QUETTA: Balochistan Basic Education Programme (BBEP) was launched in a ceremony held at a local hotel of Quetta, on Wednesday.
Balochistan Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai was a chief guest of the ceremony. European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Jean-Francois Cautain and Provincial Minister for Education Abdul Rahim Ziaratwal were amongst the guest of honours.
Speaking at the occasion, the EU ambassador to Pakistan said that EU emphasis on equitable and quality learning opportunities. In Pakistan, education is one of the key priorities of the EU and 32% of the Multi-Annual Indicative Programme 2014-20 is earmarked for the education sector.
Jean-Francois further added that key focus of EU in Balochistan education sector is on Balochistan Examination and Assessment Commission (BEAC), teachers’ performance, education management information system (EMIS), and education planning and management at district level.
“We are looking forward to continuing our support to the Balochistan government in improving education access and quality,” concluded the ambassador.
