SINDH COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION PROGRAM ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (OCTOBER 1, 2018 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2019)

Date: October 30, 2019

CMP is made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

CMP is implemented by Blumont Engineering Solution (BES) under Contract Award No: AID – 391 – C – 13 – 00006

This report was produced for USAID.

Sindh Community Mobilization Program Annual Progress Report, Year – VI Contract Award AID-391-C-13-00006 October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENT

A. PROGRAM SUMMARY ...... 5 B. SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019 ...... 6 C. MISSION STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK (MSF) INDICATOR SUMMARY FOR OCTOBER 1, 2018 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 ...... 8 D. STATUS OF ACTIVITIES AS PER COMPONENTS ...... 10 Component I: Increase Communities Involvement in GOS Reforms of Consolidation, Merging, and Upgrading Schools ...... 10 Component II: Improve Community and District Administration Coordination for Increased Girls’ Enrollment ...... 20 Component III: Improve Children’s Nutrition in Selected Communities and Government Schools through Research that Informs Innovation and Good Practices ...... 35 Component IV: Launch of Education Management Organizations (EMOs) ...... 41 E. STATUS OF ACTIVITIES PER CROSS CUTTING THEMES ...... 53 Gender Mainstreaming ...... 53 Documentation Outreach and Communication ...... 56 F. CHALLENGES ...... 59 G. OPERATIONS...... 59 H. PLAN FOR NEXT QUARTER ...... 60 ANNEXURE – I: SUCCESS STORIES ...... 64 ANNEXURE II: INDICATOR BASED SUMMARY REPORT ...... 67 ANNEXURE III: MAJOR MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE SHEETS OF July– September 2019 ...... 71 ANNEXURE IV: FINANCIAL REPORT ...... 74 ANNEXURE V: LIST OF SCHOOLS FOR RFP#5 ...... 75

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ACRONYMS

AKU-HDP Aga Khan University Human Development Program

CA Concession Agreement

CFC Charter for Compassion

CMP Sindh Community Mobilization Program

COP Chief of Party

CSO Civil Society Organization

CSR Corporate Social Responsibility

DCOP Deputy Chief of Party

DEO District Education Officer

DRR Disaster Risk Reduction

DST District Support Team

ECCE Early Childhood Care and Education

EMO Education Management Organization

FO Field Officer

GBHS Government Boy’s High School

GBPS Government Boys’ Primary School

GBSS Government Boys’ Secondary School

GHS Government High School

GIK Gifts-in-kind

GOS Government of Sindh

HBL Habib Bank Limited

IA Internal Auditor

IBA Institute of Business Administration

ICT Information and Communications Technology

IE Independent Experts

IEC Information, Education, and Communication

IRC Indus Resource Center

KPI Key Performance Indicators

LOP Life of Program

LSU Local Support Unit

M&E Monitoring and Evaluation

MIS Management Information Systems

MSF Mission Strategic Framework

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NA Nutrition Associates

NFE Non Formal Education

PD Program Director

PDR Planning, Development, and Research

PMIU Program Management and Implementation Unit

PKR Pakistani Rupees

PPP Public Private Partnership

PSF Project Support Fund

PTA Parent-Teacher Association

RFP Request for Proposals

RSU Reform Support Unit

SBEP Sindh Basic Education Program

SCDP Sindh Capacity Development Project

SDGs Sustainable Development Goals

SELD School Education and Literacy Department

SEMIS Sindh Education Management Information System

SHNCs School Hygiene and Nutrition Committees

SIP School Improvement Plan

SMC School Management Committee

SMP Social Mobilization Plan

SPPRA Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority

TEO Taluka Education Officer

TFEC Technical and Financial Evaluation Committee

TOT Training of Trainers

USAID United States Agency for International Development

USG US Government

VGF Viability Gap Fund

WATSAN Water and Sanitation

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A. PROGRAM SUMMARY

The status of education, generally in Pakistan and particularly in Sindh province, has been facing a plethora of challenges. The Government has signed commitments, initially under Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and later under Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has made some progress. In order to improve education in Sindh, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Sindh (GOS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the five-year comprehensive Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP). The program is one of the major bi-lateral initiatives that supports the government’s efforts of ensuring access to quality education for every child. The emphasis of SBEP is to increase and sustain students’ enrollment in primary, elementary, and secondary grades in seven districts in the northern part of Sindh province, namely Dadu, Jacobabad, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Kashmore, Khairpur, Larkana, and Sukkur; and five towns of Karachi, including Bin Qasim, Gadap, Kemari, Lyari, and Organi of Karachi in Sindh province. The Sindh Community Mobilization Program (CMP), one of the major components of SBEP, was initially a five-year program implemented by Blumont Engineering Solutions. CMP’s success has attracted attention to its model and methodology, which resulted in an extension of project tenure for three more years (one year at no cost and later a two-year cost extension). With the cost extension, CMP expanded the geographic boundaries from seven districts and five towns to all 29 districts of Sindh province. CMP, a cornerstone of SBEP, has four key components: 1) Increase communities’ involvement in the GOS reform of merging, consolidating, and upgrading schools; 2) Improve community and district administrations’ coordination for increased girls’ enrollment; 3) Improve child nutrition in selected communities and government schools through research that informs innovation and good practice; and 4) Pilot component: Launch of the Education Management Organizations (EMOs). In addition, CMP has three Cross-Cutting Themes that add significant value to these objectives: 1) gender mainstreaming of program activities; 2) water and sanitation (WATSAN): improving facilities, knowledge, and practice; and 3) Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR): improving awareness, knowledge, preparation, and practice. Additionally, CMP has provided small grants to 300 neighboring schools to address needs identified and prioritized in school improvement plans (SIPs). The program’s key objectives are to: facilitate coordination among the community and other stakeholders in aspects related to construction, merging, consolidation, and upgrading of SBEP schools and empower communities. The initial scope focused on 409 schools (106 construction schools and 303 non-construction schools, also termed as ‘neighboring schools’ due to proximity to construction schools); the program aimed to increase students’ enrollment, particularly girls’ enrollment, and retention in 409 selected schools through strengthened linkages between communities and District Education Departments and meaningful community involvement in day-to-day school management and local decision making. However, under the revised scope of work, CMP will work in 750 schools— existing SBEP targeted schools and an additional 350 GOS identified priority model schools). CMP’s inclusive community activities are designed to make these educational improvements sustainable by increasing communities’ support for their local schools and advocacy for better educational provisions.

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B. SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019

At the completion of the sixth year of Sindh Community Mobilization Program (CMP), there were many key accomplishments involving community empowerment and strengthening community coordination with the Government of Sindh (GOS). CMP organized workshops to enhance the understanding of district education officials about school consolidation, merging, and upgrading reform and facilitate smooth execution at the ground level. These workshops helped government officials understand the strategic and operational aspects of the reform and also enabled them to discuss the implementation level challenges in front of provincial authorities. Besides workshops, CMP also provided support in mobilizing communities, preparing feasibility reports and getting the consolidation indicators implemented at the notified schools. Another important activity under this component was inauguration ceremonies—opening and handing over of newly constructed schools. CMP, in collaboration with the Program Management and Implementation Unit (PMIU), organized high profile inauguration ceremonies for three USAID-funded newly constructed schools in Sukkur, Karachi, and Dadu. These ceremonies were co-chaired by senior officials from GOS and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In addition, CMP also facilitated inauguration ceremonies of 45 schools (20 USAID-funded newly constructed schools and 25 GOS priority grouped schools) in Dadu, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Larkana, and Sukkur. During Year VI, CMP also made significant efforts in community engagement and empowerment activities, such as School Management Committee (SMC) members’ exchange visits to foster knowledge sharing, summer camps, and Taleemi Mela (Education Fairs), which offer learning and recreational activities to students. It is worth highlighting that communities have taken ownership and led community-based activities, such as Taleemi Mela, Community Recognition Days, enrollment campaigns, and implementation of School Improvement Plans (SIPs) through effective utilization of small grants. Moreover, CMP, in coordination with community members, identified, restructured, and trained School Health and Nutrition Committees (SHNCs). These committees further assisted in screening, referral, and behavioral change activities at the school and community level. The trained SHNC members and CMP team conducted Health, Nutrition, Hygiene, Water and Sanitation (WATSAN), and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) related awareness sessions and facilitated the establishment and maintenance of health corners in schools. In order to promote health awareness and enhance the program’s visibility, CMP displayed Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) material/posters, including key messages regarding health, nutrition, hygiene, WATSAN, and DRR. Furthermore, CMP’s technical, administrative, and legal support in furthering the School Education and Literacy Department’s (SELD’s) Education Management Organization (EMO) reform has continued to be vital and widely appreciated by senior leadership in provincial education departments as well as in USAID. The education department outsources management of 43 USAID-funded schools to selected EMOs under four rounds of procurement, and CMP has continued to support the EMOs of these schools through contract management. Additionally, CMP handed over 45 more schools and provided extensive support to the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Node of SELD in the launching of the fifth Request for Proposal (RFP#5) to outsource 76 schools under EMO reforms. CMP arranged a road show and held a pre-bid meeting to bring potential bidders, SELD, and USAID representatives and school administration under one roof to discuss feasibility and expected outcomes of this process. CMP ensured women’s inclusion and girls’ empowerment in all fields and components/interventions. CMP provided orientations to Education Department officials in Karachi to mainstream gender equality in all sections of education and within the department. CMP conducted sessions for women P a g e 6 | 76

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C. MISSION STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK (MSF) INDICATOR SUMMARY FOR OCTOBER 1, 2018 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The following table highlights progress during the reporting period against MSF indicators. However, this progress includes reports made under non-MSF indicators displayed in Annexure II.

CMP Indicator Table – Annual Performance (October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019)

Current Cumulative Current Total Progress LOP quarter Reporting Number Performance Indicator Data till Sep Annual to date - Sep Target (July 1, 2019 – Frequency 30, 2018 (Oct 1, 2018 – 30, 2019 Sep 30, 2019) Sep 30, 2019) Goal: Sustain community mobilization and school-based management in Sindh province

Component 2: Improve community and district government coordination for increased girls' enrollment

2.3-C Number of learners enrolled in primary, elementary and secondary USG assisted 143,825 133,825 133,8251 -- 133,825 Annually schools or equivalent USG assisted non- school based settings 2.3.1-b. Number of government officials who complete professional development 425 225 -- 225 Annually -- activities with USG assistance Number of private sector engagements as a Quarterly/ 2.3.2-a result of USG assistance (PSEs/ Number of 38 23 4 27 Periodic / Partnership) -- Annually

Number of parent teacher associations 4.3.1.a (PTAs) or community-based school 760 447 -- 447 Quarterly -- governance structures engaged in primary or

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CMP Indicator Table – Annual Performance (October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019)

Current Cumulative Current Total Progress LOP quarter Reporting Number Performance Indicator Data till Sep Annual to date - Sep Target (July 1, 2019 – Frequency 30, 2018 (Oct 1, 2018 – 30, 2019 Sep 30, 2019) Sep 30, 2019) secondary education supported with USG assistance. DEO's coordination for List of Model schools 400 previous and 350 are additional model schools and will continue assistance in old schools as well. Pilot Component: Launch education Management Organization (EMO) System

Number of public and private schools -- PPR ES.1-50. 760 447 447 447 Annually receiving USG assistance

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D. STATUS OF ACTIVITIES AS PER COMPONENTS

Component I: Increase Communities Involvement in GOS Reforms of Consolidation, Merging, and Upgrading Schools

Mapping and Ground Assessment for the Consolidation and Merging of Schools in CMP Targeted Schools

CMP continues to assist the GOS’ SELD in implementing key reforms to increase access and improve quality of education in the province. CMP continued to mobilize communities and increased community involvement by engaging SMCs and sub-communities in dialogue about GOS reforms to merge, consolidate, and upgrade schools. CMP carried out school visits and conducted meetings with district and Taluka level education officials, SMCs, and communities to discuss the GOS school consolidation and merging policy.

Figure 1: Community meeting to conduct mapping and ground assessment at Government Boys Primary School (GBPS) Hassan Ali Shah, Kashmore district These meetings aimed to highlight the salient features of the reform, initiate dialogue for further clarity, and assess the feasibility for implementation of the consolidation policy. The major purpose of this consultation process was to substantiate the need for combining schools within close proximity of each other where there are disproportionate numbers of staff and students, or when there are likely gains of cost efficiency with centralized management and administration. During the reporting period, CMP held 23 meetings with school administration, SMC members, and communities in Dadu, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Karachi, and Kashmore districts to help them understand the importance of school consolidation, merging, and upgradation and its benefits to the communities' children. CMP responded to the queries raised by community members regarding this reform and provided technical assistance in conducting ground level assessment, mapping, collecting SMCs' resolutions, and other documents for evidence, as well as defining the way forward for the school level tasks pertaining to the school consolidation or merging process. As a result of this comprehensive mapping exercise, CMP facilitated the SMCs of four schools to prepare feasibility reports and proposals for the school consolidation and merging. These feasibility reports were submitted to the Director, SELD in order to issue notifications for consolidated schools.

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Support to CMP Schools in Implementation of Consolidation and Merging

In order to effectively assist SELD in implementing school consolidation, merging, and upgradation reforms, CMP prepared a progress tracking tool based on indicators derived from SELD’s Reform Support Unit (RSU)—a school consolidation implementation checklist. This tool allowed CMP to know how school administration needs support in strategic, technical, and operational areas. As a result of the mapping and ground assessment activity, 67 schools were consolidated. Therefore, CMP provided technical support to the administration of these 67 schools, ensuring proper implementation of school consolidation and merging policy. With CMP’s assistance, some school level indicators, such as combined staff master roll, unified School Education Management Information System (SEMIS) code, and classroom attendance registers were achieved in 22 SBEP targeted schools.

Orientation of DEOs, TEOs, and Supervisors on GOS Policy of Consolidation, Merging and Upgrading of Schools

While working with SELD on implementing school consolidation, merging, and upgrading reforms, CMP observed that a more thorough understanding of the reforms at school, Taluka, and district level is essential. This will enable district education officials to effectively implement the reform and ensure the rectification of issues, particularly operational ones. Therefore, CMP conducted one-day orientation workshops in Dadu, Jacobabad, Karachi, and Larkana districts with district education officials, including; Directors, District Education Officers (DEOs), Taluka Education Officers (TEOs), Head Teachers, Figure 2: Dr. Sohrab Sarki, MPA Jacobabad SMC members, and representatives of Local addresses the education officials during an orientation workshop Support Units (LSUs) and RSUs. The main objective of these orientation workshops was to help the district level participants increase their knowledge and understanding of the GOS policy reform and procedures regarding school consolidation, merging, and upgradation. During these workshops, a CMP resource person delivered a detailed presentation, outlining the necessity of the consolidation process and required forms for implementation of school consolidation, merging, and upgrading. Participants were briefed that in the future, GOS intends to consolidate all USAID-funded newly constructed schools, therefore it will be effective to initiate the process at early stages. Through these district level workshops, CMP had the opportunity to share the mechanism to prepare feasibility reports based on mapping and ground assessment of potential consolidation of SBEP schools. During the workshops, CMP briefed participants about data collection, tracking the implementation progress through quantifiable indicators, and presented progress by district. Moreover, participants also discussed the challenges faced while implementing these reforms, where each stakeholder, i.e. RSU, PMIU, CMP, Directors, and DEOs agreed on a mutually developed way forward and assured their support during the implementation process. These workshops also served as a coordination tool between school administrations and the district education department.

