Puntland State Education Updates

[Yonis]

Puntland Education Minister opens State Exams at Raas Casayr School in Bosaso

Boy Students and Girl Students are checked in separately

http://puntlandpost.net/2017/05/20/...ray-imtixaanka-shahaadiga-ah-ee-gobalka-bari/

 

[Human]

I hope they do well, inshallah.

 

[Arma]

I legit read, "examinations", as exterminations. Nearly got a heart attack.

 

[Ras]

Wonder what their curriculum is. Most schools in Africa just teach useless stuff that isn't useful for university entrance exams or jobs.

 

[DR OSMAN]

Puntland Makes Strides in Expanding School Access
Doreen Ajiambo / 05 Mar 2018

School children in Puntland, a semi-autonomous region of Somalia that has been able to transform its education system despite memories of civil war.

GAROWE, Somalia—As dawn breaks in this city, the capital of the Puntland region of Somalia, hundreds of schoolchildren fill the roads, carrying bags and books as they head to classes to receive education that many of their parents missed during decades of civil war.

“I’m rushing to school right now. I need to be there by 7 a.m.,” said 16-year-old Hassan Ali, who attends Darwish Primary School here. “I want to study hard and excel in life like other people because I know education is the key to success.”

The situation in Puntland, a largely autonomous region that maintains its own government, is different from conditions in southern and central Somalia, including Mogadishu, where children sometimes are afraid to go school due to frequent attacks by Al-Shabaab, an extremist group linked to Al Qaeda that has killed thousands of civilians in the region.

The outbreak of civil war in Somalia in the early 1990s crippled education services. By 1994, fighting had destroyed most schools, and teachers and students fled the country.

But Puntland has been able to rebuild much of its education system in recent years.

“During the civil war, all infrastructures were totally destroyed, and nothing was spared,” said Nazlin Umar Rajput, chairwoman of the National Muslim Council of Kenya and a human-rights advocate for minority groups across East Africa. “But now the education sector in Puntland has progressed systematically despite periods of civil war, unrest and drought that left thousands of people dead.”

In Puntland, the regional ministry of education develops curricula and manages public schools. Elsewhere in Somalia, including the federal capital, Mogadishu, schools are mostly private. They operate independently, follow different curricula and charge fees.


Nazlin Umar Rajput says educational services in Puntland are better than in other parts of Somalia because of its relative stability and security.

“Almost every child in Puntland is able to access education,” said Rajput. “The country has harmonized its curriculum and centralized examinations, unlike other regions.”

School enrollment in Puntland has also increased in recent years, as the government has built more schools, libraries, water projects and other facilities. The region now has more than 500 schools and more than 100,000 students. More than 5,000 teachers are registered here, though not all have official credentials. The average teacher-to-student ration is 20 to one.

Students attend two years of early childhood development classes, eight years of primary education, and four years of secondary education, according to the ministry of education. The region also has more than 10 universities.

Puntland’s education system has attracted international agencies that are now helping parents, teachers and the education ministry provide quality education for all children, said Rajput, making the region a role model to others emerging from conflict.

Recently, for example, the Global Partnership for Education, an international organization that works to ensure that poor children in developing countries receive a quality basic education, committed $5.6 million in grant money to assist Puntland’s efforts. The money will make education possible for more than 2,500 children from the region’s poorest households who might not have been able to attend school for financial reasons, like being kept out of classes by their parents to work.

“This grant will help thousands of children in Puntland go to school, stay in school and learn with qualified teachers,” Alice Albright, the partnership’s chief executive officer, said in October, when the grant was announced. “Other countries which have experienced civil war and drought can learn from Puntland,” she said.


A Somali child attends a mosque after a break from school.

Abshir Aw-Yusuf Isse, who was Puntland’s minister of education at the time, said the grant “will help us realize our vision of a quality education system that guarantees and fosters success for learners regardless of their abilities, and responds to and recognizes the potential of all learners.”

Central and southern Somalia have been difficult for donor groups to work with, due to security issues, Albright said.

Conflict and civil war often disrupt educational activities in those areas.

Rajput added that “insurgent groups also control what is taught in the curriculum because they control those areas.”

In Puntland, education officials said at least 200,000 children still do not attend school.

Still, parents praise what the ministry of education and international donors have accomplished.

“We are happy that our children can now access education,” said Zainab Hussein, a mother of six who has three children in school. “It was hard to go to school because of civil war and gender issues. But today the government cannot allow you to sit with your child at home without taking her to school.”

Ali, who is in grade 10, sees the progress as an opportunity to achieve his dream.

