SINDH COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION PROGRAM QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT (JANUARY 1, 2019 TO MARCH 31, 2019)

Date: April 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.

Table of Contents A. PROGRAM SUMMARY ...... 5

B.1. SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING JANUARY 1, 2019 – MARCH 31, 2019 ...... 6

B.2. MISSION STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK (MSF) INDICATOR SUMMARY FOR JANUARY 2019 – MARCH 2019 ...... 8

C. STATUS OF ACTIVITIES AS PER COMPONENT ...... 10

Component I: Increase Communities’ Involvement in GOS Reform of Consolidation, Merging, and Upgrading Schools ...... 10

Component II: Improve Community and District Administration Coordination for Increased Girls Enrollment ...... 14

Component III: Improve Child Nutrition in Selected Communities and Government Schools through Research that Informs Innovation and Good Practices ...... 21

Component IV: Launch of Education Management Organizations (EMOs) ...... 23

D. STATUS OF ACTIVITIES AS PER CROSS CUTTING THEMES ...... 29

Gender Mainstreaming ...... 29

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) Sessions ...... 30

Documentation, Outreach and Communication ...... 30

E. CHALLENGES ...... 32

F. OPERATIONS ...... 32

G. PLAN FOR NEXT QUARTER ...... 33

ANNEXURE – I: SUCCESS STORIES ...... 38

ANNEXURE II: INDICATOR BASED SUMMARY REPORT ...... 41

ANNEXURE III: MAJOR MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE SHEETS OF JANUARY – MARCH 2019 ...... 45

ANNEXURE IV: FINANCIAL REPORT ...... 49

ANNEXURE V - SMALL GRANTS ACTIVTY DETAILS ...... 50

ANNEXURE VI – SCHOOL WISE DETAILS OF ENROLLMENT FOR 43 SCHOOLS UNDER RFP# 1 – 4...... 53

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List of Acronyms

BES Blumont Engineering Solutions

CA Concession Agreement

CCT Cross Cutting Theme

CMP Sindh Community Mobilization Program

COP Chief of Party

CSO Civil Society Organization

DCOP Deputy Chief of Party

DEO District Education Officer

DOH Department of Health

DRR Disaster Risk Reduction

ECE Early Childhood Education

EMO Education Management Organization

GBPS Government Boys’ Primary School

GGHS Government Girls’ High School

GHS Government High School

GGMS Government Girls’ Middle School

GOS Government of Sindh

IBA Institute of Business Administration

IE Independent Experts

IEC Information, Education, and Communication

IRC Indus Resource Center

KAP Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice

LOA Letters-of-Award

LSU Local Support Unit

MIS Management Information Systems

MNA Member of National Assembly

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

MPA Member of Provincial Assembly

MSF Mission Strategic Framework

PDR Planning, Development, and Research

PMIU Program Management and Implementation Unit

PKR Pakistani Rupees

PPP Public Private Partnership

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PTA Parent-Teacher Association

