inspection handbook and close to school supervision guidelines; development of Inspectors’ training manual
Gender & Equity
Support to TGEI and TUSEME clubs
Support to the Integrated Post Primary Education (IPPE) programme
IECD
Support the finalization of IECD policy

3. UNDAP – UNICEF (Educ): Priorities - 2011
Roll out of school based INSET distance learning model
Strengthened monitoring at sub-district level- thru support to WECs
Development of EMIS for inspectorate
Support to IPPE programme
Development of phased IECD policy implementation plan
Develop INSET training modules for pre- primary and preschool teachers

4. UNICEF: Challenges & Expertise
Planning:unrealistic indicators & targets
Aligning our work with the DPG work plan and MoEVT milestones.
Exchequer system- problems disbursement & liquidation of funds by partners
Long experience working at district/ sub-district levels & with communities
Piloting new innovations- WSDP, IPPE
Challenges
Expertise/Value-Added