September 2018 – The Global Partnership for Education Secretariat approved the following grant:

US$482,007 for Niger to revise the 2014-2024 education sector plan (ESP)

The education sector plan development grant (ESPDG) for Niger will help the country conduct an analysis and appraisal of the first phase of the education plan.

The grant will also help conduct eight thematic studies and twelve workshops to finalize the second phase of the ESP and the multi-year action plan. 8 out of the 12 workshops will be conducted at the regional level, which ensures a participatory and transparent approach and process.

UNICEF has been nominated by the local education group to be the grant agent on behalf of the Government of Niger.   

Education Sector Plan Development Grants from the Global Partnership for Education are intended to help countries perform strategic, consultative and analytical work to develop or revise their sector plan. The maximum amount is US$500,000, of which US$250,000 is reserved for education sector analysis, and the remainder can be used for additional studies or to develop sector plan.