RFP Request for Proposals

RSU Reform Support Unit

SBEP Sindh Basic Education Program

SCDP Sindh Capacity Development Project

SELD School Education and Literacy Department

SEMIS Sindh Education Management Information System

SESP Sindh Education Sector Plan

SHNCs School Hygiene and Nutrition Committees

SIP School Improvement Plan

SMC School Management Committee

SMP Social Mobilization Plan

SPPRA Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority

TA Technical Assistance

TEO Taluka Education Officer

TFEC Technical and Financial Evaluation Committee

TOR Terms of Reference

TOT Training of Trainers

UC Union Council

USAID United States Agency for International Development

USG US Government

VGF Viability Gap Fund

WASH Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

WATSAN Water and Sanitation

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A. PROGRAM SUMMARY 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 (MOU) to implement a 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. SBEP is comprised of seven components: 1) construction of schools in areas affected by the 2010 floods; 2) support to GOS policy reforms to merge, consolidate, and upgrade schools through their construction; 3) improvement in early grade reading in primary schools; 4) community mobilization with a focus on increasing girls’ enrollment and improving the nutritional status of children; 5) technical assistance (TA) to GOS’s School Education and Literacy Department (SELD); 6) architecture and engineering support for school construction; and 7) monitoring and evaluation (M&E). The Sindh Community Mobilization Program (CMP), one of the major components of SBEP, is a five- year program (in addition to a sixth year no cost extension) implemented by Blumont Engineering Solutions and its partners—Health and Nutrition Development Society (HANDS) and Indus Resource Centre (IRC). CMP, being 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 (CCTs) 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 is providing small grants to neighboring schools to address needs that they identify and prioritize 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; empower communities around 409 schools (106 construction schools and 303 non-construction schools, also termed as ‘neighboring schools’ due to proximity to construction schools); and 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. 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.1. SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING JANUARY 1, 2019 – MARCH 31, 2019 The Sindh Community Mobilization Program (CMP) has increased its emphasis on sustainability through community empowerment and strengthening community coordination with the Government of Sindh (GOS) to implement best practices beyond the life of the program. Under Component One, CMP continued its technical and administrative support to GOS to implement School Consolidation, Merging, and Upgrading reforms by mapping schools, meeting with school management committees (SMCs), and ensuring that all notifications and required documentation are in place. To improve the understanding of district and Taluka level officers on the conceptual and operational aspects of school consolidation reforms, CMP organized orientation sessions on School Consolidation, Merging, and Upgrading, for school-, taluka-, and district-level Education Officers of Dadu and Jacobabad districts. During the quarter, CMP offered technical support to School Management Committees (SMCs) and sub-committees in updating 11 Social Mobilization Plans (SMPs) and tracking their implementation in alignment with CMP’s objective of increasing coordination between communities and GOS. CMP continued to foster knowledge sharing by organizing three community exchange visits for SMC members of Karachi and Larkana district schools. These SMC members visited schools in Khairpur, Sukkur, and Larkana districts and learned from the best practices applied by EMOs and host communities. CMP also organized school-level Taleemi Mela (education fairs) to provide a platform to talented children to showcase their creativity. Communities have taken ownership and led community- based activities, such as school improvement planning; small grant implementation; and other enrollment, retention, and recognition related activities, which CMP assisted when required. During the period, CMP guided SMCs in updating 11 school improvement plans (SIPs), and implemented as well as closed out small grants in 66 schools. Community recognition days like these generated significant media coverage through print and electronic media. This quarter, CMP conducted a third and final round of anthropometry screening of 5 to 10 year old children in 172 targeted schools. The program also encouraged School Health and Nutrition Committees (SHNCs) to implement these best practices independently (screening, referral, and behavior change communication) to share health and hygiene awareness raising sessions in communities. CMP, with the collaboration of school administrations, established health corners in 63 targeted schools. These health corners are being maintained and managed by respective SHNCs, SMC Executive Committees, and Schools Head Teachers. Along with screenings and health and hygiene sessions, the project reestablished health screening corners and displayed different communication products. The displayed Information Education and Communication (IEC) material/posters, including key messages regarding health, nutrition, and hygiene, have become effective tools in raising awareness and changing behaviors. As far as providing technical support to GOS in Education Management Organization (EMO) reforms, CMP achieved two major accomplishments. These include organizing concession agreement signing ceremonies and handing over schools to selected EMOs. During the quarter, the Concession Agreement Signing Ceremony between SELD, GOS, and EMOs were held at the Chief Minister of Sindh’s House in Karachi in January 2019. The signing ceremony launched the implementation of GOS EMO policy reforms for the next batch of state-of-the-art schools constructed with the support of USAID under the USD 159.2 million SBEP. USAID Deputy Mission Director for Sindh and Baluchistan, John Smith-Sreen, along with Chief Minister Sindh Province, Syed Murad Ali Shah, Minister for SELD, Syed Sardar Ali Shah, and Chief Secretary of Sindh, Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah, attended the signing ceremony. The selected EMOs will manage 20 newly constructed state-of-the-art public schools under SBEP, and 25 high priority schools in Sukkur, Larkana, Kamber-Shahdadkot, and Dadu districts. CMP also provided technical support to the PPP Node in preparing for RFP#5 and the execution of reforms for the previously awarded schools. Another key highlight of this quarter was that CMP was awarded

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the Best Fundraising and Philanthropist Initiative award during the Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Summit held on January 31, 2019. CMP continued to leverage local resources and organized a cluster-based event to acknowledge the contributions of local philanthropists. CMP ensured women’s inclusion and girls’ empowerment in all fields and components/interventions. CMP provided orientations to Education Department officials in Dadu and Jacobabad districts to mainstream gender in all sections of education and within the department. CMP also encouraged communities to acknowledge women’s contributions, so they can positively contribute in girls’ enrollment, retention, and improvement in education. To this end, CMP organized International Women’s Day events and received appreciation from community, media, and district education department officials. Finally, CMP engaged a national level media delegation of 25 journalists and arranged a learning tour to Sukkur. This trip was an exemplary success, which resulted in significant positive media coverage and content generation at leading newspapers, websites, and national TV channels. CMP was also featured at FM 101 radio program on International Women’s Day to amplify the message of change the program aims to achieve. Overall, CMP’s key accomplishments for the quarter II of Year VI contributed to the objectives of SBEP to improve access of quality education for the children of Sindh.

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B.2. MISSION STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK (MSF) INDICATOR SUMMARY FOR JANUARY 2019 – MARCH 2019 The following table highlights progress during the reporting period against MSF indicators. However, this progress includes reports made under MSF, as well as non-MSF indicators displayed in Annexure II.

MSF Indicator Table for the 2nd Quarter (January-March 2019)

Total Progress to Reporting LOP Cumulative Data Current quarter Number Performance Indicator date- March 31, Target till Dec 31, 2018 (Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2019) 2019 Frequency Goal: Sustain Community mobilization and school-based management in Sindh Province

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

4C. Number of learners enrolled in 2.1.1 primary, elementary and secondary 120,000 129,1191 -- 129,119 Annually USG assisted schools 13,636 13,636 4.1a. Number of out-of-school children (13,267 re-enrolled 2 (13,267 re-enrolled 2.1.2 newly enrolled or re-enrolled in 10,000 Girls girls and 40,275 -- Annually girls and 40,275 education system with USG assistance new/re-enrolled new/re-enrolled boys) boys)3 4.3.1a. Number of PTA or similar 2.1.3 “school-governance” structures 400 447 -- 447 Quarterly supported

1 This is total enrollment for LOP, not the incremental for reporting year. 2 CMP’s component II focuses on increasing girls’ enrollment. Under the recent target modification, enrollment target for the Life of Project (LOP) is 10,000 new girls’ enrollment and CMP is responsible and accountable for this target. As of CMP’s Year V Annual Progress Report, 13,636 new girls have been enrolled in CMP-targeted schools. In addition to new enrollment, 13,267 girls were re-enrolled and 40,275 boys were newly-/re-enrolled, which is an added value due to CMP’s efforts.