“I want become a doctor and help our people,” he said. “Our country has not enough doctors and people die every day.”

https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2018/03/puntland-makes-strides-expanding-school-access/

 

[Abdalla]

These strides were made during the Faroole administration. Say whatever you want to say about the Amir, but he was a visionary leader. He also had the best and most competent cabinet ever.

 

[Crow]

“Other countries which have experienced civil war and drought can learn from Puntland,” she said.

 

[Abdalla]

“Almost every child in Puntland is able to access education,” said Rajput. “The country has harmonized its curriculum and centralized examinations, unlike other regions

 

[Pla]

god bless puntland

but remember somali unity is key for our survival as a people

 

[Lordilord]

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[Cotton Eyed Joe]

200000 not in education, there's a lot more work to be done. I can't celebrate this those 200000 are probably rural or there's a lack of fund schools cost money in Puntland, there needs to be an increase in the education budget and get rid of useless ministries or merge some. For example agriculture ministry should be responsible for fishing, livestock and irrigation. We have a bloated government which enables corruption, they need to downsize everything.

 

[DR OSMAN]

200000 not in education, there's a lot more work to be done. I can't celebrate this those 200000 are probably rural or there's a lack of fund schools cost money in Puntland, there needs to be an increase in the education budget and get rid of useless ministries or merge some. For example agriculture ministry should be responsible for fishing, livestock and irrigation. We have a bloated government which enables corruption, they need to downsize everything.

Its far better then the shocking education standards in the rest of the country

 

[Puntlandtheglorious]

200000 not in education, there's a lot more work to be done. I can't celebrate this those 200000 are probably rural or there's a lack of fund schools cost money in Puntland, there needs to be an increase in the education budget and get rid of useless ministries or merge some. For example agriculture ministry should be responsible for fishing, livestock and irrigation. We have a bloated government which enables corruption, they need to downsize everything.

We are still doing pretty good

 

[Farm]

Puntland: a role model for other regions emerging from conflict



Having endured long years of civil war and unrest, Somalia faces extreme poverty, high rates of displacement, and a devastated education system. For over two decades, schools were destroyed or unsafe, institutional structures were dismantled, and teachers and students were forced to flee.

The path towards a stronger education system
Recognizing the fundamental role education plays in development and growth, Puntland, a semi-autonomous region of Somalia, has taken important steps to transform its education system, leading to notable progress in the past few years.

According to the 2015-2016 education statistics yearbook, the primary gross enrollment rate increased from 41% in 2011/12 to 58% in 2015/16.

In addition, the percentage of certified teachers increased from 27% to 52% and drop-out rates are also remarkably lower, decreasing from 16% in 2014/15 to 9.4% in 2015/16.

Gaps persist in learning outcomes and gender parity but the positive trends demonstrate that the government’s efforts towards expanding access to quality education are fruitful.

Puntland’s 2017-2021 education sector plan reaffirms the government’s commitment to strengthening the education system. Capturing the voices of local stakeholders and showing signs of local ownership, the plan presents a roadmap to improve access and equity; quality and learning outcomes; and efficiency.

GPE’s support means more children will go to school

Commonly referred as a role model for other countries and regions emerging from conflict, Puntland has attracted international organizations and the donor community to partake in the ministry of education’s efforts to improve the education system.

In late 2017, GPE allocated a US$5.6 million grant to Puntland for 2017-2020. The grant focuses on strengthening the ministry of education’s capacity, improving the quality of teaching and learning through teacher training, producing learning materials, and providing scholarships to reduce financial barriers to access education.
A previous grant of US$2.1 million for 2013-2016 had already helped Puntland make good progress, by providing monthly incentive payments for almost 900 teachers, and training 51 female teachers in ICT, multi-grade teaching, early childhood education, special needs and inclusive education. Also, a tool was developed to monitor teachers who received performance feedback and guidance for improvements.

GPE looks forward to continuing to work with Puntland’s ministry of education and partners to support their efforts to ensure thousands of children can go to school, stay in school, and learn.


https://www.globalpartnership.org/blog/puntland-role-model-other-regions-emerging-conflict

 

[Yonis]

Having endured long years of civil war and unrest, Somalia faces extreme poverty, high rates of displacement, and a devastated education system. For over two decades, schools were destroyed or unsafe, institutional structures were dismantled, and teachers and students were forced to flee.

The path towards a stronger education system
Recognizing the fundamental role education plays in development and growth, Puntland, a semi-autonomous region of Somalia, has taken important steps to transform its education system, leading to notable progress in the past few years.