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For example, the Head Teachers and SMC Chairpersons of GBPS Waherabad and GBPS Gulistan Colony Lyari requested that the District Education Officers (DEOs) merge six schools (two and four schools respectively) with the proposed campus schools2. In this regard, Assistant Director Primary decided on the spot to add two schools that need to be merged with Waherabad into the database and assured his support for the remaining four schools. In Jacobabad, Dr. Suharab Khan, Sarki Member of Sindh Assembly also participated in the session. Expressing his views, he said “we are thankful to USAID and [the] Government of Sindh for their vision of uplifting educational standards in remote areas of Sindh.” He appreciated CMP’s efforts to raise awareness of the importance of girls’ education in the local community. He assured his support to meet objectives of the SBEP program. Inauguration Ceremony of USAID-Funded Newly Constructed SBEP School

USAID-funded newly constructed state-of-the-art school buildings are one of the key tangible outcomes of SBEP. Once these schools are completely constructed, the inauguration/opening ceremonies are organized to formally resume the quality education process in these well-equipped buildings. During the reporting year, CMP, in collaboration with GOS’ PMIU), organized three high profile inauguration ceremonies for USAID- funded, newly constructed schools in Dadu, Karachi, and Sukkur districts. Figure 3: Qazi Shahid Pervaiz, Secretary On June 19, 2019, CMP organized an inauguration SELD addresses the audience during ceremony of Government (N) Modern High Government (N) Modern High School inauguration ceremony at Sukkur School Sukkur. Mr. Michael Hryshchyshyn, USAID Director for Sindh and Balochistan and Qazi Shahid Pervaiz, Secretary, SELD, GOS inaugurated the school. In the ceremony, District Administration, USAID/USG and GOS senior officials, SBEP partner representatives, PMIU, members of SMC executive committee, community members, parents, teachers, students, EMO representatives, and civil society members participated. USAID Director for Sindh and Baluchistan and Secretary, SELD unveiled the plaque of the school followed by a ribbon cutting. Figure 4: Mr. Michael Hryshchyshyn, Director The guests then visited different stalls set up by USAID Sindh and Baluchistan addresses the SBEP partners including CMP, PMIU, and Halcrow audience during Government (N) Modern Pakistan. High School inauguration ceremony at Sukkur Mr. Hryshchyshyn articulated that the U.S. government is proud to partner with the GOS in the joint initiative of promoting education for all. He said, “We, along with our partners from the School Education and Literacy Department, focus on improving the quality and accessibility of education. The Sindh Basic Education Program is helping to improve the quality

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Sindh Community Mobilization Program Annual Progress Report, Year – VI Contract Award AID-391-C-13-00006 October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019 of teaching and increase access to safe learning opportunities for children, especially for girls through engagement with the private sector.” Qazi Shahid Pervaiz, Secretary (SELD) said, “It is a proud moment for me to perform the inauguration ceremony of this newly constructed state-of-the-art school building under SBEP, which is a great program, especially for the children of Sindh.” He expressed his gratitude for USAID and the USG’s strong support in modernizing education in Sindh. The Secretary highlighted the public- private partnership model and also appreciated the efforts of EMOs to manage these schools efficiently. On September 17, 2019, CMP organized a high profile inauguration ceremony of the USAID-funded newly constructed Government Secondary School, Damba Village, and Gadap Town Karachi. Mr. Paul W. Jones, US Ambassador to Pakistan and Mr. Syed Murad Ali, Chief Minister, GOS jointly inaugurated this state-of-the-art school building and chaired the ceremony. Other distinguished guests included senior officials from USG, USAID, and GOS. The event managed to gather approximately 550 participants from different walks of life, including EMOs, CSOs, media, students, parents, teachers, and community members. On the occasion, US Ambassador and Chief Minister of Sindh unveiled a plaque for the first newly constructed school in Karachi, and 44th in the program’s history. Following that, there was a ribbon cutting ceremony which formally opened the doors of an excellent school for around 700 students. During the school tour, the US Ambassador and Chief Minister of Sindh appreciated the construction quality and expressed their satisfaction.

Figure 5: US Ambassador to Pakistan and Chief Minister of Sindh inaugurated the USAID- funded newly constructed Government Secondary School, Damba Village, Gadap Town, Karachi

At the event, Mr. Jones shared his views about the school. He emphasized the USG’s commitment toward improving education in Pakistan and highlighted various programs which directly contribute to the quality and access of education. He shared that, “I am very hopeful that with the support of the US Government and through the effective leadership of GOS, the schools under SBEP will continue to provide improved quality of education and will enable students to attain their goals and pursue their dreams.”

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After the Ambassador’s remarks, Mr. Shah shared his concluding remarks to the audience. He offered his gratitude to the USG, USAID, and American People for their generous contribution to improving access and quality of education in Sindh. He also motivated community members to enroll their children, especially girls, in school so they can become valued citizen of Pakistan. While emphasizing the community he shared that, “I can see an amazing spark in the eyes of girls for education, and parents must provide education to their daughter, so they can become teachers, doctors, and successful politicians.” Figure 6: Mr. Paul W Jones U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan shares his views during the On September 30, 2019, CMP organized the inauguration of GSS, Damba Village, Gadap inauguration ceremony of Government High School Town, Karachi (GHS) Waleed Shaikh, Dadu district. Mr. Mark Sorensen, Acting Director for USAID in Sindh & Baluchistan and Mr. Mushtaque Ahmed Soomro, Program Director PMIU, GOS jointly inaugurated this state-of-the-art school building and chaired the ceremony. Other distinguished guests included officials from USAID and GOS. The event managed to gather approximately 400 participants from different walks of life, including EMOs, CSOs, media, students, parents, teachers, and community members. On the occasion, PD PMIU and Acting Director of Sindh and Baluchistan, USAID unveiled a plaque for the first newly constructed Figure 7: Mr. Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief school in Dadu, 45th in total. Following that, there was a Minister Sindh addresses to audience during ribbon cutting ceremony which formally opened the the inauguration of GSS, Damba Village, Gadap Town, Karachi doors of an excellent school for around 400 students of the village and neighboring schools. Mr. Mark Sorensen, Acting Director of Sindh & Baluchistan, USAID shared his concluding remarks to the audience. He offered his deepest gratitude to people of Dadu for their hospitality and expressed his happiness to join this inauguration ceremony. He highlighted and acknowledged everyone’s contribution in making this concrete building a successful educational institute. He shared, “I am so amazed by the dedication of all stakeholders, including; Teachers, Community Members, Figure 8: Mr. Mark Sorensen, Acting Director PMIU, USAID colleagues, Halcrow Pakistan and the CMP Sindh and Baluchistan, USAID and Mr. team for their endless efforts to provide quality education to Mushtaque Ahmed, PD PMIU inaugurated students of Sindh.” On this occasion, Program Director GHS, Waleed Shaikh Dadu district PMIU highlighted the progress made so far and the way forward. He also expressed his gratitude to USAID, the USG, and the American people for their generous contribution to improve the education in Sindh. He shared that, “besides construction of the building with all required facilities, the concept of Education Management Organizations is [a] very important step, which will ensure sustainability of the program.”

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During these inauguration ceremonies, Head Teachers and SMC chairpersons welcomed the guests and shared an overview of villages as well as schools. During the events, students from respective schools presented tableau (a traditional dance) and performed skits in order to highlight the importance of education. CMP and other SBEP partners set up stalls during these inauguration ceremonies to display/present information and the progress of their respective components. Overall, events gathered people from different walks of life and also generated positive words through social, digital, print, and electronic media. School Opening/Handing over Ceremonies of USAID-Funded Newly-Constructed SBEP Schools

In addition to the high profile inauguration ceremonies, CMP collaborated with SBEP partners, PMIU, SELD, and local communities to organize opening and handing over ceremonies. During the ceremonies, 20 USAID-funded newly constructed SBEP schools in Dadu, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Larkana, and Sukkur districts and 25 GOS grouped schools in the same districts were handed over to EMOs. These events highlighted the joint efforts of multiple stakeholders and allowed thousands of students to Figure 9: Mr. Mark Sorensen, Acting Director continue their studies in high-quality learning Sindh and Baluchistan, USAID addresses to environments. These ceremonies were chaired by audience during inauguration of Government District Administration officials, district education High School, Waleed Shaikh, Dadu department heads, and renowned politicians. Other key guests included members of National Assemblies, members of Provincial Assemblies, Director of Schools, DEOs, TEOs, SBEP partners, CSOs, and media representatives in these districts. During the opening ceremonies, school officials of the district education department handed over these state-of-the-art school buildings as well as GOS grouped schools to selected EMOs. On these occasions, SBEP partners also set up stalls in the schools and displayed information about their programs. Following the opening of new schools, CMP conducted school-based activities to socialize parents and communities and familiarize them with new buildings and their facilities and conducted sessions on nutrition, health, and hygiene with students and parents. Halcrow's technical team also conducted a session with school staff and SMCs to provide guidelines for school infrastructure repair, maintenance, and complaint management system on the day of physical verification of assets.

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Figure 10: Some glimpses of different school opening and handing over ceremonies

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List of USAID-Funded Newly Constructed SBEP Schools Handed Over to Selected EMOs after Opening Ceremonies by District

S.No. Name of School Village District Selected EMO

1 Government Boys High School Ghazi Jalbani Kamber-Shahdadkot TCF

2 Government Girls High School Ghazi Khan Markhand Kamber-Shahdadkot TCF

3 Government Boys High School Monder Lakha Kamber-Shahdadkot TCF

4 Government Boys High School Waso Kalhoro Kamber-Shahdadkot TCF

5 Government Girls High School Gaji Khuhawar Kamber-Shahdadkot TCF

6 Government Boys High School Waleed Shaikh Dadu TCF

7 Government Boys High School Patt Gul Mohammad Dadu TCF

8 Government Girls Elementary School GGES Bachal Pusia Dadu TCF

9 Government Boys High School Taga Dadu TCF

10 Government Girls High School Kamal Khan Lund Dadu TCF

11 Government Girls Elementary School Ghulam Hussain Gaadhi Dadu TCF

12 Government Girls Lower Secondary Kehar Larkana IBA Sukkur School

13 Government Girls Primary School Wadi Wahni Larkana IBA Sukkur

14 Government High School Ali Mohammad Chawro Larkana IBA Sukkur

15 Government High School Vikya Sangi Larkana IBA Sukkur

16 Government High School Municipal Sukkur IBA Sukkur

17 Government High School #01 Sukkur IBA Sukkur

18 Government High School Mulla Ali Sukkur IBA Sukkur

19 Government High School Bakhshan Chakrani Sukkur IBA Sukkur

20 Government High School Hussain Kalwar Sukkur IBA Sukkur

List of GOS Priority Grouped Schools Handed Over to Selected EMOs by District

S.No. Name of School Village District Selected EMO

1 Government Boys’ Primary School Kamber- Khuda Bux Wahocho TCF Shahdadkot

2 Government Boys’ Primary School Kamber- TCF Sawali Wahocho Shahdadkot

3 Government Boys’ Primary School Kamber- TCF Dera Shahdadkot

4 Government Boys’ Primary School Kamber- TCF Ghulam Nabi Abro Shahdadkot

5 Government Boys’ Primary School Ghazi Jamali Dadu TCF

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6 Government Boys’ Primary School Thariri Jado Shaheed Dadu TCF

7 Government Boys’ Primary School Molvi Abdul Aziz Dadu TCF

8 Government Boys’ Primary School Cheejani Dadu TCF

9 Government Boys’ Primary School Ratokot Larkana IBA Sukkur

10 Government Boys’ Primary School Vikya Sangi Larkana IBA Sukkur

11 Government Boys’ Primary School Dhamrah 1 Larkana IBA Sukkur

12 Government Boys’ Primary School Dhamrah 2 Larkana IBA Sukkur

13 Government High School Kehar Larkana IBA Sukkur

14 Government Boys’ Primary School Gabar Masan Larkana IBA Sukkur

15 Government Boys’ Primary School Radhi Sukkur IBA Sukkur

16 Government Boys’ Primary School Budh Sukkur IBA Sukkur

17 Government Boys’ Primary School New Budh Sukkur IBA Sukkur

18 Government Boys’ Primary School Dadloi Sukkur IBA Sukkur

19 Government Girls’ Primary School Old Sukkur Sukkur IBA Sukkur

20 Government Boys’ Elementary Islamia Sukkur Sukkur IBA Sukkur School

21 Government Boys’ Primary School Main Old Sukkur Sukkur IBA Sukkur

22 Government Boys’ Primary School Main Sukkur Sukkur IBA Sukkur

23 Government Girls’ Elementary Gharibabad Sukkur IBA Sukkur School

24 Government Boys’ High School Lal Jurio Khan Sukkur IBA Sukkur Shambani

25 Government Boys’ Primary School Duhalwaro Sukkur IBA Sukkur

Update Social Mobilization Plans

CMP field teams provided technical assistance to SMCs, sub-committees, and community members to develop and update Social Mobilization Plans (SMPs). The SMP is a living document, which is developed once during the life of the project and then reviewed and updated every year. The most important aspects of developing and updating the SMP is to ensure active community participation to identify school needs, prioritize and plan activities, and to operate efficiently. Communities develop the SMPs with the SMC playing a lead role and CMP acting as a catalyst. During year six, CMP provided technical assistance to SMCs in updating 178 existing SMPs. The activities included in SMPs are: SMC General Body meetings, the celebration of international and national days, enrollment campaigns, and activities that foster student retention. Furthermore, CMP field teams conducted meetings with community and SMCs in Kamber-Shahdadkot, Karachi, and Khairpur regarding implementation of SMPs and also tracked the implementation of SMPs in 91 schools during this reporting year.

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New and Updated Social Mobilization Plans by District

District Total SMPs updated

Dadu 32 Jacobabad 4 Kamber Shahdadkot 52 Karachi 22 Kashmore 26 Khairpur 37 Larkana 5 Total 178

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Component II: Improve Community and District Administration Coordination for Increased Girls’ Enrollment

Improve Visibility of CMP Targeted Schools

In order to highlight the process and showcase the impact of the program, CMP asked the school administrations and SMCs in 255 schools in all CMP targeted districts to develop and display IEC material, which includes: charts/panaflex sheets entailing list of SMC Executive Committee members, sub-committees, updated School Improvement Plan – SIP, and SMPs, SIP and SMP tracking, and nutritional status of screened children. This also includes the details of interventions carried out in the schools as well as their impact. Each non-construction school received one panaflex board and a soft board to display updated SMP, SIP, and key information as Figure 11: School visibility board of GBPS Haji well as showcase the pictures of CMP Shafi Muhammad, Karachi interventions. All IEC materials followed USAID branding and graphic manual guidelines.

Enrollment Enhancement Campaign and Data Collection on New Enrollment

Since increasing girls’ enrollment in SEBP targeted schools is one of the major outcomes of the program, CMP continued to provide assistance to SELD during the enrollment campaign. The increasing rate of enrollment3, compared with baseline results (2013-2014) and growing demand for education in targeted districts, reflects remarkable performance in the last five years. CMP has also observed that supply-side issues in public sector schools, i.e. lack of buildings, limited space within existing schools, and lack of teachers, created challenges for new school enrollees in getting a quality education.

Figure 12: Enrollment Enhancement Campaign at CMP Karachi

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In this regard CMP collaborated with district education departments in Dadu, Jacobabad, Karachi, Kashmore, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Larkana, and Sukkur to organize Enrollment Enhancement Campaigns. The main objective of organizing these enrollment campaigns at the cluster level was to increase awareness among SMCs, parents, and community members about the importance of education and encourage them to take steps to increase student enrollment—emphasizing girls’ enrollment—and reduce dropout rates. As a result of effective planning, eight enrollment campaigns/events were carried out in seven CMP targeted districts. A total of 2,440 participants (1,611 male, 829 female) including students, parents, teachers, SMCs, community members, district education department officials, and civil society representatives attended these events under the tagline “Let’s Go to School.” During the enrollment campaigns, students, teachers, and SMC members conducted walks and keynote speakers delivered speeches on the importance of girls’ education. Students performed cultural tableaus, role plays on the importance of education, and participated in different extracurricular activities. During this year, the CMP field team enrolled 3,113 students for the 2018 - 2019 academic session with support from communities. In addition to student enrollment, CMP started collecting student enrollment data from all SBEP targeted schools and enrolled 3,113 girl students for the 2018-’19 academic session. This data collection exercise helped CMP gauge the effectiveness of community mobilization efforts by parents' interest in sending their children to school. The exercise also helped CMP tailor enrollment and retention activities.

