Functions of Ministry of Education

The Ministry’s role of effectively managing the education system is accomplished through the execution of functions carried out by its divisions and agencies.  Among these functions are:

• Planning, developing, and implementing educational policies and programmes
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of locally and internationally funded projects and programmes
• Maintaining an efficient system of collecting, collating, analyzing and presenting current and accurate data on quantifiable educational indicators to meet local demand and international standards
• Developing and supporting programmes, services and activities geared towards personal and national development
• Providing guidance in financial management for all educational institutions and affiliated agencies.
•  Initiate and formulate policy options on Education for the consideration of government;
•  Initiate and advise on government plans.
•  Undertake such research as maybe necessary for the effective implementation of government policies.
•  Review government policies and plans;
•  Coordinate and monitor the implementation of sector policies and strategies