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MSF Indicator Table for the 2nd Quarter (January-March 2019)

Total Progress to Reporting LOP Cumulative Data Current quarter Number Performance Indicator date- March 31, Target till Dec 31, 2018 (Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2019) 2019 Frequency 4.3.2c. Number of school improvement 2.2.1 plans developed through USG 400 439 -- 439 Quarterly assistance 4.3.2a. Number of District Education 2.3.1 100 *2253 -- 225 Quarterly Officers trained with USG support. Pilot Component: Launch education Management Organization (EMO) System

4.3.1b. Number of USG assisted CSOs 104 6 6 4.1.2 working to improve education quality -- Annually and access *95 Schools *23 Schools *23 Schools

3 Target modified. It is 225. 4 Target modified from number of CSOs to the number of construction schools. *According to modification it is; “90% of 106 completed construction schools contracted out to EMOs)

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C. STATUS OF ACTIVITIES AS PER COMPONENT Component I: Increase Communities’ Involvement in GOS Reform of Consolidation, Merging, and Upgrading Schools Mapping and Ground Assessment for the Consolidation and Merging of Schools in CMP targeted schools

In continuation of CMP’s efforts to mobilize communities and increase community involvement, CMP conducted seven meetings with SMC general bodies and communities in Dadu, Kamber Shahdadkot and Karachi. The purpose of the meetings was to explain the salient features of school consolidation, along with merging and upgrading reforms, to initiate dialogue for further clarity, and to check the feasibility of implementing the consolidation policy. From these interactive sessions with school staff and community members, SMC members understood 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 assessments, mapping, and collecting SMCs' resolutions and other documents for evidence. In addition, CMP also defined school level tasks pertaining to the school consolidation process. Besides mapping and coordination, CMP also conducted 31 sessions and provided support to school staff and SMCs in Dadu, Jacobabad, Karachi, Kashmore, Larkana, and Sukkur districts to ensure that everyone understood and endorsed the implementation of this reform. This technical assistance included, helping Taluka Education Officers (TEOs) and District Education Officers (DEOs) in preparing feasibility reports/proposals for schools where consolidation is possible per GOS policy. These feasibility reports, proposals, SMC resolutions, and other documents of 31 schools were submitted to the Director, SELD in order to issue notifications for consolidated schools. Orientation of DEOs, TEOs, and Supervisors on GOS policy of consolidation, merging and upgrading of schools

To ensure that district, taluka and school level education officials fully understand the effective implementation of GOS school consolidation, merging, and upgradation reform, CMP organized two district level orientation workshops in Dadu and Jacobabad districts. A total of 75 participants (55 male 20 female) attended these workshops, which included the Director of Education - Elementary, Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools, DEOs, Deputy DEOs (primary and secondary), TEOs, and concerned Head Teachers of SBEP construction schools. In Jacobabad district, Dr. Suharab Khan Sarki, Member of the Provincial Figure 1: District Education Officials sharing their Assembly (MPA) of Sindh, also participated in the views during Orientation Workshop on School Consolidation, Merging and Upgrading at workshop and expressed his views regarding the Jacobabad District. assistance of USAID. He appreciated CMP’s efforts in raising the awareness of the local community on the importance of girls’ education. He assured every possible support in meeting the objectives of SBEP program in district Jacobabad.

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During these workshops, participants discussed the “We are thankful to USAID and challenges faced in implementing these reforms. These Government of Sindh for their included: vision of uplifting educational  Surrendering the Sindh Education Management standards in remote areas of Sindh” Information System (SEMIS) Code of merged Dr. Suharab Khan Sarki, Member of schools; Provincial Assembly Sindh - Orientation  Following one master roll (staff attendance Workshop on School Consolidation, register) after merging; Merging and Upgrading at Jacobabad District  Allocated SMC funds in one account; and

 Delays in issuing the notification from the Directorate.