Refresher for CMP Team in Dadu District

CMP aimed to continue enhancing subcontractors’ staff knowledge to increase efficiency and effectiveness in CMP’s interventions. In this regard, CMP organized a community mobilization refresher for Dadu district staff, including two Community Mobilizers (CMs), four Nutrition Associates (NAs), one Field Officer (FO), one Senior District Manager, and one Education Manager. Prior to the refresher, the Community Mobilization Advisor and Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Manager conducted a joint monitoring visit to review activities, such as grants, SIP/SMP formation and tracking, SMC sub-committee meetings, and restructuring. The refresher started with a debriefing of monitoring visit findings followed by a review of community mobilization strategies, work structure, and major activities. This refresher served as an orientation for new staff and also allowed the team to review the challenges faced by the field team in Dadu in implementing CMP activities. The refresher facilitators emphasized the importance of meaningful community engagement from SMCs and SMC sub- committees, record keeping, and increasing enrollment. At the conclusion of the refresher, participants were able to understand:

 The community mobilization process and its impact on communities and children;  Social mobilization work structure and key interventions;  The process of integrating activities among program components and with the cross cutting themes;  Challenges/lessons learned of the first round of small grants and possible measures for a second round of disbursement; and  Community engagement for increasing enrollment and retention in CMP-targeted schools.

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Re-Structuring of SMC Sub-Committees

In the community mobilization process, it is important to encourage active and forthcoming members who have skills, ability, and most importantly the willingness to contribute to the betterment of the community. Realizing this fact, CMP restructured sub-committees in 31 schools and restructured 17 School Sudhar (School Improvement) and 31 Mali Sahaita (Resource and grants generation) committees with 494 members (376 Male, 118 Female) in Dadu, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Kashmore, Khairpur, and Sukkur districts. SMC sub-committees were composed of community representatives/parents and focused on increasing female participation. After restructuring, these committees are expected to work toward increased female participation in decision making bodies, such as SMC executive bodies and sub-committees comprised of community members. The restructured sub-committees are also expected to raise awareness in communities regarding the importance of education and ensure community input in the development of SIPs and SMPs. One of the roles of these committees is identifying the most immediate school needs, especially female students’ needs that will contribute to an increase in female enrollment and retention. In addition, these committees will play a role in seeking in-kind contributions for schools, ensure effective utilization of small grants, and participate in different training programs.

Community Meetings with SMC Executive and General Body

One of the key aspects of CMP’s various interventions is to ensure continuous involvement and meaningful engagement of community members in school-based education reforms to increase enrollment, and ensure that learning environments and basic facilities are sufficient and conducive to productivity and learning. CMP continued its capacity building support to SMC sub-committee members so they can effectively participate in school-based activities. During Year VI CMP, in collaboration with SMC executive committees, organized and facilitated 253 follow-up meetings in 133 schools in Dadu, Jacobabad, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Karachi, Kashmore, Larkana, and Sukkur districts. The discussion points of these meetings included: feasibility of school consolidation and merging: develop, update, implement, and track SMPs and SIPs; improved visibility of school; planning for CMP activities including summer camps, Taleemi Melas, and celebration of community recognition; SMC record keeping; implementation of CMP small grants; SMC funds utilization; etc. The main objective of these SMC meetings is to keep SMCs active and empowered so they can plan and review school activities in effective and meaningful ways which lead to participation of all stakeholders. A total of 4,058 community members (2,970 male, 1,088 female) attended the abovementioned community meetings

Updating School Improvement Plans (SIPs)

The SIP is an essential document that is developed and updated annually through a consultative process with SMC executive committees, community members, and school administrations. Through this living document, community members and school administrations set goals and define strategies to achieve those goals. Since school improvement needs vary for each school, an updated SIP provides a roadmap to prioritize those needs. CMP provides technical assistance to SMC sub-committees to update the SIPs annually, incorporate prioritized needs, allocate resources, and track performance against the planned activities outlined in SIPs.

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During the reporting period, CMP field teams provided technical assistance to SMCs and their sub- committees to update 202 existing SIPs (62 of academic year 2018 – 2019 and 140 of academic year 2019 – 2020). Moreover, CMP conducted meetings with school staff and SMC members on implementation of SIP activities in CMP-targeted schools. The purpose of this activity was to track the progress of planned activities under the current academic year. During these meetings, the committees, with the help of CMP field teams, reviewed the documents critically and marked activities completed and to be completed. Achievements, challenges, and opportunities were the core discussion points of the meetings. New and Updated School Improvement Plans by District District Total SIPs updated Dadu 35 Jacobabad 26 Kamber Shahdadkot 49 Karachi 7 Khairpur 8 Larkana 34 Sukkur 8 Kashmore 35 Total 202

Grant Vetting Meetings

During this reporting period, CMP teams helped SMC members develop applications for the second round of small grants. CMP teams provided technical assistance to the sub-committees on identification, prioritization, and finalization of schools’ needs and provided guidance on the feasibility and allocation of funds. Inputs of vetting meetings helped in the development of proper grants applications. A total of 32 grant vetting meetings were conducted in Year VI where 558 community members participated. Implementation and Completion of Small Grants

Small grants are one of the most effective CMP interventions which have brought visible positive change in CMP-targeted neighboring schools. Communities have utilized the grants to provide and/or improve missing facilities in CMP targeted schools, which has led to increased enrollment and retention and improved quality of education. CMP focused on proper implementation, progress verification, and completion of existing grants. In Year VI, CMP disbursed the first installment to 25 SMCs and second installment to 92 SMCs. Details by district are below. No District 1st Instalment Amount 2nd Amount (PKRs) Instalment Disseminated 1 Dadu 5 375,000 12 900,000

2 0 14 Jacobabad - 1,050,000 Kamber- 3 2 7 Shahdadkot 147,500 525,000 4 Karachi 3 225,000 8 600,000 5 Kashmore 7 514,875 12 900,000 6 Khairpur 2 148,350 16 1,123,650 7 Larkana 2 150,000 9 675,000 8 Sukkur 4 300,000 14 1,045,500 Total 25 1,860,725 92 6,819,150

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Small Grants Progress verification and Closeout Visits

In addition to on-going small grant monitoring visits, CMP conducted final progress verification for all the closing grants and provided them a certificate of satisfactory completion of the work, after which grants are formally considered closed out in CMP’s record. During this process CMP also captured photographs of improved facilities to share the change with communities and stakeholders; they are also used as means of verification for CMP’s record. A total of 185 SMCs completed grants and conducted the close out exercise during Year VI.

S.No. District No of Close out 1 Dadu 39 2 Jacobabad 22 3 Kamber-Shahdadkot 25 4 Karachi 12 5 Kashmore 22 6 Khairpur 28 7 Larkana 18 8 Sukkur 19 Total 185

These abovementioned 185 schools made the following improvements utilizing the small grants:  Purchased furniture for students and teachers, and one school repaired existing furniture;  Equipped schools with solar items i.e. panel and fans, thus protecting students from scorching heat in summer season;  Other minor infrastructure repair work such as painting buildings, repairing classrooms/veranda, repairing main gate, boundary wall, and broken doors, and windows;  Improved access to water and sanitation by repairing and performing maintenance on sewerage, fixtures, water pipelines, and installing overhead tanks;  Repaired toilets and drainage lines;  Used portion of grant to purchase learning and recreation materials, such as sports kits, library books, swings for children, and other supplies;  Purchased new white/black boards for classrooms for a better learning environment; and  Purchased cupboards/shelves for safe keeping of school records.

Inter/Intra District Community Exchange Visits

Like many other community coordination initiatives, the community-to-community exchange visit is a very effective initiative of CMP which fosters increased knowledge about school’s effective management and governance as well as how to increase enrollment and retention of students. Under this initiative, the SMC executive committee and other community members of CMP targeted schools visit another CMP targeted school either in the same district or another CMP focused district to exchange information on their achievements, challenges, and best practices. One of the major objectives of these exchange visits was to provide an opportunity for SMCs to improve their understanding of the role of EMOs and their impact on school governance and management. In this reporting period, CMP facilitated 15 community-to-community exchange visits for 568 participants (366 male, 202 female). At this crossroads of learning, the visiting and host communities shared their areas of expertise and areas of improvement. The knowledge gained from EMO managed P a g e 24 | 76

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 Management structure, strategy, and practices in SBEP newly constructed schools under the management of EMOs;  Preparation, effective implementation, and proper close-out of small grants;  Passing down skills gained from trainings organized by CMP;  Meaningful engagement from the community in organizing school-level events;  Community/SMC involvement in increasing enrollment, ensuring retention, and reducing dropouts; and  EMOs efforts to build teachers’ capacity and improve the learning environment for students. In these visits, host communities shared their key accomplishments (increased community trust in public schools, proper utilization of SMC funds, increased enrollment, and provision of missing facilities), major challenges they faced (lack of parental involvement, lack of female teachers, and resistance from Teachers’ Associations regarding change of management from Education Department to EMOs), and strategies for overcoming the obstacles. During this process, visiting communities prepared a learning sheet and jotted down suggestions to replicate in their schools upon their return. This process allows Figure 13: Participants observing display both communities to learn from each other and material at EMO managed school in Sukkur also increases self-confidence. during SMC exchange visit SMC Exchange Visit Participants by District

Districts No of Exchange No: of male No: of female Total Visits participants participants Participants Dadu 2 45 16 61 Jacobabad 2 67 3 70 Khairpur 1 13 7 20 Kamber- 2 45 53 98 Shahdadkot Karachi 1 23 19 42 Kashmore 1 4 59 63 Larkana 2 70 24 94 Sukkur 4 99 21 120 Total 15 366 202 568

Organize Taleemi Mela for Students at School Level

Over the course of six years of implementation, CMP has observed that meaningful engagement of students, parents, and community members has significant positive impact on students’ learning outcome. Thus, CMP continued to engage communities in organizing extracurricular activities in program focused schools to offer physical and cognitive development opportunities to students. It has been recommended by various researchers that child-centered learning approach improves critical thinking and confidence among students. P a g e 25 | 76

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Therefore, an effective schooling system incorporates such activities to promote students’ participation in order to develop their life skills in addition to academic knowledge. CMP is already engaged with SMCs to address demand-side barriers in education by raising awareness for increased enrollment and retention of students; Taleemi Mela (Education Fairs) turned out to be one of the key activities for community engagement and parental involvement.

Figure 14: Children displaying their projects during a Taleemi Mela in Karachi Realizing the importance of co-curricular activities, CMP collaborated with SMCs and school administrations to organize nine school-level and four district-level Taleemi Mela in Dadu, Jacobabad, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Khairpur, and Larkana districts. The goal of these Melas was to provide an opportunity to students to enhance their thematic knowledge and also demonstrate to parents how schools, when given space, can develop their personalities. The students showcased their social studies, science, arts and crafts, and other projects, set up stalls, and provided briefings to visitors. Besides the project work, students also performed different activities like tableaus, art, theatre, role plays, and speech competitions. The visitors, especially district education department officials, appreciated students’ efforts. Overall, the activity was well received by school management, community members, district administration, parents, students, and media representatives. All students who performed or displayed projects were awarded with trophies as a token of appreciation. A total of 5,597 participants (3,335 male, 2,262 female) attended Taleemi Melas. Taleemi Mela (Education Fairs) by District

District schools Male Female Total participants participants participants Dadu 1 170 161 331 Jacobabad 2 514 261 775 Kamber Shahdadkot 5 1,384 1,143 2,527 Karachi 2 245 205 450 Khairpur 1 531 171 702 Larkana 2 491 321 812 Total 13 3335 2262 5597

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Organizing Summer Camp

Summer camp is another community engagement activity, and is usually led by the community and supported by CMP in planning, organizing, and execution. The main purpose of the summer camp was to offer a learning and recreation opportunity in a non-conventional setting, especially to those communities that can’t afford an expensive vacation experience for their children during summer holidays. In Year VI, CMP organized two cluster-based summer camps (one in Kamber-Shahdadkot at Government Boys High School (GBHS)-Umed Ali Junejo and other at Larkana with three participating schools, i.e.; GBPS Jakhra, GBPS Aalmani, and GBPS Pir Bux Brohi. The activities conducted in camps such as sports, team building, and creative thinking helped students enhance their confidence. Another objective was the optimum utilization of summer break time to contribute to enhancing quality education by promoting a learning and competitive environment in CMP targeted schools. Students’ joy had no limit when they were engaged in various sports activities such as jumping rope, badminton, cricket, etc. There were 504 participants (373 male, 131 female), including; Government Officials, SMC Executive Committee Figure 15: Students' group along with members, parents, teachers, and students. teachers during the summer camp in Participation in Summer Camps by Larkana. District

District schools Male participants Female Total participants participants Kamber- 3 263 36 299 Shahdadkot Larkana 2 110 95 205 Total 5 373 131 504

USAID Delegation Visits

During this year, CMP facilitated and organized field visits for four USAID delegations to visit SBEP targeted under-construction schools, construction/EMO schools, as well as non-construction schools in Dadu, Jacobabad, Larkana, and Sukkur districts. COR CMP Field Visit to Dadu and Jacobabad

On February 25 – 26, 2019 CMP facilitated a field visit from Mr. Lila Ram, COR, CMP - USAID to Dadu and Jacobabad districts. He visited SBEP construction and non-construction schools along with a Halcrow Pakistan team member, construction contractors, SMC members, and community stakeholders of the respective Figure 16: CMP COR, USAID observing learning villages. During these visits, school process in CMP non-construction school in administration, SMC, community members, Jacobabad during his field visit. teachers, and students welcomed the guests. The main purpose of these visits was to conduct community meetings and monitor the construction work of the schools for timely completion. P a g e 27 | 76

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Mr. Michael H. Hryshchyshyn’s, Director of Sindh and Baluchistan USAID Pakistan, and Ms. Maggie Northman’s Field Visit to Jacobabad

On June 19, 2019, CMP facilitated a field visit for Mr. Michael H. Hryshchyshyn, USAID Director for Sindh & Balochistan and Ms. Maggie Northman, USAID Acting Director Office of Infrastructure and Engineering where they visited two USAID-funded, under construction schools, i.e. GBPS Adam Khan Panhwar and Government Boys Secondary School (GBSS) Jacobabad. The main purpose of this visit was to monitor the construction work. During their visit, they held meetings with PMIU, construction contractors, and SMC community members. During the meeting, Project Director PMIU shared the progress of construction contract packages that have been awarded so far. Halcrow Pakistan spoke about the progress on construction of schools, and Mr. Hryshchyshyn advised contractors to expedite the infrastructural work. CMP also organized a meeting with community members, SMCs, and teachers, during which the community warmly welcomed the guests and also highlighted some of the issues related to temporary schools, such as a lack of classrooms and toilets. PD PMIU assured that he will swiftly respond to the identified needs.

Figure 18: USAID delegation visiting under Figure 17: A group picture of community Construction School in Jacobabad district members with USAID delegates during visit to Jacobabad district

Mr. Mark Sorensen’s, Education Officer USAID, and Mr. Lila Ram’s, COR CMP – USAID, Field Visit to Jacobabad, Larkana, and Sukkur

CMP facilitated another three-day field visit of a USAID delegation from June 25 – 27, 2019, where Mr. Mark Sorensen, Education Officer USAID and Mr. Lila Ram, Education Management Specialist (COR CMP), USAID visited newly constructed schools in Larkana and Sukkur districts and under- construction SBEP schools in Jacobabad district. They visited five schools (one in Jacobabad, two in Larkana, and two in Sukkur) and keenly observed amenities of the newly constructed buildings, such as classrooms, multipurpose halls, computer and science labs, libraries, and in some schools solar panels installed on roofs. Besides infrastructural aspects, USAID visitors participated in school level community meetings. The purpose of these meetings was to interact with SMCs, school staff, EMO representatives, parents of enrolled students, and community members and to know their views on the joint GOS and USAID effort to enhance educational standards in their area.

