The Aide Memoire for the 22nd Annual Sector Review (FY2014/15)

Abstract

1.0 Introduction This Aide Memoire is for the 12th Annual Education, Science Technology and Sports Sector Review covering FY 2014/15, but the 22nd in a series of sector reviews conducted under the Sector Wide Approach (SWAP) since April, 1999. The FY 2015/16 constituted a transitional year in order to realign the sector review with the Planning and budgeting cycle. It was also during this period that the mandate of the sector expanded to include Science and Technology. The 12th Annual Sector Review process involved presentations and plenary discussions. The theme was "Enhancing Governance and Management to Improve Sector Service Delivery", to underscore the role of governance and management at the school/institutional level in enhancing the quality of education (see Annex 1). The overall objective of the Sector Review was to provide feedback to stakeholders on the state of the Sector and to make policy recommendations for improvement during FY 2015/16. This year's review specifically:- (i) Assessed progress in achieving the agreed sector level performance benchmarks including budgetary performance for FY 2014/15; (ii) Evaluated the current governance and management of sector institutions at all levels of service delivery; (iii) Determined and adopted policies, standards, regulations and guidelines that need to be put in place to improve public accountability and transparency in delivering sector services; and, Agreed recommendations on broad priority investment areas for FY 2016/17; and, generated credible recommendations for implementation in the FY 2016/17 towards improved delivery of education, science, technology and sports at all levels in the country.