CMP district teams assured their assistance to DEOs in the preparation and submission of school- specific feasibility proposals to SELD, as well as the community during the implementation process. Furthermore, participants also reviewed previous workshops’ action points, suggested possible solutions for the implementation of the reform policy, and proposed a list of potential schools that must be included in the upcoming round of consolidation. Develop/Update, Implement, and Track SMPs

CMP conducted meetings and provided technical assistance to SMCs, sub-committees, and community members in developing and updating SMPs. While communities engaged in this activity, CMP observed that there are many activities, such as identifying and prioritizing school needs, planning activities, organizing SMC general body meetings, school days, winter and summer camps, and international and national days that contribute to increased enrollment and retention. CMP acknowledges that a SMP is a living document, which is developed once during the life of the project and reviewed and updated every year. In addition to assisting communities update 11 plans, CMP also held meetings with 11 communities to track the implementation of activities scheduled under their respective SMPs. District wise details of new and updated SMPs

District Total SMPs updated Dadu 2 Kamber Shahdadkot 7 Karachi 2 Total 11

Opening and Hand-over Ceremonies of USAID-funded SBEP Newly Constructed Schools

CMP, in collaboration with Program Management and Implementation Unit (PMIU), organized opening and hand-over ceremonies of USAID-funded newly constructed SBEP schools. During the reporting period, CMP successfully organized eight opening ceremonies (five in Sukkur, two in Larkana, and one in Dadu district). These events attracted the participation of 2,598 people (1,966 male 632 female), including leading political figures, members of national and provincial assemblies, educationists, Government Education Department Officials, EMOs, civil society organizations (CSOs) representatives, media members, teachers, community members, parents, and students. Each ceremony highlighted the joint efforts of multiple stakeholders, which enabled thousands of students

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to continue their education in high quality learning environments. These ceremonies were chaired by district administration officials (Deputy Commissioner and Additional Deputy Commissioner), Members of Provincial Assemblies (MPAs), Members of National Assemblies (MNAs), and educationists. District wise Details of Participants of School Opening and Hand-over Ceremonies District Number of Male Female Total Schools Opening Participants Participants Participants Ceremonies Dadu 1 201 71 272 Larkana 2 333 188 521 Sukkur 5 1,633 444 2,077 Total 8 2,167 703 2,870

During one of those events, inaugurated by seasoned politician, former leader of the opposition and current MNA, Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah, expressed his views the text box below. During the events, PMIU facilitated the school hand-over process from contractor to district Education Department and further to selected EMOs. During these events “I am very much impressed to see students also expressed their excitement and inspiration performance of Students on the for studying in new well-equipped school buildings. stage and also emphasis on girls’ education, he said that we can’t During the school opening ceremonies, SBEP partners set open new schools in every village up stalls and displayed information about their programs. but we can promote girls Thereafter, CMP conducted school-based activities to education by educating women sensitize parents and communities and to familiarize them because the lap of mother is the with the new buildings and their facilities. CMP also basic education place.” conducted sessions on health, nutrition, and hygiene best practices with students and parents. Halcrow Pakistan also Former leader of opposition and conducted a session with school staff and SMCs to provide current MNA Sayed Khursheed guidelines for school infrastructure repairs and Ahmed Shah during opening maintenance, and the complaint management system on the ceremony of Government High day physical assets from PMIU were verified. School Hussain Kalwar, Sukkur. At each event, PMIU also oversaw the hand-over process from the contractor to District Education Department and selected EMOs. Students expressed their excitement to see new well-equipped school buildings. They shared that these schools provide an ideal space for them to learn and grow in a conducive and safe environment. They were so inspired by the quality of infrastructure and eager to study in these new schools.

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Figure 2: Collage of pictures from Opening and Handing over Ceremonies of Schools in Dadu, Larkana and Sukkur Districts

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Component II: Improve Community and District Administration Coordination for Increased Girls Enrollment Data Collection on new enrollment and review with baseline enrollment trends

From the beginning of the program, CMP has focused on increasing enrollment and retention of girls in schools through its interventions. CMP has been an effective interface between the communities, school management and district government for achieving the targets of enrollment in program focused schools through numerous community engagement interventions. CMP collected data of new and re-enrolled students from targeted schools in all CMP targeted districts for the 2018-2019 academic year. The data collection reflected the effectiveness of community mobilization efforts. This process also shows how much interest and efforts are invested by parents in sending their children to school. CMP also collected aggregated student enrollment and attendance data from CMP targeted schools for 2018-2019 academic session. Improve Visibility of CMP Targeted Schools

CMP is making continuous efforts to encourage communities to improve enrollment, retention and quality of learning, and in order to amplify that change and enhance visibility of the program. In this regard CMP displayed communication materials (SMPs, SIPs, nutritional status of screened children, list of subcommittee members, and other relevant materials) in 121 schools of CMP targeted districts. Displayed materials included the details of interventions carried out in the schools as well as their impact. CMP provided/displayed SIP and SMP boards, notice board, small grants board, posters of health and hygiene messages and SMC executive committee board. Develop/Update and Track Implementation of School Improvement Plans

The School Improvement Plan (SIP) is an essential document which helps school administration, SMC and other concerned stakeholders in identifying, prioritizing and planning school improvement needs. SIP also allows stakeholders to develop a roadmap to explore and allocate resources to make necessary improvements in schools. During the reporting period, CMP continued its technical assistance and support to SMC and its sub-committees in updating 11 SIPs in CMP targeted schools. As mentioned above, this is a key document that keeps SMCs and sub-committees active and motivated. There are series of activities outlined in the SIP, that committees have planned for entire academic year. In order to monitor the implementation status, CMP held 28 follow up meetings with the sub-committees in Kamber-Shahdadkot, Kashmore and Sukkur districts. CMP, with the help of SMC members, critically reviewed SIPs, marked completed and pending activities, and identified

Total SIPs updated

3.5 3 3 2.5 2 2 2 2 1.5 1 1 1 0.5 0 Dadu Kamber Kashmore Khairpur Larkana Sukkur Shahdadkot

Total SIPs updated

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achievements, challenges and opportunities. Besides developing and updating SIPs, CMP tracked the implementation of 28 SIPs in all districts. Implementation and Completion of Small Grants

Small grants are one of the most effective CMP interventions which has brought vivid positive change in the neighboring schools and facilitated increased enrollment, retention and quality education. CMP focused on proper implementation, progress verification and completion of existing grants. As a result, a total of 66 SMCs completed the grants and conducted the close out. These 66 schools made the following improvements, utilizing the small grants.