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During the community meetings, SMC members, parents, and teachers warmly welcomed USAID visitors, shared a profile of the area and school, and offered their gratitude for the financial assistance that USAID has provided. While discussing enrollment of the students in GHS Numaish Colony, they suggested operating a second shift in the school to accommodate more students. Community members have shown keen interest to enroll their children in well-equipped schools, where students can learn in state-of-the-art school buildings with well-trained teaching staff. While visiting GHS Bhellar, the community proposed upgrading the high school to a higher secondary school to encourage the students, especially girls, to continue their studies until higher secondary. They further added that due to a lack of college or higher secondary schools, many talented girls cannot continue their studies.

Figure 19: Some glimpses of USAID delegation's visit to Jacobabad Mr. Sorensen and Mr. Ram were very impressed by the interest level and cooperation of the community during school construction. Mr. Sorensen expressed that, “I am feeling so excited to be here and I shall share my feelings with other United States citizens who have made financial contribution in construction of this school.” He further said that, “I expect that your community will enhance the quality of education and bring significant positive change through your collaborative efforts.” Mr. Mark Sorensen’s, Acting Director of Sindh and Baluchistan, and Mr. Lila Ram’s, COR CMP – USAID, Visit to Dadu

On September 30, 2019, CMP facilitated another field visit for a USAID delegation, where Mr. Mark Sorensen, Education Officer, USAID and Mr. Lila Ram, Education Management Specialist (COR CMP), USAID visited a newly constructed school in Dadu district. They visited the newly reconstructed school buildings including classrooms, offices, and health room. During the visit, Mr. Sorensen interacted with many students and exchanged views about their academic interest and future vision. After that, they participated in community meetings in the schools. The purpose of the meetings was

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Sindh Community Mobilization Program Annual Progress Report, Year – VI Contract Award AID-391-C-13-00006 October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019 to interact with the school management committee, parents, EMO staff, and community to know their views, learn about best practices, identify the areas of improvement, and rectify the issues. The community appreciated financial assistance for reconstruction of the school buildings and requested the EMO to operate a second shift at the school to accommodate an increasing number of students. They also highlighted the need for teachers to maintain an appropriate student-teacher ratio in each classroom. Mr. Mark cordially appreciated the community’s cooperation and interaction, and he encouraged their proactive engagement to enhance the quality of education in this school.

Figure 20: Mr. Mark Sorensen, Acting Director USAID, Sindh and Baluchistan interacts with students and community members during monitoring visit to GHS Taga, Dadu Community Recognition Days

During the reporting year, CMP, in close collaboration with each community, organized different events to expand its outreach and recognize the positive role of community members. The main purpose of organizing community recognition days in CMP-targeted schools and districts was to encourage SMCs and its sub-committees to bring together the local community. CMP engaged SMCs in celebration of different international days, like World Teacher Day, Universal Children Day, International Day of Girl Child, Women’s Day, World Environment Day, International Mother’s Day, and others at the school level to let the students and community members know about the importance and significance of these days. The organized events were attended by education department officials, SMC general body members, community notables, parents, teachers, and students. Students performed different activities during the events, such as role-play highlighting the importance of these days and a quiz competition. These activities were accompanied by keynotes of guest speakers, speeches, and cultural songs. Community Participation during Recognition Days by District

Event # of Participants Events Male Female Total World Teachers Day 4 791 212 1,003 International Day of Girl Child 4 252 936 1,188 Global Hand Washing Day 8 1,942 672 2,614 Universal Children’s Day 8 2,147 1,127 3,274 Eid Milad U Nabi (P.B.U.H) 3 234 242 476 International Women’s Day 2 18 746 764 International Mothers’ Day 3 41 221 262 World Environment Day 3 404 177 581 Total 35 5,829 4,333 10,162

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Figure 21: Collage of picture from different community recognition days.

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Distribution of Gift in Kind Kits

As a part of its contractual commitment with USAID, Blumont obtained gifts in kind (GIK) (hygiene and school kits) from Lutheran World Relief. CMP distributed the kits to students of grades 1-2, who received school kits, and to students of grades 3-5, who received hygiene kits. During the reporting period, CMP distributed these kits to 28,766 students (16,486 boys and 12,280 girls) in 80 selected schools of all CMP targeted districts.

Figure 22: Happy Students after receiving GIK Kits at CMP targeted school. Kits Distributed by District

S.No District No of Boys Girls Total Schools students 1 Dadu 6 2,390 1,259 3,649 2 Jacobabad 7 2,051 1,398 3,449 3 Kamber- Shahdadkot 15 1,138 2,532 3,670 4 Kashmore 6 2,914 682 3,596 5 Karachi 11 1,376 2,252 3,628 6 Khairpur 11 2,419 1,087 3,506 7 Larkana 19 2,326 1,287 3,613 8 Sukkur 5 1,872 1,783 3,655

Total 80 16,486 12,280 28,766

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Distribution of Anti-Fraud Hotline Giveaways

During the reporting period, Transparency International contacted CMP in order to seek collaboration for raising awareness regarding fraud prevention in USAID funded programs. CMP extended its support to USAID interventions through Transparency International Pakistan, where CMP facilitated a distribution of giveaways and other Anti-fraud Hotline IEC material to SMC executive committee members in all CMP targeted districts. During the reporting period, Transparency International distributed 2509 giveaways to SMC members in 392 CMP targeted Schools.

Anti-Fraud Hotline Give-away Distribution by District

S. no District No: of male SMC No: of female Total SMC members SMC members members received received received giveaways giveaways giveaways 1 Dadu 245 82 327 2 Jacobabad 329 186 515 3 Kamber-Shahdadkot 183 99 282 4 Karachi 105 91 196 5 Kashmore 243 41 284 6 Khairpur 341 82 423 7 Larkana 123 69 192 8 Sukkur 211 95 306 Total 1780 729 2,525

Joint Quarterly Progress Review and Planning Workshops with Education and Health Department and District Administration

CMP continued to involve district administration stakeholders to seek their cooperation for smooth execution and the sustainability of program interventions. CMP used quarterly workshops as a platform to share quarterly progress and planning with key stakeholders and seek their feedback, suggestions, and collaboration to advance the program in a more robust way. CMP organized seven district-level joint quarterly progress review and planning workshops in Dadu, Jacobabad, Kamber- Shahdadkot, and Larkana with district-level entities, including the following stakeholders: District Education Department and Health Department, GOS, non-profit organizations in the education, health, and nutrition sector, DEOs, TEOs, and supervisors. A total of 207 participants (164 male, 43 female) attended these workshops. These workshops also helped grassroots-level education officials discuss their concerns and implementation challenges with district-level management and seek input for timely and effective solutions. Common highlighted issues are: challenges in implementing school consolidation, merging, and upgrading policy; enrollment and retention of students; lack of furniture, space, and teachers; and lack of basic facilities. During quarterly meetings, all relevant stakeholders ensured their commitment towards education in CMP targeted schools. The following are few key highlights of joint quarterly progress reviews and planning workshops:

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 A few Head Teachers and Deputy DEO Primary highlighted the issue of boundary wall provision in SBEP construction schools in Karachi towns. At the conclusion of the workshop, CMP’s Acting Chief of Party thanked the participants and offered CMP’s continued support in improving education in CMP targeted Districts. Joint Quarterly Progress Review and Planning Workshops Participants by District

District Gender Male Female Total Dadu 29 8 37 Jacobabad 35 20 55

Kamber-Shahdadkot 38 1 39 Karachi 33 7 40 Larkana 29 7 36 Total 164 43 207

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Component III: Improve Children’s Nutrition in Selected Communities and Government Schools through Research that Informs Innovation and Good Practices

Restructuring of Ghizaiyat aur Sehat-o-Safai Committees

School Health and Nutrition Committees (SHNCs), locally termed as Ghizaiyat aur Sehat-o-Safai committees, have remained the main pillars of CMP’s nutrition component. These committees not only provide ground level support to CMP in nutrition interventions, but they are expected to enhance awareness in the community regarding health, nutrition, and hygiene issues, as well as to ensure the proper screening and referral of malnourished children of ages 5-10. Additionally, they are expected to continue the best practices beyond the life of the program. In order to strengthen their role, CMP restructured SHNCs in the target schools. The restructured committees are composed of community representatives/parents, school staff, social activists, and health professionals such as Lady Health Workers, Lady Health Supervisors, Lady Health Visitors , Community Health Workers, Medical Officers, or any other health practitioners. Ghizaiyat aur Sehat-o-Safai committees agreed to follow certain roles and responsibilities, which are outlined below:

 Ensure proper nutrition screening of 5-10 year old children and refer identified malnourished children to nearby health facilities for advance diagnosis and treatment;  Increase awareness of community members, especially parents of malnourished children, about health, balanced diet and nutrition, and personal, domestic, and environmental hygiene;  Monitor and maintain health screening corners established in CMP targeted schools in their respective villages;  Coordinate with different stakeholders and arrange health, nutrition, and hygiene related events/sessions. In Year VI, CMP restructured seven Ghizaiyat aur Sehat-o-Safai committees comprised of 56 SHNC members (19 male and 37 female) from seven CMP target schools in Dadu, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Sukkur, and Kamber-Shahdadkot districts. Training of Ghizaiyat aur Sehat o Safai Sub-Committees on Nutrition

Considering the importance of Ghizaiyat aur Sehat-o-Safai committees, CMP continued to invest in their capacity building. During the reporting period following the restructuring process of SHNCs, CMP provided capacity building support to the SHNC members so they could better understand the issues, their root causes and effects, and take appropriate measures to address those issues.

Figure 23: Training of School Health and Nutrition Committee Members at CMP Kamber- Shahdadkot and Sukkur

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In Year VI, CMP organized three days’ training on nutrition, health, and Hygiene for 59 SHNC members (37 male and 22 female) from 44 CMP target schools in Dadu, Jacobabad, Sukkur, and Kamber-Shahdadkot district by gathering in two to three nearby schools. Trained SHNC members are expected to transfer the gained knowledge to students and other community members. Through this training, SHNC members also learned to conduct anthropometry screening of children to determine their nutritional status and identify cases of wasting and stunting. Part of the training also focused on screening recording maintenance, documentation, and referral of malnourished cases to health facilities.

Participants of SHNC Trainings by District

District SHNCs Members Trained Male Female Total

Dadu 2 8 6 14 Jacobabad 1 8 6 14 Kamber-Shahdadkot 1 15 6 21 Sukkur 2 6 4 10 Total 6 37 22 59

Re-established Health Corners and Displayed Posters with Key Messages

Health corners are one of the vital elements of CMP focused schools where necessary screening equipment, first aid kits, and awareness raising material is placed. These health corners are maintained and managed jointly by SHNC, SMC executive committee members, and school administration under the supervision of Head Teachers. Trained SHNC members used health corners for nutrition screening of students and to keep and maintain the screening record.

During this reporting year, CMP, in collaboration Figure 24: Health Corner established at GHS with SHNCs and SMCs, established health Tando Mir Ali, Khairpur district screening corners in CMP-targeted schools in Sukkur, Dadu, Karachi, Jacobabad, Larkana, and Kashmore districts. Besides height and weight scales, a first aid box and basic furniture was provided. CMP also displayed sets of 19 health, nutrition, and hygiene awareness posters in the schools. CMP ensured that nutrition screening formats, referral slips, and other records related to the students’ health are available and maintained in the health corners. The poster sets each include 19 key messages developed with technical assistance from Aga Khan University Human Development Program (AKU-HDP). These posters are displayed in visible places in the schools and foster health, nutrition, and hygiene related knowledge among students.

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Nutrition Screening of Children Age 5-10 Years

Anthropometry screening is a scientific process to determine children’s nutritional status and identify potential wasting, stunting, and obesity to prevent cognitive deficits, irreversible damage, and poor health. Thus, it is important to conduct an accurate assessment that identifies nutritional status and can guide an advanced diagnosis and treatment in cases of malnutrition. During the reporting year CMP screened a total of 8,517 students ages 5-10 (5,063 boys, 3,454 girls) in 290 CMP-targeted schools with the support of school administration, SMC executive committees, and SHNCs. The purpose of the screening is to identify malnutrition in children ages 5-10 years at early stages and recommend advanced diagnosis and proper treatment through established referral mechanisms. Children were screened for weight, age, and height and assessed on the World Health Organization’s modified field table shared by AKU-HDP.

Figure 25: Nutrition Associate is conducting anthropometry screening of student at GHS Bhellar, SBEP targeted school Sukkur District Screened Children by District

District Schools Screened Boys Screened Girls Total Dadu 34 549 291 840 Jacobabad 34 681 460 1,141 Kamber-Shahdadkot 33 429 623 1,052 Karachi 25 311 393 704 Kashmore 40 707 259 966 Khairpur 52 848 402 1,250 Larkana 34 582 386 968 Sukkur 38 956 640 1,596 Total 290 5,063 3,454 8,517

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Health & Hygiene, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Water and Sanitation Session

During this reporting year CMP field teams conducted 87 awareness sessions on health and hygiene, DRR, and WATSAN with 2,735 community members (576 male, 2,159 female) in Jacobabad, Dadu, Karachi, Kashmore, Khairpur, Larkana, Kamber-Shahdadkot, and Sukkur districts. The purpose of these sessions was to increase communities’ knowledge and motivate them to adopt good personal, domestic, and environmental hygiene practices and intake a balanced diet through locally available foods to improve the nutritional status of malnourished children. Another important aspect of these sessions was to share the nutritional status of screened children with their parents and raise awareness among different stakeholders (i.e. parents, community, students, and SMCs) on taking extra care of malnourished children by ensuring his/her referral to a health facility for advanced diagnosis, treatment, proper diet, and follow-up.

Figure 26: Community Mobilizer conducting health, nutrition, hygiene, DRR, and WATSAN awareness raising session at CMP Karachi Through this behavior change intervention, CMP aims to achieve the following objectives:

 Increase communities’ knowledge on essential nutrition requirements for the growth of their children;  Inform communities about the importance of the three food groups and the provision of a healthy, balanced diet;  Enhance communities’ knowledge on better hygiene practices as well as when and why they must be utilized;  Raise participants’ awareness on health and hygiene and understanding of the importance of WATSAN; and  How to deal with disaster situations at school and/or in the community. While inculcating health and hygiene related knowledge, CMP emphasized the following key messages:

 A healthy diet helps us to grow well and protects from illnesses; and  Healthy food is not expensive, it is possible for everyone to eat healthy, and we have to be sensible with what we eat.

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Health and Nutrition, Hygiene, DRR, and WATSAN Session Participants by District

S.No. District No. of Male Female Total Schools Participants Participants Participants 1 Dadu 9 16 163 179 2 Jacobabad 14 82 360 442 3 Kamber- 12 57 397 454 Shahdadkot 4 Karachi 11 103 224 327 5 Kashmore 14 137 301 438 6 Khairpur 2 2 45 47 7 Larkana 15 137 428 565 8 Sukkur 10 42 241 283 Total 87 576 2,159 2,735

District Level Nutrition Networking Meetings

During the reporting year, CMP organized two networking meetings with line departments and organizations working on children’s nutrition in all CMP target districts. The main purpose of these meetings was to share the progress of CMP’s interventions, particularly in the areas of children’s nutrition, health, and hygiene, and also to seek information about their interventions, strategies, and inputs in the same areas. In addition to the exchange of information, these networking meetings also fostered working relationships with different stakeholders and organizations. During the meetings, CMP shared progress, the overall nutrition status of students by district, and challenges in achieving quarterly nutrition targets.

