The objective of this TA is to provide analytic and advisory services to support evidence-based policy-making. The immediate outcome is stakeholders discussion sessions being held on the findings during MoE's preparation for new sector programs particularly on strengthening school-based management and improving education quality. The longer term outcome is new policies in place or reform initiatives implemented, aiming at strengthening the quality of education service delivery.

The key tasks are the following: Task 1: School survey and data collection; Task 2: School service delivery report based on school survey data analysis; Task 3: Two SABER reports on (a) teacher management; and (b) Workforce Development; Task 4: Impact evaluation design. Gender-specific analysis will be incorporated in the school survey report. The analysis will explore gender disparities in access to schools and learning outcome; and examine the differentiated factors that affect these gender disparities.