REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND HIGHER STUDIES Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP 2017-2021) October 2017
BackgroundThis is the Second Education Sector Plan prepared by the government of Somaliland. Its preparation which was led by the Ministry and involved all stakeholders has created strong local ownership. It was designed taking into account the existing capacity in Somaliland. It has set its priorities using strategies that focus on activities that will expand access to good quality education in Somaliland on a sustainable basis.
This ESSP focuses on education outcomes for the sector and seeks to link accountability mechanisms to resources, so that those departments of education, are empowered, with clear roles and responsibilities. The Government of Somaliland is committed to provide quality, affordable and competitive education to its citizens, and to reduce barriers, and ensure equitable access and learning outcomes with very ambitious, but achievable targets. The support of all donors and international development actors, and their alignment behind the ESSP processes and policies described in this document, will be critical to the overall success and sustainability of the ESSP.