Grants Completed

4 4 12

15 11

9 8 3

Dadu Jacobabad Kamber–Shahdadkot Karachi Kashmore Khairpur Larkana Sukkur

 39 schools were equipped with solar items, i.e.; panel and fans, thus protecting students from scorching heat in summer season.  16 schools repaired toilets and drainage lines.  53 schools purchased furniture for students and teachers and one school repaired existing furniture  12 school carried out other minor infrastructure repair work, including; painting buildings, repairing class rooms/veranda, broken doors, and windows.  22 schools improved access to water and sanitation by repairing and performing maintenance on sewerage, fixtures, water pipelines and installing overhead tanks.  16 schools used a portion of their grants to repair main gates and boundary walls and ground leveling in order to facilitate easy access to buildings  Two schools expanded seating capacity of students by repairing damaged shelters.  Six schools invested part of the amount in improving electric features (fixture, fans, and lights) in class rooms for a more conducive learning environment.  10 schools purchased learning and recreation materials, such as sports kit, library books, swings for children, and other supplies.

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Organize Taleemi Mela for students

Over the course of its 5 years of implementation, CMP has observed that meaningful engagement of students, parents and community members, particularly in extracurricular activities, bring promising results in children’s physical and cognitive development. Therefore, an effective schooling system inculcates 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. Hence by organizing the Taleemi Mela in CMP targeted schools the program aims to promote modern education in schools by engaging schools, communities/parents, and SMCs. By capitalizing on the learning and recognition earned from Intel Pakistan’s science fairs, CMP, in collaboration with SMCs and school administration, organized school level Taleemi Melas (Education Fairs) in Jacobabad and Kamber Shahdadkot districts. The intention of these Melas was to allow students and teachers an opportunity to enhance their thematic knowledge and also illustrate to parents how schools can be a space for children to develop their personalities. During these Taleemi Melas, schools set up different subject-based stalls, including science, social studies, biology, physics, handicrafts, drawing, and arts and crafts, where different models were showcased. All visitors seemed interested and received briefings from students.

Figure 3: Children Displayed their Educational Models during Taleemi Mela in Kamber-Shahdadkot District Furthermore, students were also engaged in various activities, such as debate competition, dance, singing, quiz, theatre, and role plays on the importance of education and challenges faced by girls in getting an education. The performing children received recognition and cash prizes for their outstanding achievements. Overall activity was well received by school management, community members, district administration, parents, students, and the education department. While sharing their feedback, community members mentioned that, “it was an innovative idea of CMP to engage students and the community for the enhancement of education and to strengthen the community's trust for the public education system”. A total of 1,092 participants (694 male, 398 female) attended the Taleemi Mela events. Inter/Intra SMC exchange visits

SMC exchange visits are a CMP initiative aimed at promoting community to community knowledge sharing by organizing intra-community visits, generally between construction schools and non- construction school. The major objectives of these exchange visits were to allow SMCs to enhance their understanding of the role of Education Management Organization (EMO) and their impact on school management and to promote cross-community learning through exchange of their experiences with each other.

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During this quarter, CMP organized three exchange visits where selected SMCs from two towns in Karachi visited SMCs of construction schools of Khairpur and Sukkur districts where they observed how EMOs have undertaken steps to improve the functioning of schools, including organizing various school-related events. They also discussed the impact of EMOs on improving teaching and learning activities, student enrollment, parental involvement and community acceptance of EMOs.

Figure 4: SMC Members from Karachi are Exchanging Knowledge during SMC Community Exchange Visit to Sukkur. In district Larkana, CMP organized an intra-district exchange visit between neighboring schools. During the exchange visit SMC and community members interacted with SMCs of the guest schools to learn what steps they have undertaken to improve school functions, such as organizing various school-based activities, implementing school improvement activities, and carrying out initiatives to increase student enrollment and retention. Host communities shared their key accomplishments, major challenges and strategies for overcoming obstacles. During this exchange visit, visiting communities prepared a learning sheet and jotted down suggestions for means by which they could implement new approaches in their schools upon their return. This process allowed 104 members (67 male, 37 female) of both communities to learn from each other while improving self-confidence. 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 engaged in sub-committees restructuring process in four school and restructured the School Sudhar (School Improvement) and Mali Sahaita (Resource and grants generation) committees in Dadu district. After restructuring, these committees are expected to work for increased female participation in decision making bodies, such as SMC executive bodies and sub-committees from community. The restructured sub-committees are also expected to raise awareness of communities regarding