According to the 2015-2016 education statistics yearbook, the primary gross enrollment rate increased from 41% in 2011/12 to 58% in 2015/16.

In addition, the percentage of certified teachers increased from 27% to 52% and drop-out rates are also remarkably lower, decreasing from 16% in 2014/15 to 9.4% in 2015/16.

Gaps persist in learning outcomes and gender parity but the positive trends demonstrate that the government’s efforts towards expanding access to quality education are fruitful.

Puntland’s 2017-2021 education sector plan reaffirms the government’s commitment to strengthening the education system. Capturing the voices of local stakeholders and showing signs of local ownership, the plan presents a roadmap to improve access and equity; quality and learning outcomes; and efficiency.

GPE’s support means more children will go to school
Commonly referred as a role model for other countries and regions emerging from conflict, Puntland has attracted international organizations and the donor community to partake in the ministry of education’s efforts to improve the education system.

In late 2017, GPE allocated a US$5.6 million grant to Puntland for 2017-2020. The grant focuses on strengthening the ministry of education’s capacity, improving the quality of teaching and learning through teacher training, producing learning materials, and providing scholarships to reduce financial barriers to access education.
A previous grant of US$2.1 million for 2013-2016 had already helped Puntland make good progress, by providing monthly incentive payments for almost 900 teachers, and training 51 female teachers in ICT, multi-grade teaching, early childhood education, special needs and inclusive education. Also, a tool was developed to monitor teachers who received performance feedback and guidance for improvements.

GPE looks forward to continuing to work with Puntland’s ministry of education and partners to support their efforts to ensure thousands of children can go to school, stay in school, and learn.


https://www.globalpartnership.org/b...utm_medium=twitter_en&utm_campaign=daily_blog

 

[Yonis]

 

[Wei]

Having endured long years of civil war and unrest, Somalia faces extreme poverty, high rates of displacement, and a devastated education system. For over two decades, schools were destroyed or unsafe, institutional structures were dismantled, and teachers and students were forced to flee.

The path towards a stronger education system
Recognizing the fundamental role education plays in development and growth, Puntland, a semi-autonomous region of Somalia, has taken important steps to transform its education system, leading to notable progress in the past few years.

According to the 2015-2016 education statistics yearbook, the primary gross enrollment rate increased from 41% in 2011/12 to 58% in 2015/16.

In addition, the percentage of certified teachers increased from 27% to 52% and drop-out rates are also remarkably lower, decreasing from 16% in 2014/15 to 9.4% in 2015/16.

Gaps persist in learning outcomes and gender parity but the positive trends demonstrate that the government’s efforts towards expanding access to quality education are fruitful.

Puntland’s 2017-2021 education sector plan reaffirms the government’s commitment to strengthening the education system. Capturing the voices of local stakeholders and showing signs of local ownership, the plan presents a roadmap to improve access and equity; quality and learning outcomes; and efficiency.

GPE’s support means more children will go to school
Commonly referred as a role model for other countries and regions emerging from conflict, Puntland has attracted international organizations and the donor community to partake in the ministry of education’s efforts to improve the education system.

In late 2017, GPE allocated a US$5.6 million grant to Puntland for 2017-2020. The grant focuses on strengthening the ministry of education’s capacity, improving the quality of teaching and learning through teacher training, producing learning materials, and providing scholarships to reduce financial barriers to access education.
A previous grant of US$2.1 million for 2013-2016 had already helped Puntland make good progress, by providing monthly incentive payments for almost 900 teachers, and training 51 female teachers in ICT, multi-grade teaching, early childhood education, special needs and inclusive education. Also, a tool was developed to monitor teachers who received performance feedback and guidance for improvements.

GPE looks forward to continuing to work with Puntland’s ministry of education and partners to support their efforts to ensure thousands of children can go to school, stay in school, and learn.


https://www.globalpartnership.org/b...utm_medium=twitter_en&utm_campaign=daily_blog

Masha Allah, Puntland seems to be the leading Gobol when it comes to education. Hopefully they can help other states build an education system with the same quality.

I had to put aside my pride to make this comment. Hopefully others can do the same.

 

[GBTarmy]

Puntland will also increase the budget for education to 10%(currently 8%) year 2020, meaning 10% of Puntland's budget will go to education. All sources predict that Puntland will be a power and be leading in education coming future because of Puntland vision for education to 2030.

 

[GBTarmy]

Talking about education good time to mention this, if anyone is to create an education system it has to be Puntland.

 

[Yonis]

Talking about education good time to mention this, if anyone is to create an education system it has to be Puntland.