UNICEF Education Budget Brief 2026
This budget brief assesses the extent to which the approved 2026 budget for the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MOPSE) responds to the basic education needs of children in Zimbabwe.
Highlights
This budget brief assesses the extent to which the approved 2026 budget for the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MOPSE) responds to the basic education needs of children in Zimbabwe. It examines the size, composition and priorities of education spending, focusing on budget adequacy, allocative efficiency, execution, equity and inclusion. The brief also reviews financing for school infrastructure, teaching and learning materials, and the recruitment and retention of qualified teachers, and proposes measures to strengthen education budgeting for inclusive and equitable lifelong learning. The brief also analyses MOPSE budget performance, with execution data limited to January–September 2025 due to gaps in publicly available outturn data.