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importance of education as well as ensure to provide community input in the development of School Improvement Plans and Social Mobilization Plans. One of the roles of these committees is identifying the most immediate needs of the schools especially female students’ needs that will contribute to increase 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 trainings. SMC Executive and General Body Meetings

The CMP social mobilization strategy emphasizes capacity building of local communities in school- based education reform so they can engage with local schools. This interaction of SMCs, schools and community members fosters increased enrollment and ensures that the school learning environment and basic facilities are sufficient and conducive to learning. The strategy also stresses the capacity building of SMCs sub-committee members so that they can effectively participate in school-based activities. During the reporting period, CMP held 99 follow up meetings with 1,347 members (997 male, 350 female) of SMC executive committee and general body on various issues including the. development and implementation of SMPs and SIPs, enrollment and attendance of students, improving the visibility of school, planning for CMP activities both at cluster and schools levels, record keeping of SMC etc. The main objective of these SMC meetings was to keep SMCs active and on track to review and plan the school-based activities in better and more meaningful ways and ensure the participation of all stakeholders. Distribution of GIK Kits

CMP has received school kit and hygiene kits as Gifts in Kind (GIK) from Lutheran World Relief. In the reporting quarter CMP distributed school kits and hygiene kits to 28,766 students (16,486 boys, 12,280 girls) of grade I – IV in 80 CMP targeted schools in Dadu, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Karachi, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Khairpur, Larkana, and Sukkur districts.

Figure 5: Children Receiving their Gifts in Kind (GIK) Kits at Karachi.

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Below is the town wise status of distribution. District No of Boys Girls Total S.No Schools

1 Dadu 6 2,390 1,259 3,649

2 Jacobabad 7 2,051 1,398 3,449

3 Karachi 11 1,376 2,252 3,628

4 Khairpur 11 2,419 1,087 3,506

5 Kamber 15 Shahdadkot 1,138 2,532 3,670

6 Kashmore 6 2,914 682 3,596

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

Education Department Officials Baluchistan field visit SBEP/ EMO School at Sukkur

CMP’s work serves as an example for stakeholders from other provinces to learn from best practices. To this end, CMP hosted a combined delegation including officials of Baluchistan Education Department and USAID-funded Pakistan Reading Project who visited the Government High School (GHS) Arain Sukkur. The purpose of the visit was for the delegation to learn about Education Management Organization (EMO) and its impact on public schools. CMP facilitated the school visit where students and school administration welcomed the participants and the EMO presented the delegation with a traditional souvenir “Ajarak” as token of respect. After a detailed visit to the school including classroom observations, the delegation conducted a meeting with SMC members, the head teacher and Charter for Compassion (CFC) team. The visitors had a detailed discussion with SMC members about their role in school management, increasing enrollment, coordination with CFC, monitoring students’ learning outcome and overcoming student absenteeism and especially participation of females in SMC and other school level events. The Baluchistan Education Department delegation also sought reflection from the CFC on the success factors as well as the areas in need improvement, such as: shortage of staff especially teachers, capacity building of teaching staff and EMO’s acceptance in the schools. The

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CFC team shared their learnings and strategies for overcoming these issues. The delegation appreciated and thanked students, teachers, SMC and CFC for their time and hospitality.

COR CMP visit in district Jacobabad and Dadu

During this reporting period, CMP facilitated the visit of Mr. Lila Ram, COR, Sindh Community Mobilization Program - USAID to Dadu and Jacobabad districts. He visited SBEP construction as well as non-construction schools along with a Halcrow Pakistan team member, construction contractors, SMC members and community stakeholders of the respective villages. During these visits, school administration, SMC, community members, 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.

Figure 6: Sindh Community Mobilization Program, COR Mr. Lila Ram Observing Classroom during Visit to CMP Targeted School in Jacobabad District.

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Component III: Improve Child Nutrition in Selected Communities and Government Schools through Research that Informs Innovation and Good Practices Nutrition Screening Round III for Children Aged 5-10 Years

Anthropometry screening is very pertinent tool in determining nutritional status and identifying potential wasting, stunting, and obesity to prevent cognitive deficits, irreversible damage and poor health. Therefore, in the reporting quarter, CMP screened/rescreened 19,850 students aged 5 – 10 years (10,732 boys, 9,118 girls) in 172 schools with the support of head teachers, teachers, school administration, SMC executive committees, and SHNCs. The screening was aimed to identify early stages of malnutrition of children and to recommend proper treatment through by referring malnourished children to neighboring basic health facilities.

Awareness Session on Health and Hygiene, DRR, Water and Sanitation

Under the component III, one of the key activities Nutrition Screening of Children Age 5-10 years Screened / Screened / District Host School Rescreened Boys Rescreened Girls Total Dadu 18 913 707 1,620 Jacobabad 18 1,526 1,143 2,669 Kamber 21 771 1,450 2,221 Shahdadkot Karachi 14 369 661 1,030 Kashmore 28 1,984 1,140 3,124 Khairpur 35 2,230 1,359 3,589 Figure 7: CMP Nutrition Associate Displaying Larkana 18 1,215 Poster Carrying765 Key Message during Health1,980 and Sukkur 20 1,729 Hygiene1,906 Awareness Raising Session3,635 Total 172 10,732 9,118 19,850 carried out during this reporting quarter was health and hygiene awareness raising sessions. CMP conducted 18 awareness raising sessions on health, nutrition, and hygiene, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Water and Sanitation with 567 community members (69 male, 498 female) in Karachi, Kashmore, Khairpur, Larkana and Sukkur districts. The major purpose of these sessions was to educate the communities on adopting good hygiene practices and improving their nutritional status through locally available food. Through this behavior change intervention, CMP aims to achieve following objectives:

 Increase communities’ knowledge on essential nutrition requirements for growth of their children.  Inform communities about the importance of the three food groups and 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  How to deal with disaster situation at school and/or community level.