Figure 27: District level stakeholders attending coordination meeting in Jacobabad district

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All meetings were attended by 73 participants (50 male, 23 female). This included District Health Officials, District Nutrition Focal Persons, District Coordinators National Program, People’s Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI) officials, Integrated Health Services officials, District or Divisional level officers of the district Education department, and NGO (local and international) representatives. Participants appreciated CMP’s interventions, especially nutrition screenings, awareness-raising sessions, and trainings. Furthermore, Health Department and NGO representatives assured their continued support in advanced diagnosis and treated referred cases.

Identification and Notified Peer Educators

During the reporting year, CMP teams in Kashmore and Karachi districts identified, selected and notified 148 peer educators who were students and teachers in 44 CMP targeted primary schools. The purpose of peer educators is to promote health and hygiene best practices in schools. Each will educate students, especially malnourished children, on nutrition, health, and personal, domestic, and environmental hygiene through key messages in one-to-one sessions and classroom and morning assembly presentations. After identifying potential peer educators, CMP shared that list with DEOs to notify them as peer educators. Once notified, they will be able to implement health, nutrition, and hygiene activities in CMP targeted schools.

Quarterly Progress Review Meeting

During the first quarter of Year VI, CMP conducted a review to track progress made against the work plan. The meeting participants included the program Deputy Chief of Party, Senior Regional Program Manager, Component Leads/Advisors, Senior District Managers, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team, Operation Unit, and sub-contractor staff. CMP utilized the opportunity to discuss implementation issues/challenges, the backlog of activities, and strategies to accomplish remaining activities. During the review meeting, component leads provided their technical input, while Senior District Managers presented a quarterly and cumulative progress review (targets versus achievements). During this meeting, the nutrition component lead shared detailed implementation plans for a third round of screening, which included the standard operating procedures, screening tool, district wise targets, timeline, data entry, data verification and the reporting mechanism. CMP’s nutrition component lead shared the last screening results and also conducted technical sessions for team members on anthropometry. During this quarterly meeting, participants came up with some possible solutions in response to the issues/challenges. For example, some staff members were not familiar with the Z score card, which is an important tool to conduct anthropometry screenings. In turn, the component lead was able to solve the issue by providing an orientation on correct use of the Z score card. Another issue was that parents did not recall their children’s correct age, so CMP developed a seasonal calendar chart to help parents better gauge students’ age.

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Component IV: Launch of Education Management Organizations (EMOs)

Support GOS Policy on EMO

Provide Technical Assistance to GOS on EMOs Reform

During the reporting year, CMP carried out numerous activities to supplement assistance to GOS on EMO reforms. This included the financial closure of SBEP-EMO-RFP#4, agreements of Independent Experts (IE), Internal Auditors (IA), and Escrow Agreements as part of condition precedents for the execution of all Concession Agreements (CA) signed under RFP#4, launch of the fifth round of procurement (i.e. RFP#5), and the effective execution of CAs under RFP#1 through RFP#3. During the year, EMO reform continued to amplify its positive impact beyond Sindh province, which resulted in the increased interest of SELD Baluchistan province. The Secretary SELD Baluchistan and his team visited CMP on January 7, 2019 to better understand the EMO reforms so they could replicate this model in their province. The delegation was led by Additional Secretary-Education, Government of Baluchistan along with a team of senior officials. The delegation also visited SBEP schools operated by EMOs and met with local communities and stakeholders to understand the EMO model and its modalities at the ground level. CMP provided technical assistance to the Directorate of Non-Formal Education - SELD to map out potential private sector assistance to this education sphere, including in the area of teacher capacity building. Accordingly, PPP has been made a key manifesto of the Non Formal Education (NFE) in Sindh Education Sector Plan 2019 – 2024 of the SELD. Moreover, CMP also provided technical assistance to the PPP Unit Finance Department to discuss the EMO payment mechanism, replacing the Viability Gap Fund (VGF)4 process with the Project Support Fund (PSF)5 for all projects under SBEP-EMO-RFPs. The PSF payment mechanism is an emerging procedure introduced by GOS, which has the potential to enhance private sector confidence in public financing matters. CMP provided a technical and legal perspective for EMO related documents, which need to be reviewed in accordance with PSF. CMP agreed to continue its support in preparation for the project appraisal document6 for RFP#4.

Organize Consultative Sessions/Workshops/Dialogues/on EMO Reforms

During the year, CMP organized several consultative sessions, workshops, dialogues and meetings with a focus on assistance to the PPP Node in implementing EMO reform. CMP also participated in several meetings organized by SELD institutes and offices and development partners in the Sindh education sector. Participation aimed to inform different stakeholders as well as to make EMO reform more mainstream. The following are key activities of the meetings and workshops:

 A consultative session on “Lessons learnt on the EMO reform model.” In attendance was a PPP Node – SELD representative, PPP Unit (Finance), GOS, EMOs, IEs (AASA, TRC, and KASBIT), IAs

4 The Government’s Viability Gap Fund is made available to private parties to support the project, including funds for revenue shortfalls in the form of grants subsidies, guarantees, or any other mode approved by the Board under section 22 of SELD. 5 The Project Support Fund is a nonprofit company called the Public Private Partnership Support Facility established by GOS under section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017 (Act XIX of 2017), for the purposes enumerated in its Memorandum of Association. 6 RFP#4 has been selected for inclusion in the PSF. One requisite step is to prepare a project appraisal document which then would be approved by the PSF Board. As this is a government procedure for certain PPP projects in Sindh, it is CMP’s responsibility to provide technical support to GOS in implementation of EMO reforms. P a g e 41 | 76

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(Deloitte, AF Ferguson), a researcher from Delaware State University, and Director General Planning and Development (DG- P&D) of SELD, at the office of "Director General Research and Training Wing, Planning and Development” in Karachi. The purpose was to conduct a dialogue among EMO stakeholders about the lessons learnt and the way forward for EMO managed schools. The following lessons were learned during the meeting and pursuant actions were decided including: o It was revealed that EMOs’ interpretation and understanding about the CA-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) was entirely different than IEs, which created differences in the reporting and evaluation process. In response, CMP thoroughly elaborated the KPIs to all concerned parties to build consensus. It was also decided that a detailed orientation on KPIs and the reporting and evaluation mechanism should be conducted for all EMOs, IEs, and IAs. o EMOs had established good working relations with the top tier of GOS; however, they had faced challenges in dealing with district and town level administrations. Further, EMOs did not fully understand the public sector system of communications, coordination, and relevant authorities to solve issues. EMOs were asked to use District Support Team (DST) forums to resolve their day to day problems.  CMP provided assistance to the PPP Node in conducting the study on EMOs. CMP facilitated a field visit for the PPP Node and a research fellow from Delaware State University to EMO Schools GHS Abad Lakha and GHS Numaish Colony in Sukkur district. The Delaware State University is conducting a study on different PPP models in Pakistan’s education sector and requested SELD to provide assistance for conceptualization and field visits of the EMO reforms in Sindh. During this visit, a PPP Node Figure 28: CMP and PPP Node during EMOs representative and researcher met with school Lesson Learnt Workshop at SELD Karachi staff, community members, students, and other stakeholders.  CMP facilitated a meeting, at the request of the Director PPP Node on April 2, 2019, with IEs and IAs to discuss EMOs’ progress and challenges while managing schools under the initial three RFPs. CMP also provided technical assistance and guidance to the PPP Node, IEs, and IAs regarding queries on reporting tools and protocols on EMO progress and their orientation for discussion on the roles and responsibilities of IEs and IAs. The main purpose of the meeting was to share SELD directives with selected IEs and IAs and to discuss the differences of required reporting formalities for the public financial management of EMO projects.  CMP organized a meeting of the PPP Node along with an IE (ASSA Consulting) and EMO (Charter for Compassion (CFC)) on April 17, 2019, relating to the issues of KPI rankings in quarterly reports and issuing relevant payment certificates. It was observed that there has Figure 29: CMP PPP Team with Director PPP been confusion over the deliberations of KPIs Node during Field Visit to EMO School by both parties (i.e. SELD and EMOs). CMP Sukkur also provided clarity to EMOs about unfolding KPIs as stipulated in CAs between SELD and EMOs, so they are well aware of their deliverables under the signed agreements. The purpose of this meeting was to increase EMO understanding P a g e 42 | 76

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about the desired outcomes of the KPI evaluation framework as well as other non-KPI obligations/compliance under CAs.  CMP, in coordination with the PPP Unit of Finance Department, convened a session on Project PSF issues. PSF confirmed the assessment of PPP projects under the amended PPP Act. CMP supported and assisted in the development of a project appraisal document for RFP#3 and #4. CMP also assisted in exploring options for the inclusion of RFP#5 in PSF. There was also a discussion about converting ESCROW accounts from VGF to PSF for RFP#2 and #3.  CMP’s technical support to GOS on EMO reform continues through its contributions in meetings and dialogues, organized by several SELD stakeholders. CMP participated and provided input in the second civil society dialogue, organized by SELD, to develop the Sindh Education Sector Road Map. The dialogue was chaired by Minister for Education - GOS, and other participants included the leader of the opposition, Sindh Assembly, Secretary – SELD, GOS, and parliamentarians.  CMP participated in a two-day consultative workshop organized by the RSU on October 10-11, 2018 to develop the Sindh Education Sector Plan 2019-2023. The purpose was to ensure CMP interventions, especially EMO reforms, are institutionalized in SELD’s future planning. CMP emphasized the significance of the EMO reforms, which was well received. As the sector plan is in the development phase, it is expected that CMP’s suggestions will be reflected in the final version.  CMP also participated in a workshop—“Civil Society Dialogue”—to localize Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sindh organized by the Planning and Development Department, GOS and United Nations Development Program SDG Support Unit Sindh on November 28, 2018. The purpose of the workshop was to engage civil society and mobilize communities to lead coordinated action toward achieving Agenda 2030 and 17 SDGs.

Figure 30: Meeting with Director PPP Node and IA, IEs, at CMP Office Karachi

 CMP participated and provided input in a meeting of the Local Education Group at RSU-SELD. The purpose of meeting was to review the progress of Sindh Education Sector Plan 2014-18 and to identify areas of collaboration with Global Partnership for Education in future strategic plans of Sindh province. The areas of collaboration included: strengthening communities and education department coordination, increase enrollment and retention, and building the capacity of SMCs.  CMP attended a workshop organized by British Council Pakistan on teachers’ professional development and quality in the classroom.  CMP participated in a launch ceremony of the PPP between GOS and Durbeen EMO for the Teacher Training Institute for outsourcing the management of Government Elementary College, Hussainabad held on March 6, 2019 in Karachi. Chief Minister-Sindh attended the ceremony along with the Minister for Education and Literacy Department, Secretary-SELD, and other stakeholders.  CMP attended the launch ceremony of “Study on Early Grade Reading Innovations for Quality Education: Prospects for Scaling-Up” on April 24-25, 2019. This research study was commissioned by the USAID-funded Sindh Capacity Development Project (SCDP) under SBEP to study the P a g e 43 | 76

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reading interventions of the USAID-funded Sindh Reading Program focused on improving early reading skills of students in grades I and II of government schools in SBEP targeted districts of Sindh.  CMP participated in a stakeholder meeting organized by SCDP on May 29, 2019. The meeting was organized to outline the scope of research on EMO reform and provided technical advice in exploring/identifying research topics. In addition, CMP provided required data and documents to research teams from the Provincial Institute of Technical Education and the Directorate of Curriculum Assessment and Research, which will assist in their desk analysis of EMO reform implementation in Sindh province.  CMP provided technical assistance to SCDP regarding reporting and compliance requirements for KPIs under CAs. EMOs, IEs, and IA organizations attended the sessions. The purpose was to digitize reporting on KPI progress and EMO achievements during the relevant quarter.  CMP participated in the launch ceremony of the “Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)

Figure 31: Group Discussion with EMO at Sindh Capacity Development Program (SCDP) Office, Karachi

Curriculum and Standards 2018 for Sindh” on April 9, 2019. The ECCE curriculum and standards will be shared with EMOs and IEs to help them develop their plans and design their activities accordingly.  CMP participated in a meeting organized by SCDP on December 15, 2018 regarding the Management Information System (MIS) prior to its launch. During the meeting, CMP provided technical and legal guidance on proposed fields, tabs, data, and content for the public and relevant officials. Later on, CMP also attended the launch ceremony of the website and online MIS for the PPP Node on December 17, 2018.

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Provide Technical Assistance/Support and Facilitation to Relevant Departments of GOS for Budgetary Financial Allocations in Favor of EMOs and SBEP Targeted Schools

CMP held meetings with RSU and PMIU-SBEP seeking appropriate actions to consolidate and upgrade SBEP schools included in RFP#4. It was decided that RSU would make efforts to formally consolidate the proposed and agreed schools before handing over these schools to EMOs under RFP#4. CMP provided technical support to the PPP Node in developing the expenditure estimation for EMO schools under the initial three RFPs. SELD then submitted these estimates to GOS Finance Department to release the next tranche of funds, which were then issued on time. CMP also provided technical assistance to resolve the budget re-appropriation issues of two EMOs (SRSO and IRC) in pursuance of CAs. These issues were resolved when Secretary-SELD issued formal orders for the re-appropriation of the budget requests made by EMOs. CMP supported both EMOs by enhancing their comprehension/understanding of the budget re-appropriation process as stipulated in the CA. CMP assisted PPP Node SELD in the preparation of required documentation for the Sanctioned New Expenditure budget release, allocated in FY 2017-18 for 28 SBEP schools in Khairpur and Sukkur districts. CMP attended a meeting with the PPP Unit of the Finance Department – GOS to discuss issues relating to EMO managed schools under RFP#1 and 2. The purpose of the meeting was to explore strategies for the inclusion of EMO projects in PSF, which is a government-owned company established under Section 42 of the Companies Act 2017.

Provide Support to Outsourced Schools, GOS, and Contracted EMOs for Ground Level Implementation of EMO Reforms

During Year VI, CMP provided technical support to the PPP Node in organizing three meetings with IEs and members of the PPP Unit Finance Department GOS. This included a discussion of contractual obligations and useful, results-oriented EMO performance reporting under the first and second RFPs, strengthening the role of IEs, improving KPIs for District Packages under RFP#4, as well as different options for developing standard reporting tools, formats, and designs for quarterly KPI evaluation reports, and conducting an analysis on the IE reports. CMP assisted the PPP Node in issuing necessary payment certificates for IAs based on IE reports to disburse payments to operators of the three initial RFPs, as per the quarterly Annuity Amount Payment Schedules. CMP also provided technical assistance to the PPP Node in organizing a session on the request of an EMO (CFC) for a discussion on issues EMOs encounter at the school level and the way forward. The meeting was convened in the office of the IE (AASA) on April 17, 2019 wherein queries of IE and EMO were addressed by CMP and the PPP Node. In addition, CMP provided technical assistance to the PPP Node in arranging a meeting with the PPP Unit of the Finance Department concerning conducting technical and financial evaluations of IE and IA proposals from two EMOs (TCF and SIBA) for RFP#4 schools. CMP equally assisted the Director - PPP Node by arranging a meeting with the representatives of an EMO (HANDs) and their IA (A.F. Ferguson) on February 25, 2019, to discuss the reimbursable model of payment in the RFP#3 CAs. CMP provided legal and technical advice to all stakeholders about agreement clauses which may imply resolving EMO payment/financial matters.

