Government of Zimbabwe launches the implementation of the new funding from Global Partnership for Education to support Inclusive and transformative education
Zimbabwe became a partner of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in 2013 through the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. Since 2013, over USD 75 million has been received
Harare, 30 November 2023 – The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) brings together developing country partners, donors, multilateral agencies, civil society organizations, private sector, and private foundations to get all children into school for a quality inclusive education. It is the largest global fund dedicated to transforming education in lower-income countries and is a unique, multi-stakeholder partnership.
Zimbabwe became a partner of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in 2013 through the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. Since 2013, over USD 75 million has been received from GPE to transform the lives of children throughout the country, with a focus on more equitable and inclusive education leading to improved learning outcomes and life opportunities.
Through its new funding, the Global Partnership for Education will support the developmental projects currently lined up for the education system in Zimbabwe while contributing to reaching the goals of the Education Sector Strategic Plan 2021-2025 and Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy (NDS).
The new grants of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) for Zimbabwe have an overall value of USD 48.8 million for a period of three years, covering 2023 to 2026. The funding includes the System Transformation Grant-STG (USD 24.8 million) and the Girls Education Accelerator-GEA (USD 12.4 million). the System Capacity Grant-SCG (USD 2.9m), the Programme Development Grant-PDG (USD 0,2m) and the Multiplier Funding (USD 8.6m).
The Global Partnership for Education programmes aims to secure :
• Improved functionality, protection, and safety of children in schools
• Enhanced foundational literacy and numeracy of all girls and boys
• Enhanced education sector equity-focused leadership
The impact of the Global Partnership for Education programmes will reach children, teachers, parents, and communities throughout Zimbabwe, especially those facing the most disadvantaged.
All Global Partnership for Education programmes are implemented under the leadership of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, with further roles being played by UNICEF, which is the grant agent for four Grants (SCG, STG, PDG and multiplier), while Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) is the Grant agent of the Girls Education Accelerator (GEA).
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For more information:
- Taungana Ndoro, Director of Communications and Advocacy, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education; [email protected]; +263779093096
- Yves Willemot, Chief Communications UNICEF Zimbabwe; [email protected]; +263772124268; Rutendo Kambarami, Communication Officer UNICEF Zimbabwe; [email protected]; +263772258694
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