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While inculcating the health and hygiene related knowledge, CMP emphasized on following key messages:

 A healthy diet helps us to grow well and protects from illnesses.  Healthy food is not expensive; it is possible for everyone to eat healthy. We have to be sensible with what we eat.  Vitamins and minerals help the body stay healthy and function properly.  Staying clean is important but in addition hygiene is essential for protection from germs,  Personal hygiene means keeping clothes and the whole body clean.  The basic concept of DRR, accessing hazards and taking safety precautions can keep communities safe.  The basic concept of WATSAN, the effects of using of contaminated water and improper sanitation.  Water treatment (e.g. boiling and chemical use and proper disposal of waste) can keep humans healthy. As a result of these sessions, participants learned the essential nutritional requirements for the growth of their children. In addition to that they also acquired basic knowledge regarding WATSAN and DRR. In addition, they also learned about the harmful impacts of improper sanitation and use of contaminated water. Health Corner Re-Established and Functional

During the reporting period CMP assisted SMCs and SHNCs to reestablish 63 health corners in Dadu, Karachi, Kashmore, Larkana, and Sukkur districts by providing screening equipment, displaying health, nutrition and hygiene posters. During this process, CMP also disseminated nutrition status information of screened children. It’s worth highlighting that the posters displaying key messages will foster the knowledge about health, balanced diet, nutrition and personal, domestic and environmental hygiene. It is expected that these health corners will be managed and maintained by SHNCs and SMCs.

Figure 8: Health Screening Corner Established in GHS Tando Mir Ali, Khairpur District

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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

CMP, in collaboration with PPP-Node-SELD, conducted a briefing session for officials of School Education Department, Baluchistan. The briefing session was focused on “EMO Model of SBEP Schools” The delegation was led by Additional Secretary-Education, Government of Baluchistan along with team of senior officials. The meeting was held at CMP, Office Karachi. The delegation was then provided opportunity to visit schools operated by EMOs and meet local communities and local stakeholders to understand the EMO model and its modalities at the ground level. In addition, CMP provided technical assistance to the Non-Formal Education Directorate in mapping of private sector partners in the NFE sphere and also in the area of teachers’ capacity building. CMP continued to provide technical support to supplement GOS on EMO reforms. In this regard, CMP participated and provided its input in the second civil society dialogue, organized by SELD- GOS, to develop the Sindh Education Sector Road Map. The dialogue was chaired by Minister for Education GOS, and other participants included; Leader of Opposition, Sindh Assembly, Secretary – SELD, GOS and parliamentarians. Figure 9: CMP and PPP Node during EMOs Lesson Learnt Workshop at SELD Karachi. CMP also participated and provided input in a meeting of Local Education Group (LEG) at RSU-SELD. The purpose of meeting was to review the progress of Sindh Education Sector Plan 2014-18 and identify areas of collaboration with Global Partnership for Education (GBE) in future strategic plans of Sindh province. The areas of collaboration included: Strengthening Communities and Education Department Coordination, increase enrollment and retention, and capacity building of SMCs. In addition to that, CMP attended a workshop, organized by British Council Pakistan, on teachers’ professional development and quality in the classroom. CMP participated in a “Launching Ceremony of PPP between GOS and Durbeen EMO for Teacher Training Institute (TTI) for outsourcing the management of Government Elementary College, Hussainabad" held on 6th March 2019 in Karachi. Chief Minister- Sindh honored the ceremony along with Minister for education and Literacy Department, Secretary-SELD and other stakeholders. CMP also attended the launching ceremony of “Study on Early Grade Reading Innovations for Quality Education: Prospects for Scaling-Up”. This research study was commissioned by the USAID funded Sindh Capacity Development Project (SCDP) under Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP) to study the reading interventions of USAID funded Sindh Reading Program (SRP) focusing on improving early grade reading skills of grade I and II students of government schools in SBEP targeted districts of Sindh. Organize Consultative Sessions/Workshops/Dialogues/on EMOs Reforms

CMP, in coordination with PPP (Unit) of Finance Department, convened a session in respect to Project Support Fund (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 RFPs#3 and #4. CMP also assisted in exploring options for the inclusion of RFP#5 in PSF. There was also discussion about converting ESCROW account from Viable Grant Fund (VGF) to PSF mode for RFP#2 and #3.