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At the request of the PPP Unit of the Finance Department, CMP also conducted a meeting with IE SHMEN Education Society on April 2, 2019, about procuring IE reports. The PPP Unit would use these reports in preparing Project Appraisal Documents for inclusion under RFP#2 and #3 in PSF. Provide Technical, Administrative, and Legal Assistance to GOS in Outsourcing Public Schools to EMOs

a. Financial Closure of RFP#4

CMP provided technical support to the PPP Node for the fourth round of procurement to outsource the management of 20 USAID-funded SBEP constructed schools and 25 GOS priority schools under RFP#4 (i.e. Dadu, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Larkana, and Sukkur). Following the evaluation of technical bids in Year 5, CMP supported the PPP Node and PPP Unit of the Finance Department in making financial close of RFP#4. Technical assistance included:

 Financial evaluation of the bids and declaration of Best and Final Offers;  Preparation and hoist of the Bid Evaluation Report on the Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (SPPRA) website, inclusive of the Financial Evaluation Report, the Technical Evaluation Report, and other necessary documents as approved by the Technical and Financial Evaluation Committee (TFEC);  Return sealed financial bids to organizations that did not qualify for the technical round of bidding;  Compliance with Rules 45 and 51 of the SPPRA 2010;  Working paper for approval from the PPP Policy Board or through a summary endorsed by the Chief Minister of Sindh; and  Offer through Letter of Award to successful bidders (i.e. TCF) for Dadu and Kamber-Shahdadkot district packages and Sukkur IBA for Larkana and Sukkur district packages. As part of technical and administrative support, CMP also followed up with different stakeholders (i.e. the Planning, Development, Finance, and Research (PDR) wing of SELD and the School Education Works Department to complete renovation work in 25 GOS priority schools, which are included in RFP#4 district packages.

Figure 32: Meeting with PPP Node, chaired by Secretary SELD, regarding the review of CA at CMP office in Karachi

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b. Finalization of CA under RFP#4 CMP shared its technical expertise with the PPP Node in drafting and reviewing the CA, as per the requirements of RFP#4. The following steps were taken to finalize the CAs:  The initial draft CA was shared with PPP Finance Unit-GOS for their input;  Two briefing sessions were held to obtain Secretary-SELD’s approval on draft agreements. The first briefing session was held at the office of Secretary-SELD on December 18, 2018 and feedback, input, and guidelines were provided by the Secretary SELD and PPP Unit Finance Department. CMP assisted the PPP Node in incorporating required changes and to arrange another briefing session on the draft CA for further deliberations, which was approved;  The updated draft CA was sent to two successful bidders (i.e. Sukkur IBA and TCF) to review; and  The agreed draft CA was sent to the Law Department of GOS for vetting.

c. Signing of CA under RFP#4 CMP, in collaboration with USAID, PMIU, and SELD, organized a CA signing ceremony between SELD and two EMOs at the Chief Minister of Sindh’s House in Karachi on January 30, 2019. The Chief Minister of Sindh Province Syed Murad Ali Shah; USAID Deputy Mission Director for Sindh and Baluchistan John Smith-Sreen; Minister for Education Syed Sardar Ali Shah; and Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah witnessed the signing ceremony between GOS and EMOs to manage 20 newly- constructed, state-of-the-art public schools under SBEP, and 25 high priority/group schools in Sukkur, Larkana, Kamber-Shahdadkot, and Dadu districts.

Figure 33: CA Signing Ceremony and Group Picture at Chief Minister Sindh House

d. Execution of CA under RFP#4

After the CA signing, CMP provided technical and legal assistance to the PPP Node and both EMOs in fulfilling the condition precedents. CMP also supported EMOs to ensure the compliance with Rule 50 of Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010, under RFP #4 schools. CMP additionally assisted the PPP Node and PMIU in issuing hand-over notifications to SBEP schools under RFP#4. Subsequent to the notifications, 20 USAID-SBEP new construction schools and 25 group schools were handed over to two EMOs (i.e. Sukkur IBA and TCF in March and April 2019). The program then provided technical assistance to the PPP Node and PMIU during an orientation session with District Officers on March 14, 2019 (primary and elementary/secondary/higher secondary) from four districts (i.e. Sukkur, Larkana, Kamber-Shahdadkot, and Dadu) along with two EMOs (TCF and Sukkur IBA) concerning the hand-over of RFP#4 schools. P a g e 47 | 76

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Launch of fifth round of RFP#5 to outsource management of 71 schools (25 SBEP reconstructed schools and 46 GOS priority schools) SELD, in its TFEC meeting held on April 12, 2019, accorded its approval for the launch of RFP#5 for the four districts (i.e. Dadu, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Karachi, and Larkana) comprising 25 re-construction schools along with 46 group-of-schools in its district packages. The advertisement was published in national dailies on April 21, 2019. CMP initially provided all required support to SELD, including but not limited to drafting working papers, developing bid invitation documents along with a list of SBEP and group-of schools by district including all relevant data, and crafted the advertisement and other required documents for RFP#5. CMP held meetings with the RSU, per the direction of the Secretary SELD, to obtain data verification for all schools under RFP#5. CMP also helped the PPP Node in the preparation of procurement documents, which was then approved by TFEC and presented as a public document as RFP#5. To promote EMO reform, CMP disseminated the RFP#5 procurement process information and provided technical assistance to potential bidding organizations. Pre-Bid Meetings/Consultative Sessions on RFPs/Bid Review Sessions for Procurement Process of EMOs CMP, in collaboration with SELD, organized the pre-bid meeting for RFP#5 on May 9, 2019 for prospective bidders/interested organizations. A team of experts prepared a presentation on the RFP document highlighting its key features. SELD also invited experts as panelists from relevant GOS departments (i.e. SPPRA, PPP Node SELD, PPP Unit Finance Department, and PMIU) along with CMP and Halcrow Pakistan who provided orientation information and responded to participant questions. Mr. Michael H. Hryshchyshyn, USAID Director for Sindh and Baluchistan, and Mr. Qazi Shahid Pervaiz, Secretary, SELD – GOS co-chaired the event. A number of representatives from prospective organizations attended and were briefed on EMO reforms and proposal submission information. The roadshow also provided an opportunity for first-hand interaction between potential bidders and representatives of schools, communities, development partners, and district government officers, allowing them to gain further insight into SBEP schools under the EMO initiative. It served as an opportunity for renowned organizations to interact with stakeholders in designing innovative and effective proposals to partner with GOS to provide quality education to children in the province through a safe and conducive learning environment. The event managed to attract more than 200 participants.

Figure 34: Group picture during Road Show and Pre-Bid meeting regarding the RFP#5 at Karachi

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Provide Technical Support to GOS/PPP Node in the Procurement Process and Implementation of EMO Reforms

CMP provided technical and legal assistance to the PPP Node in response to the queries and feedback from prospective bidders in the RFP#5 pre-bid meeting. In this regard, CMP assisted the PPP Node in making certain amendments in RFP#5 as discussed in the pre-bid meeting and proposed by SELD. Furthermore, CMP assisted the PPP Node in conducting an outreach campaign to raise awareness about revised documents under RFP#5. Facilitation comprised emails, phone calls, and follow-up meetings with interested and prospective bidders for RFP#5. CMP also assisted the Director - PPP Node in a TFEC meeting concerning EMOs held on June 12, 2019 and chaired by SELD Secretary Qazi Shahid Pervaiz. TFEC reviewed the requests issued by prospective bidder organizations to again extend the bid submission deadline of RFP#5 as school facilities were closed due to summer vacation. TFEC approved the request and granted a 28-day extension from June 20, 2019 to July 18, 2019. The same process and pattern of follow-up, coordination, and dissemination to prospective bidders was adopted after the extension deadline to inform them about the revised RFP#5 schedule. SELD received a remarkable response from the private sector market with 27 bids from 10 organizations for RFP#5. CMP’s outreach and awareness campaign can be attributed to attracting and engaging private sector education organizations and for enhancing their understanding about EMO reform in Sindh. CMP also assisted SELD and TFEC with the technical evaluation of the bids received under RFP#5. The technical evaluation is likely to be completed in the next program year.

District Support Team Meeting

CMP conducted the DST meeting on June 27, 2019 at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Sukkur, chaired by Mr. Ghulam Murtaza Shaikh, Deputy Commissioner Sukkur. USAID’s Education Officer at the US Consulate in Karachi, Mr. Mark Sorensen, and Mr. Lila Ram, Project Management Specialist - USAID Karachi also participated in the meeting. Other participants included Assistant Commissioner Taluka Rohri, Head Teachers of newly reconstructed schools under SBEP, EMO representatives, School Coordinators, and Education Department Officials of Sukkur district. Figure 35: DST meeting chaired by Deputy The purpose of the meeting was to review the Commissioner Sukkur progress of EMO-managed schools and to address the challenges faced by EMOs in Sukkur district. The Deputy Commissioner, in consultation with the DEO - Secondary and Higher Secondary Sukkur, determined actions to resolve the issues pertaining to the appointment of teachers and head teachers to vacant positions in EMO managed schools. He directed the present Education Officers to fill the vacant positions by transferring teaches from other schools where an excessive number had been appointed. Mr. Sorensen appreciated the cooperation of the district administration and district education offices for holding such productive meetings and resolving issues EMOs faced. P a g e 49 | 76

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Engagements with Existing and New Private Sector Entities for PPPs

CMP continued its efforts to harness private sector partnership support for SBEP targeted schools. These efforts included follow-up with existing partners of SBEP, including Rotary International, Pfizer, ICI, Engro, Telenor, Intel, and Microsoft. At CMP’s request, Microsoft conducted Information and Communications Technology (ICT) trainings for SBEP school teachers as per the memorandum of understanding. CMP reached out to new/potential partners. These included Jazz [Mobilink], Philips Lighting Foundation, Nestle, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, UNWOMEN, Habib Bank Limited Foundation, and a phase–II new partnership request was sent to Rotary International to support SBEP targeted schools. As a result of these follow ups and coordination efforts, CMP developed and submitted four new partnership support proposals as outlined below:

 Partnership support with Rotary International Gambat Chapter requesting the provision of a mobile library bus and supply of four new computer labs in SBEP schools;  Philips Lighting Foundation requesting lighting support for SBEP schools under the foundation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives;  Jazz [Mobilink] for supply of ICT support in the form of computer labs, online school connectivity, and learning environment for students;  Habib Bank Limited (HBL) Foundation requesting the provision of computer labs in SBEP schools; and  HBL Foundation has issued a grant application pack, which was completed and returned to the HBL Foundation. Local Resource Generation and Community Recognition Event

CMP has integrated the process of local resource generation for CMP-target schools in-kind support and private contributions at the local level to drive resource mobilization and to ensure sustainability and stewardship of SBEP interventions. During the year, CMP tracked local contributions and encouraged local stakeholders by acknowledging their support at recognition events. SMCs and SMC sub-committees were prepared to garner resources through local businesses and individuals to support schools in their locality. Local contributors donated solar panels, water coolers, student furniture, and stationery equivalent to PKR 80,705. During these events, a total of 734 community members (530 male, 204 female) participated. CMP honored the local philanthropists with gratitude and certificates of appreciation. These contributions were used to create a conducive learning environment in schools through improved infrastructure facilities. Cluster-based events to recognize local contributions

During Year VI, CMP organized cluster-based events to recognize local philanthropists to schools in Kamber-Shahdadkot, Khairpur, Larkana, and Sukkur and issuing appreciation certificates to contributors. These recognition events highlighted the importance of local contributions and marked appreciation for local resource generation in enhancing learning environments in schools and contributing to improved infrastructure, facilities, and utilities in target schools.

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Respective school heads and SMC chairpersons welcomed and thanked all participants and contributors. They further expressed their views and acknowledged that this support reflects local community ownership of the schools. The local philanthropists shared that they were inspired by USAID’s intervention in improving their communities’ schools. Although they do not have many resources, they are trying to contribute according to their own financial capacity and aim to provide a better education for their children. Figure 36: Local philanthropist receiving appreciation certificate during cluster-based USAID Official Meeting with EMOs event in Sukkur district Mr. Lila Ram, CMP COR from USAID conducted a meeting with EMO representatives on May 24, 2019 at Hotel One Sukkur. The purpose of the meeting was to listen to their achievements, issues, and implementation recommendations for the EMO model. Issues identified include:

 A shortage of teaching staff;  A lack of understanding of EMO model at the Director of Education and DEO levels;  Challenges over student enrollment and a lack of boundary wall in the schools;  No permanent Head Teachers are deployed in the schools handed over to them;  As per set KPIs it was EMO’s prerogative to conduct assessment of students for Grade I – VIII and announce the result. But, even after school handed over, Education Department officials conducted the assessment and announced the result.  A communication gap between EMOs and district Education Departments. Recommendations/Way Forward

 The EMOs are appointing teachers privately by paying their salary from their own budget to overcome the shortage of teachers;  There is a need to conduct workshops with Directors of Education and DEOs to orient them on the EMO model to jointly resolve issues;  The issues should be raised in upcoming DST meetings and seek support of district management and district Education Departments; and  There is a need to increase the number of meetings between EMOs and education officials both at provincial and district levels; the PPP node should lead and schedule the meetings. These issues will be addressed in the proposed workshop of Directors of Education and DEOs on the EMO model. Education Department Officials in Balochistan Conduct Field Visit of an EMO Model

CMP in Sukkur facilitated a combined delegation including officials of the Baluchistan Education Department and colleagues from the Pakistan Reading Project to visit GHS Arain Sukkur. The purpose of the visit was to learn about EMOs and their impact on public schools. CMP arranged the delegation’s school visit. Students, teachers, SMC members, and CFC officials warmly welcomed the delegation. In Sindhi tradition, a gift of “Ajarak” was presented to the delegation members. After observing classroom teachings and learning environments, the delegation conducted a general meeting with SMC members, the school head, and CFC team. The visitors held an in-depth discussion with SMC members P a g e 51 | 76

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CMP Participated in 8th International Corporate Social Responsibility Summit & Awards

CMP participated in the 8th Corporate Social Responsibility Summit and Awards 2019 held in Karachi by submitting its candidacy in one of the award categories (i.e. fundraising and philanthropic initiative). The event was managed by The Professionals Network and Ethical Business Update (an online magazine). The awards competition included robust scrutiny and a selection process. Given CMP’s impressive work and implementation of activities through contribution in corporate Figure 37: Acting COP CMP Receiving Award social responsibility, the panel of judges during Annual Corporate Social Responsibility unanimously decided to give CMP the 8th Summit 2019 at Karachi International Corporate Social Responsibility Award for the category of "Fundraising/Philanthropic Initiative." This award is the first and only Corporate Social Responsibility Award of Pakistan Registration with Intellectual Property Organization. The decision of the judging panel was subsequently ratified by the executive board of The Professionals Network and Ethical Business Update, and it was presented to Blumont/CMP in a ceremony held on January 31, 2019 at Hotel Marriott, Karachi. Prominent personalities from the corporate sector, government organizations, Chamber of Commerce Trade and Industry, NGO's, academia, and media attended the event. The CMP team also set up a stall to showcase its program efforts and spread the word to many corporates present in the event. Handouts on PPP/corporate and community support, a CMP fact sheet, and success stories were distributed among event participants. Many visitors took keen interest in learning more about CMP program activities.

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E. STATUS OF ACTIVITIES PER CROSS CUTTING THEMES

Gender Mainstreaming

Orientation of DEOs and TEOs on gender mainstreaming

Throughout the reporting period, CMP continued to improve the capacity of different stakeholders so they can ensure gender integration and mainstreaming in their respective roles. In this regard, CMP organized four one-day district level workshops in Dadu, Jacobabad, Karachi, and Larkana to provide an orientation to district, Taluka, and school level officers about gender integration concepts in the education sector. The workshops conducted from November through February 2019 were linked with the school consolidation, merging, and upgrading workshop. All four workshops were attended by 142 Figure 38: Orientation session on gender participants (108 male 34 female), including: DEOs, mainstreaming for District Official, Larkana Deputy DEOs, TEOs, and Head Teachers of SBEP construction schools. The purpose of these workshops was to raise awareness regarding gender integration in the Education Department at the district level and to sensitize district officials on gender mainstreaming by introducing the basic concept of gender, so they can better provide equal access to education for boys and girls. The CMP Gender Advisor also shared salient features of gender as a cross cutting chapter of the Sindh Education Sector Plan document. During the workshop, the participants gave their suggestions/recommendations regarding gender mainstreaming.

