Government schools to run under public-private partnership in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The planning to manage commerce schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa via a public-private partnership has been finalized. As per the documents, the feasibility survey of 24 schools across the province has been finalized.  

In the initial phase, 8 primary schools have been identified as suitable for the PPP model. One school each in D.I. Khan, DIR, and Lucky Marwat, as well as the two schools each in Haripur and Abbottabad, will be run and managed under the PPP model. Education department documents highlight that around 4.7 million children are now out of school across the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with roughly Rs. 41,055 spent on per student monthly in the region.  

The shift to the PPP model focuses on improving educational standards and minimizing financial constraints. Department of Education claimed that those schools that are managed under public-private partnerships are anticipated to obtain the best facilities and infrastructure and will be governed more effectively. 

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The PPP run schools in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa will pose various positive impacts. 

• Firstly, by executing private sector expertise, this initiative focuses on improving teaching standards and educational results, providing a higher quality of education.  

• Secondly, with a strong emphasis on underserved areas, the PPP model assists in addressing the massive number of out-of-school children, increasing educational access across the province.  

• Thirdly, the PPP model assists in minimizing the financial burden on the government by sharing prices with private partners and making better use of public funds.  

• Fourthly, schools that are running under the PPP model are anticipated to get better facilities and infrastructure for strongly contributing to a more conducive learning environment.  

• Fifthly, the strong involvement of the private sector brings in innovative management practices and measures and operational efficiencies, further improving the all-inclusive effectiveness of school administration.  

• Sixthly, the partnership emphasizes long-term sustainability by pairing and adding resources and expertise from both the public and private sectors, guaranteeing continuous improvement and adaptation to educational requirements. 

• Seventhly, by incorporating local private entities, the initiative creates community involvement and invests in education, creating a more supportive environment for schools.