Dialogues for Female Inclusion in SMC Sub-Committees

CMP conducted community-based dialogues on women's inclusion in SMCs and SMC sub-committees. CMP believes that including women in decision making creates a paradigm shift at the SMC policy level and fosters girls' enrollment by removing rigid barriers. In the reporting year, CMP organized four community dialogues with 64 community representatives (10 male 54 female).

Community Dialogue to Address Girl Dropouts

CMP continued to stress the importance of girls’ education. Along with community dialogue for women’s participation in SMC sub-committees, CMP also facilitated dialogues with parents, especially mothers of girl students that dropped out. The main objective of these community-based dialogues was to increase parents’ awareness of the importance of girls’ education and their retention in CMP targeted schools. During the sessions, facilitators expressed to communities and parents that education is a basic right of every child, so they must enroll girls in school to continue their education. Some of the parents viewed it as irresponsible to not do so, while some also considered poverty as a limiting factor in continuing their girls’ education. According to some participants, a lack of proper security measures and basic facilities in schools are also impediments to girls’ education.

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In some remote districts, there are two other major reasons which limit the possibility of girls to continue their schooling after primary school. The first and foremost is that there are fewer secondary schools within villages. Another reason is that as girls become older, parents are reluctant to allow their girls to study with boys and male teachers after grade 5. CMP shared with the participants that efforts are being made to have female teachers appointed in mixed schools, meanwhile CMP encouraged community members to let their girls continue their studies and to work with CMP for gender integrated services at the school level, which includes female participation in SMCs to support girl students. During the reporting period, CMP conducted 51 community dialogues in Dadu, Jacobabad, Khairpur, Karachi, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Larkana, and Sukkur districts. A total of 1,643 community members (256 male and 1,387 female) participated in the sessions and shared the root causes of girl dropouts. CMP has not only listed those causes but also shared some suggestions to overcome those challenges. For example, a lack of basic facilities, especially a shortage of female washrooms and drinking water facility issues, were addressed through proper utilization of SMC funds, provision of small grants from CMP, and contribution from local communities. CMP also assured to continue advocacy engagement with SELD at the provincial level to address these critical issues. Participants of Community Dialogues to Address Girl Dropouts by District

District Dialogues Male Members Female Total Conducted Members Members

Dadu 7 36 156 192

Jacobabad 5 5 169 174

Kamber- 10 55 313 368 Shahdadkot

Karachi 5 49 82 131

Kashmore 7 32 167 199 Khairpur 3 8 73 81 Larkana 9 71 275 346

Sukkur 5 0 152 152 Total 51 256 1,387 1,643

Session with Women on Women’s Rights, Communication, and Participation Skills

Due to momentum created by CMP through women’s empowerment and gender mainstreaming, there is a significant number of women who have now become part of local decision-making bodies. This includes SMC executive committees, general bodies, and SMC sub-committees. Considering the issue of low or no literacy and their minimal role in decision-making bodies, CMP, in cooperation with SMCs, arranged cluster level awareness sessions on “Women’s Rights, Communication, and Leadership Skills.” During the reporting year, CMP facilitated and conducted 68 sessions with 2,069 members (169 male, 1,900 female) of SMCs and sub-committees in all SBEP targeted districts on women’s rights, communication, and leadership skills.

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The sessions were designed to benefit both literate as well as illiterate or low literacy participants through activity-based learning. During these sessions, women reflected on their daily lives, expressed the root causes that limited their attainment of rights (i.e. immobility, illiteracy, male and tribal clashes, especially in Jacobabad and Kashmore districts) and challenges they face (i.e. coercion, domestic burdens) and denying their right to education and participation due to gender- based discrimination. They also learned skills to raise their voice to realize their rights. Through Figure 39: Sessions for women on rights, brainstorming, facilitators drew participants’ communication, and leadership skills in attention to differences between educated and Kashmore uneducated women. Then issues related to their children, especially girls, were discussed. CMP motivated participating mothers to become actively involved in school and to join different forums, such as SMC executive and sub-committees. At the end of the sessions, women agreed to regularly participate in all school events and meetings.

Participation in Women’s Rights, Communication, and Leadership Skills Sessions by District

District No. of Male Female Total Schools Participants Participants Participants Dadu 11 7 251 258 Jacobabad 8 9 264 273 Kamber-Shahdadkot 8 25 263 288 Karachi 9 82 205 287 Kashmore 6 6 172 178 Khairpur 8 9 172 181 Larkana 10 29 343 372 Sukkur 8 2 230 232 Total 68 169 1,900 2,069

The Communications unit oversaw media relations. This included writing and distributing news releases, responding to media inquiries, and maintained positive relations with mainstream print and electronic media. The unit also ensured coordination with the Sukkur regional office as well as districts to facilitate different public outreach activities, including but not limited to school inaugurations and hand-over ceremonies, district level enrollment campaigns, school annual days, and celebrations of various international days. Materials were also developed for roadshows and CA signing ceremonies. Additionally, HQ Communications received multimedia material for social media and Blumont’s website. Key communications activities are listed below.

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Documentation Outreach and Communication

Advocacy Campaigns (Theater, Radio, and Television):

USAID has an agreement with Radio Pakistan’s FM 101 station where USAID-funded projects are provided an opportunity to discuss their achievements and plans. CMP secured time slots to highlight its work in the field of gender and community mobilization and to discuss various international days that it commemorates. Relevant staff from the respective units represented CMP and discussed International Women’s Day and efforts made in bringing girls back to school through community mobilization and enrollment campaigns. Similarly, TV channels were also approached to discuss SBEP and its components. The following are TV appearance links:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ_XDCagvjM  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA3MOAgUWeY&t=16s  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxea5dvb2gw

CMP organized program awareness and outreach enhancement theaters in all districts. In rural areas, this medium of communication is popular, effective and receives community recognition as well as attracts active participation. The specific objectives of these performances were to increase knowledge of parents, community leaders, civil society organization and government departments about girls’ education, discourage early child marriage and other customary practices which are an obstacle in the promotion of girls’ education in rural areas of Sindh.

Figure 40: Glimpses of theater and other CMP advocacy efforts using different media

Documentation, Reporting, Stories, and Photography Workshop

A three-day training on Documentation, Reporting, and Photography for CMP staff was organized at IBA Sukkur in early December 2018. The training aimed to elevate the level of documentation, reporting, and photography skills of field staff so they can gather complete and correct data and compile concise yet impactful reports and other communication products with quality photographs. Component leads and Senior District Managers shared enabling factors and challenges regarding the reporting. Component leads, Senior District Managers, Regional Manager, and M&E team attended the training. P a g e 56 | 76

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The overall objective of the workshop was to assist Senior District Managers and component leads to develop effective reports and capture high quality photographs and impactful stories of their respective components. The format of the workshop was interactive by combining classroom sharing and field- level implementation. Tools were shared in the form of handouts and presentations, which were discussed in groups. While reporting and success story sessions were detailed, there was a basic session on photography.

Figure 41: Group work during the Report Writing and Photography Workshop at IBA Sukkur.

Media Visit

Media visits to project sites are extremely important and present an opportunity to independent journalists to produce reports with a neutral perspective. As part of the Communication unit’s work plan, in the second week of February 2019, 25 journalists from mainstream print and electronic media were invited to visit SBEP construction schools to observe the quality of buildings and efforts being made to improve the quality of education. GHS Bozdar Wada and Kouro Goth in Khairpur and Government Girls High School Arain in Sukkur were visited. Education beat reporters were invited from Islamabad due to the high quality of their reporting and preferable time slots. The packages/news articles were publicized on USAID, SBEP, and Blumont’s social media accounts, as well as on Figure 42: Collage of Media Visit of journalists websites. A smaller group of journalists to SBEP targeted schools, Sukkur. travelled to Karachi to interview the Secretary - SELD and senior USAID management, adding value and credibility to the news reports.

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Production of Video Documentaries

Based on a request from the USAID and SELD, CMP was tasked with producing two high quality video documentaries to showcase best practices, CMP’s work in restructuring SMCs, and to highlight the EMO model to a broader audience, including decision-makers, key government officials, and donors. CMP assisted the process and pre-production work. The videos are now in the final stages of post- production and will be available for screening/uploading in the next quarter.

Figure 43: Pictures of documentary recording at CMP Sukkur and CMP Karachi

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F. CHALLENGES

Challenges Faced During Quarter Steps Taken to Overcome the Challenges

 CMP in Dadu and Sukkur observed fewer  To overcome the issue, CMP coordinated students participating in the nutrition screening. meetings with SMC and school staff.

 Water and sanitation were the main issues at the  CMP provided small grants to help school level, especially in girls’ schools. communities address infrastructure-related issues. However, more infrastructure improvements are needed. In this regard, CMP has suggested that communities share this issue with district and provincial level Education Department officials to resolve on a priority basis.  CMP technical assistance to the PPP Node has  CMP’s continuous technical support, been facing challenges due to lack of officials constant follow-up, and extensive responsible for all activities and actions relating to involvement in the process helped SELD to EMO reform implementation. SELD’s delayed meet deadlines for the procurement PPP Node staffing may hamper EMO reform process. sustainability efforts.  CMP conducted several follow-up meetings  Due to certain amendments in the PPP Act and with RSU and the PDR wing of SELD to the introduction of district-based procurement obtain the list of GOS priority schools, (district packages), a detailed evaluation of the submitted bids under RFP#4 took longer than the which further were scrutinized for inclusion previous procurement process. in the group of schools. The whole process  To initiate the procurement process for group of took longer to prepare RFP#5 documents. schools under RFP#5, the procurement process has been delayed due to the identification of existing GOS priority schools, which could be grouped with SBEP construction schools, in accordance with the criteria in each district package.

G. OPERATIONS

The following staff members left CMP from July – September 2019: 1. Dr. Faheem Abbasi, DCOP Program 2. Aftab Akhund, Sr. Grants Manager 3. Khadim Hussain Soomro, Sr. District Manager 4. Mr. Abdul Qayoom Mirani, Manager Security and Safety 5. Shehzad Bhatti, Sr. Finance Officer 6. Three drivers 7. Three support staff

CMP hired 14 short-term consultants for community mobilization to execute field activities and recruited Community Mobilizers in Karachi, Dadu, Jacobabad, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Larkana, and Kashmore districts. CMP has also established its field offices of Larkana, Jacobabad, and Dadu in government buildings.

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H. PLAN FOR NEXT QUARTER

Sindh Community Mobilization Program with a focus on increasing girls’ enrollment and improving the nutritional status of children

Per Work Plan Years VII & VIII (August 7, 2019 to May 6, 2021)

2019 Activity ACTIVITY Code Quarter 1 Oct Nov Dec

1. Component One: Increase communities’ involvement in the GOS reform of merging, consolidating, and upgrading schools

1.1 Mapping and Ground Assessment (GA) for 1.1.1 X X X schools consolidation and merging Provide support to CMP schools in 1.1.2 X X X implementation of consolidation and merging

Coordination meeting with District Education 1.1.4 X Officials

1.2 1.2.1 X X X Selection of Schools (Neighboring and Model) Organize Groundbreaking and Inauguration 1.2.6 X X ceremonies of reconstruction schools

TOTAL COMPONENT I

Component Two: Improve community and district government coordination for school improvement and increased girls’ enrollment 2.1

2.1.1 Training of field staff on Baseline X X

2.1.2 Baseline Assessment and Report

2.2

ToT & Inception of project workshop for Field Teams on Three Days Training of School 2.2.1 X Management Committees (Executive Committees) and orientation of project

2.2.2 Activate and Sensitize SMCs X

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Community Mobilizers provide mentorship & 2.2.5 X support to SMCs

Develop, update and implement School 2.2.6 X X X Improvement Plans (SIPs) in all 29 districts

2.2.8 Organize Community Recognition Days X X X

Joint review workshop/meeting for SMCs and 2.3.3 line departments (Education, Health and X X X Administration) Identification of Peer Educators among 2.3.4 X X X students/teachers/community members Notification of Peer Educators among 2.3.5 X X X students/teachers/community members 3. Component Three: Improve child nutrition in selected communities and government schools through research that informs innovation and good practice Orientation of Staff on Health & Hygiene, DRR, 3.1 X X X Water and Sanitation (linked with training) Awareness Sessions on Health & Hygiene, DRR, 3.2 X X X Water and Sanitation (primary schools) 4. Component Four: Launch and strengthen Education Management Organization (EMO) system 4.1 Provide technical assistance to GOS on EMOs 4.1.1 X X X reform Organize Consultative 4.1.2 X session/Workshop/Dialogue on EMOs reform Organize district level consultative 4.1.3 X session/workshop/dialogue on EMOs reform Provide Support to Outsourced Schools, GOS 4.1.5 and Contracted EMOs for Ground Level X X X Implementation of EMO Reforms Develop capacity of human resource of PPP 4.1.6 Node who are responsible for procurement, X X X management and monitoring of EMO contracts Provide technical assistance/support to 4.1.7 GOS/SELD PPP Node for development of X X X sustainability plan for EMO Reform Provide Legal/technical assistance to GOS in bid 4.2.1.1 opening process under RFP#5 Conduct meeting/session to facilitate SELD in 4.2.1.2 X X reviewing technical proposals of RFP#5 Conduct meeting/session to facilitate SELD in 4.2.1.3 X X reviewing financial proposals of RFP#5 Facilitate SELD in finalization and selection of 4.2.1.4 X X successful bidders

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4.2.1.5 Facilitate SELD in Signing of CAs X X

Technical and Financial Evaluation Committee X X X (TFEC) Meetings

TOTAL COMPONENT IV

5. Cross Cutting Activities

5.1 Gender sensitization Sessions for DEO staff 5.1.1 (linked with training) Community dialogue to address the girls 5.1.2 X X dropout/retention Support in Policy reforms for women inclusion 5.1.3 in SMCs restructuring, female teachers, mix X X X schools policy, girls scholarship

TOTAL COMPONENT V

6. Communications and Outreach

6.1

6.1.1 Radio Programs (USAID) Thematic X X X

6.1.2 Produce success stories of beneficiaries 6.1.3 Pictorial Coffee Table Booklet Preparation of visibility material for events and 6.1.4 workshops (groundbreaking, inaugurations, X X X handing over ceremonies) 6.1.5 Giveaways X X 6.1.6 Video Testimonials from Program beneficiaries X X X 6.2 6.2.1 Production of video documentaries (in-house) X X X 6.2.2 Media visits

6.2.3 Coordinated media with EMOs Development of social media content for SBEP 6.2.4 X X X and Blumont Facebook/Twitter 6.3 Provide support for Monthly, Quarterly Reports 6.3.1 X X X and Annual Report

6.3.2 Info Graphics X X X

Support PMIU, USAID COMMS and Partners in 6.3.3 X X X joint communications activities

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TOTAL COMPONENT VI 7. Monitoring and Evaluation Activities 7.1 7.1.1 Update & revise M&E Plan (Matrix& Narrative) X X X Implementation of M&E Plan, perform routine 7.1.2 X X X monitoring, and related compliances Collect, review and submit performance data for 7.1.3 X X X MSF indicators on PAK INFO Indicators Data Collection, Review and 7.1.4 X X X Consolidation 7.2 Support in the development and implementation 7.2.1 of project databases and related data analysis X X X and reporting Conduct orientation sessions on data collection, 7.2.2 X X management, reporting and learning 7.3 7.3.1 Coordinate M&E activities with SBEP M&E team X X X 7.3.2 Facilitate for PMIU-SBEP Monthly Bulletin X X X 7.4 7.4.1 Facilitate for CMP reporting requirement X X X Support for collection and dissemination of 7.4.2 lessons learned/best practices to the donor, X X X local stakeholders and partner organizations TOTAL COMPONENT VII 8. Progress Reporting 8.1 Annual Report X 8.2 Quarterly Progress Reports 8.3 Quarterly Financial Reports X 8.4 Quarterly Accrual Reports X 8.5 Quarterly Pak Info Reports X 8.6 Monthly updates X X

TOTAL COMPONENT VIII

9. Sustainability

9.1 Showcasing CMP achievements X Facilitate SELD in conducting workshop for 9.2 stakeholders on CMP's Community Mobilization X approach 9.3 Follow up meetings with Secretary SELD X

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ANNEXURE – I: SUCCESS STORIES

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ANNEXURE II: INDICATOR BASED SUMMARY REPORT

CMP Indicator Table for Annual Results (October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019)

Current Reporting Cumulative Current Total Progress LOP quarter Number Performance Indicator Data till Sep Annual to date- Sep Frequency Target7 (July 1, 2019 – 30, 2018 (Oct 1, 2018 – 30, 2019 Sep 30, 2019) Sep 30, 2019) Goal: Sustain Community mobilization and school-based management in Sindh Province

Component 1: Increase communities' involvement in the GoS reform of merging, consolidating, and upgrading schools

439 developed 439 developed and 101.5% Percent of community based and 99% 2.25% (9 SMP 1.1.1 social mobilization plans 80% of 400 implemented Annually implemented implemented) -- developed are implemented (397 out of 400) (406 out of 400)

Number of community members trained on how to develop and Quarterly 1.2.1 2,000 1,997 -- 1,997 implement (Internal) social mobilization plans -- Component 2: Improve community and district government coordination for increased girls' enrollment

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CMP Indicator Table for Annual Results (October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019)

Current Reporting Cumulative Current Total Progress LOP quarter Number Performance Indicator Data till Sep Annual to date- Sep Frequency Target7 (July 1, 2019 – 30, 2018 (Oct 1, 2018 – 30, 2019 Sep 30, 2019) Sep 30, 2019)

Percent of SMCs having 78% (312 out of 96% (382 out of 18% (70 SIP 2.2.2 implemented at least one item of 80% of 400 400) 400) Annually implemented) their School Improvement Plan implemented implemented --

Cumulative Number of SMC/community members trained Quarterly 2.2.3 6,000 7,781 -- -- 7,781 on enhanced accountability and (Internal) school governance.

Number of community exchange Quarterly 2.2.4 100 73 15 88 visits 1 (Internal)

Number of small grants Quarterly 2.4.1 disseminated to SMCs of non- 500 395 25 -- 420 construction schools (Internal)

Component 3: Improve child nutrition in selected communities and government schools through research that informs innovation and good practice

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CMP Indicator Table for Annual Results (October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019)

Current Reporting Cumulative Current Total Progress LOP quarter Number Performance Indicator Data till Sep Annual to date- Sep Frequency Target7 (July 1, 2019 – 30, 2018 (Oct 1, 2018 – 30, 2019 Sep 30, 2019) Sep 30, 2019)

Percent of focus schools 433 Schools 435 Schools 8 3.1.1 implementing activities for 80% of 400 2 Schools -- Annually improved hygiene practices. 108% of 400 109% of 400

70% of 87% (2,594 out 87% (2,649 out Percent of trained community 93% (55 out of -- trained of 2,978) of 3,037) members that demonstrate 59) Participants 3.2.1 community Participants Participants Annually increased knowledge of hygiene increased member increased increased and nutrition. knowledge knowledge knowledge

Number of community members 8,000 Quarterly 3.2.2 trained to disseminate awareness community 2,978 59 3,037 9 -- (Internal) on nutrition and hygiene members

8 As per modification, this target has been revised as 60% of 400 schools. 9 This target is also modified as 2,500 community members.

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CMP Indicator Table for Annual Results (October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019)

Current Reporting Cumulative Current Total Progress LOP quarter Number Performance Indicator Data till Sep Annual to date- Sep Frequency Target7 (July 1, 2019 – 30, 2018 (Oct 1, 2018 – 30, 2019 Sep 30, 2019) Sep 30, 2019)

Number of field team members Quarterly 3.2.3 8010 63 -- -- 63 trained on Nutrition and Hygiene (Internal)

Number of children in targeted 3.2.4 districts reached by USAID 40,000 35,883 8,517 -- 44,400 Quarterly supported nutrition programs.

Pilot Component: Launch education Management Organization (EMO) System

Number of Public Private 4.1.1 Partnership (PPP) projects 5 9 -- -- 9 Annually established and Implemented

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ANNEXURE III: MAJOR MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE SHEETS OF July– September 2019

Date 25-Oct-2018 Purpose: To conduct Community Meeting regarding shifting of flour mill Venue GBMS Haji Abdul Karim Unar List of Participants Name Title/Organization Mr. Bashir Ahmed Khaskheli Head Teacher GBMs Haji Abdul Karim Unar Mr. Imran Ali SMC Chairman Mr. Mazhar Ali Shaikh Senior District Manager CMP Larkana Mr. Agha Saeed RE Halcrow Larkana

Date 27-Oct-2018 Purpose: Meeting with Director Primary for Organizing Taleemi Mela at District Level Venue Directorate of Education Larkana List of Participants Name Title/Organization Mr. Anweruddin Jamali Director Schools Education Primary Larkana Mr. Nawab Ali Khokhar DEO Primary Larkana Mr. Zahid Soomro Deputy DEO Larkana Mr. Mazhar Ali Shaikh Senior District Manager CMP Larkana Mr. Masood Soomro Assistant Education Department Larkana Mr. Altaf Hussain Lashari Deputy Director Schools Education Primary Larkana

Date 27-November-2018 Meeting with Director Primary for one Day Workshop on Consolidation, Merging Purpose: and Up gradation and gender mainstreaming in education Venue Directorate of Education Larkana List of Participants Name Title/Organization Mr. Anweruddin Jamali Director Schools Education Primary Larkana Mr. Nawab Ali Khokhar DEO Primary Larkana Mr. Zahid Soomro Deputy DEO Larkana Mr. Mazhar Ali Shaikh Senior District Manager CMP Larkana Mr. Altaf Hussain Lashari Deputy Director Schools Education Primary Larkana

Date 04-Feb-2019 Purpose: To conduct Meeting with RE Halcrow Larkana Venue GBMS Haji Abdul Karim Unar List of Participants Name Title/Organization Mr. Agha Saeed RE Halcrow Larkana Ms. Shabana Sadorani FO CMP Larkana Mr. Mazhar Ali Shaikh Senior District Manager CMP Larkana Mr. Aijaz Ali Siyal HM GBPS Pir Jo Goth P a g e 71 | 76

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Date 19-February-2019 Purpose: Meeting with Director Primary regarding schools data for RFP#5 Venue Directorate of Education Larkana List of Participants Name Title/Organization Mr. Anweruddin Jamali Director Schools Education Primary Larkana Mr. Nawab Ali Khokhar DEO Primary Larkana Mr. Anees Rehman Deputy DEO Larkana Mr. Mazhar Ali Shaikh Senior District Manager CMP Larkana

21-Feb-2019 Date Meeting with District Education Officer (Elementary, Secondary and Higher Purpose: Secondary) regarding data of schools under RFP#5 Venue Directorate of Education Larkana List of Participants Name Title/Organization Mr. Akhter Hussain Korejo DEO (Elementary, Sec and Higher Sec) Larkana Mr. Wahid Bux Memon DDEO Larkana Mr. Shams Junejo DDEO Larkana Mr. Mazhar Ali Shaikh Senior District Manager CMP Larkana

Date 02-May-2019 Purpose: To conduct Meeting with Director Schools Education for Road Show Venue Director Schools Education – Directorate Larkana List of Participants Name Title/Organization Mr. Altaf Hussain Lashari Deputy Director Schools Education Primary Larkana Mr. Mazhar Ali Shaikh Senior District Manager Larkana Mr. Nawab Ali Khokhar DEO Primary Larkana Mr. Ali Dino Hullio Community Mobilizer CMP - Larkana

Date 15-May-2019 Purpose: Meeting with DEOs for School opening Ceremony Venue DEO Elementary and Secondary Office Larkana List of Participants Name Title/Organization Mr. Akhtar Hussain Korejo DEO Elementary and Secondary Larkana Mr. Manzoor Hussain Bughti Accountant Directorate of School Education Larkana Mr. Mazhar Ali Shaikh Senior District Manager CMP Larkana

Date 28-May-2019 Purpose: Meeting with District Education Officer Primary Larkana for issuance of Letter Venue DEO Office Larkana

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List of Participants Name Title/Organization Mr. Nawab Ali Khokhar DEO Primary Kamber Shahdadkot Mr. Mazhar Ali Shaikh Senior District Manager CMP Larkana Mr. Ali Dino Hullio Community Mobilizer CMP Kamber Shahdadkot

Date 02-May-2019 Purpose: To conduct Meeting with DEO Primary and Secondary Kamber for road show event Venue DEO Office Primary and Secondary List of Participants Name Title/Organization Mr. Deedar Hussain Wagan DEO Primary Kamber Shahdadkot Mr. Farooq Bhagat DEO Secondary Kamber Shahdadkot Mr. Mazhar Ali Shaikh Senior District Manager CMP - Larkana Mr. Muhammad Ayaz Community Mobilizer CMP – Larkana

Date 11-April-2019 Purpose: Meeting with DEOs for School opening Ceremony Venue DEO Elementary and Secondary Office Kamber Shahdadkot List of Participants Name Title/Organization Mr. Farooq Bhagat DEO Elementary and Secondary Kamber Shahdadkot Mr. Bashir Ahmed Lakho Deputy DEO Elementary and Secondary Kamber Shahdadkot Mr. Mazhar Ali Shaikh Senior District Manager CMP Larkana

Date 17-June-2019 Meeting with District Education Officer Primary Kamber Shahdadkot for issuance of Purpose: Letter Venue DEO Office Kamber Shahdadkot List of Participants Name Title/Organization Mr. Farooq Ahmed Bhagat DEO Secondary Kamber Shahdadkot Mr. Mazhar Ali Shaikh Senior District Manager CMP Larkana Mr. Muhammad Ayaz Community Mobilizer CMP Kamber Shahdadkot

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ANNEXURE IV: FINANCIAL REPORT

Actual Expenditure This Reporting Period

PREVIOUS (Inception to THIS YEAR (Oct 18-Sep CUMULATIVE September 30, 2018) 2019)

$17,669,564.76 $3,176,668.71 $20,846,233.47

(Figures compiled from previous QPRs) Estimated Expenditure Next Reporting Period*

Oct 19-Dec 19 Jan 20-Mar 20 April 20-June 20 July 20-Sep 20 TOTAL 630,000 800,000 750,000 450,000 $2,630,000

(Estimated expenditures for next reporting period (September 2019) taken from the budget submitted to USAID for realignment) * Blumont note: This Annual report covers the period from Oct 2018 To September, 2019 and is in line with USAID’s standard fiscal year reporting cycle. Please note that the accrued costs provided in the Estimated Expenditure Report for the next reporting period are accounting estimates for the three months covered by the report. Actual expenditures for the period that will be recorded in Blumont's accounting records and amounts invoiced for this period may vary materially from the amounts contained in this Projected Expenditure Report. While Blumont has tried to be as complete as possible when making these estimates, all recipients of this information, including auditors, must understand the risk associated with relying on accounting estimates prepared so far in advance of the books and records for accounting period being closed.

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ANNEXURE V: LIST OF SCHOOLS FOR RFP#5

LIST OF SCHOOLS FOR RFP#5 SBEP Construction Schools Grouped Schools S School SEMIS S. SEMIS School School Level Name of School(s) # Name Code # Code Level Current Proposed Package#1, District Larkana-1 GBPS SHER 1 MUHAMMAD Primary MAIRY 413020315 GBPS Zakario 1 413020261 Primary High GBPS - KOTHI Mahesar 2 Primary KALHORI. 413020314 GBES Bachal 3 Middle Mahesar 413020268 GBPS WANDH 1 413030248 Primary JOGI. GBPS - OVER GGES Elementa 2 413030032 High 2 CROWD 413030137 Primary Phulpota-I ry NAUDERO. GBPS Khuda Bux 3 413030072 Primary Phulpota GBPS - BAGH ALI 1 413030305 Primary GBPS GOPANG. 3 413030301 Primary High Saidudero 2 GBPS - KUBRO 413030303 Primary 3 GBPS Suhrab Machhi 413030180 Primary

1 GBPS NAUDERO-III Primary 413030250 GBELS Pir Jo 4 413030316 Primary Elementary Goth 2 GBPS NAUDERO-II. 413030196 Primary GGELS English 3 413030044 Middle Medium School Package#2, District Larkana-2 1 GBPS Kulli 413040060 Primary GBPS Mehrab 5 413040222 Primary High 2 GBPS Gerello-1 413040215 Primary Sandeelo 3 GBPS Gerello-2 413040216 Primary GBMS Haji 1 GBPS Dokri Main 413010168 Primary 6 Abdul karim 413010216 Middle High Unar 2 GGPS Dokri Main 413010033 Primary 1 GBPS - TATRI 413010006 Primary 7 GBPS Jakhra 413010004 Primary High 2 GBPS - ALMANI 413010124 Primary GGPS Haji lal Bux 8 GBHS Karani 413010225 High High 1 413010025 Primary Shaikh GBELS - SONO GBLSS 1 413040288 Middle 9 413040311 Middle High JATOI Puranoabad 2 GBES Ali Jatoi 413040232 Middle Package#3, District Kamber-Shahdadkot GGHS 10 427040295 High High 1 GBHS Khandoo 427040294 High Khandoo

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GBPS MAIN Higher 1 Primary GBHSS Higher WARAH 11 427040299 Secondar 427040025 Warrah Secondary GBPS WARAH y 2 Primary URDU 427040037 GGMS Arzi 1 GBPS Arzi Bhutto 427070175 Primary 12 427070192 Middle High Bhutto 2 GBPS Sajawal Junejo 427070036 Primary

13 GBPS Angh 427030107 Primary Elementary 1 427030136 Primary GBPS-CHAKIANI. GBMS Sanjar No grouped Schools 14 427030210 Middle High Bhatti found GBHS Umed No grouped Schools 15 427030221 High High Ali Junejo found GBLSS Pull No grouped Schools 16 427050181 Middle High 97000 found GBPS Sahib No grouped Schools 17 427030126 Khan Bhatti Primary Elementary found Package#4, District Dadu GBHS Sojhro 18 402040462 High High 1 GBPS Shadi Khan 402040300 Primary Gorar 2 GBPS Shah Sultan 402040425 Primary GGLSS Bazmal 402020481 1 Middle GBHS Haji Khoso 19 402020501 High High Khan 2 GBPS Bazmal Khoso 402020017 Primary 3 GBPS Haji Khan 402020018 Primary 1 GBPS Qaim Jatoi 402040349 Primary GBMS Qaim 20 402040454 Middle High 2 GBLSS Saeedpur 402040446 Middle Jatoi 3 GBLSS Khura Village 402040443 Middle GBHS Bali 1 GGPS - BALI SHAH 402040169 Primary 21 402040460 High High Shah 2 GBPS Aghamani 402040324 Primary GGPS Yousif GBPS - CHHUTTO 22 402030136 Primary Elementary 1 402030190 Primary Naich NAICH Package#5, District Karachi 1 GBPS Cattle Colony 408170034 Primary GBSS Cattle 23 408170190 High High 2 GGPS Cattle Colony 408170138 Primary Colony 3 GBPS Juma Himayata 408170147 Primary GBPS Babul Haji 1 408180323 Primary GBSS Damba Burfat 24 408180456 High High Village GBPS Hashim 2 408180036 Primary Jokhio* GBES Khan GBSS Yousuf 1 408180357 Elementary 25 408180446 High High Muhammad Goth 2 GBPS Babul Islam 408180093 Primary

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