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CMP assisted PPP-Node-SELD-GOS in organizing a consultative session on “Lessons learnt on EMO reform model”. The session was attended by 20 participants (15 male, 5 female) including all existing EMOs along with their IEs and IAs representatives at the office of "Director General Research and Training Wing, Planning and Development” in Karachi. The purpose of this session was to conduct a dialogue among EMO stakeholders about the lessons learnt and way forward for EMO managed schools. The participants included PPP Node – SELD, GOS representative, PPP Unit (Finance), GOS, EMOs, IEs (AASA, TRC, and KASBIT), IAs (Deloitte, AF Ferguson), CMP, Researcher from Delaware State University, USA and DG - P&D, GOS. Subsequently CMP provided assistance to PPP Node for conducting the study on EMOs. In this regard, CMP facilitated field visit of PPP Node SELD – GOS, and the research fellow from Delaware State University to EMO Schools GHS Abad Lakha and GHS Numaish Colony in Sukkur district. This is where the team met with school staff, community members, students and other Figure 10: CMP PPP Team along with Director stakeholders. PPP Node during Field Visit to EMO School Sukkur The following lessons were learned during the meeting and way forward actions were decided, including:

 It was revealed that the EMOs had conceived of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the Concession Agreements differently while the explanation about some of the KPIs were different from Independent Experts, causing differences in the reporting and evaluation process. In turn, CMP reviewed the KPIs for further elaboration, to which the participants agreed. It was also decided that an orientation session on KPIs, and the reporting and evaluation mechanism should be conducted for all EMOs, IEs, and IAs.  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 frequently use District Support Team (DST) forums to resolve their day to day problems.

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

CMP provided technical support to PPP-Node in developing the expenditure estimation for EMO schools under initial three RFPs. These estimations were then submitted to GOS Finance Department by GOS School Education and Literacy Department for release of next tranche of funds, which were then released on time. CMP also provided technical assistance for resolving the budget re- appropriation issues of EMOs (SRSO and IRC) in pursuance of Concession Agreement. The same issues were resolved by issuing the formal orders by the authority i.e. Secretary-SELD. CMP team supported EMOs (SRSO and IRC) for enhancing their comprehension/understanding about the budget re-appropriation process as stipulated in the Concession Agreement. Provide Support to Outsourced Schools, GOS and Contracted EMOs for Ground Level Implementation of EMO Reforms

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CMP provided technical assistance to PPP-Node-SELD-GOS in organizing a session on the request of EMO (CFC) for a discussion on the issues faced by EMO at the school level and the way forward. The meeting was convened in the office of IE (AASA) wherein queries of IE and EMO were addressed by CMP and PPP-Node-SELD. In addition, CMP provided technical assistance to PPP-Node-SELD and arranged a meeting with PPP- unit (Finance) for conducting technical and financial evaluations of proposals of IEs and IAs submitted by two EMOs (TCF and SIBA) for RFP#4 Schools. Outsource School Management including Community Mobilization Efforts to NGOs and Private Sector Partners

CMP along with Director PPP-Node-SELD-GOS conducted meetings with Secretary-SELD-GOS at his office for a briefing on the progress update for Launching RFP#5 district packages; the meeting was chaired by Secretary-SELD. After finalizing the group of schools for RFP#5 district packages, the CMP team assisted PPP-Node (SELD) Government of Sindh (GOS), in initiating the process for launching RFP#5. CMP provided all required support to SELD-GOS including but not limited to: online mapping of potential schools as per criteria, preparing a district specific list of priority schools (25 SBEP construction schools and 46 group schools), drafting a working paper, drafting an invitation for Bid document along with a district wise list of SBEP and group-of schools having all relevant data on it, and drafting a copy of advertisement and other required documents for RFP#5. Provide Technical Support to GOS/PPP Node in Procurement Process and implementation of EMO reform

GOS outsourced 20 state-of-the-art schools to Sukkur IBA and The Citizens Foundation with the support of USAID under Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP) CMP, in collaboration with USAID, PMIU and SELD, organized Concession Agreements Signing Ceremony between School Education & Literacy Department (SELD), Government of Sindh (GOS) and Education Management Organizations (EMOs) at the Chief Minister Sindh’s House, Karachi on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. The signing Ceremony kicked-off the implementation of GOS policy reform of EMOs in the next batch of state-of-the-art schools reconstructed with the support of USAID under the USD 159.2 million Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP). Under the EMO reform, the GOS is entering into partnerships with credible organizations from the private sector to manage and improve the functioning of public schools under the Sindh Public Private Partnership Act 2010.

Figure 11: Concession Agreement Signing Ceremony and Group Picture at Chief Minister Sindh House.

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USAID Deputy Mission Director for Sindh and Baluchistan, John Smith-Sreen, along with Chief Minister Sindh Province Syed Murad Ali Shah, Minister for Education, Syed Sardar Ali Shah and Chief Secretary Sindh, Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah witnessed the signing ceremony of concession agreements between GOS and EMOs to manage USAID funded 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. On this occasion, Secretary SELD, Qazi Shahid Pervaiz and the two selected EMOs, Sukkur Institute of Business Administration (IBA) University and The Citizens Foundation (TCF) inked the agreements to manage these schools for a period of 10 years. SELD outsourced 9 construction schools and 17 high priority schools to Sukkur IBA University under district packages Sukkur and Larkana, while TCF outsourced 11 newly constructed schools and 8 high priority schools under district packages Dadu and Kamber-Shahdadkot. Having fourth concession agreement signed, the management of cumulative 43 schools outsourced to selected EMOs under RFP# 1 – 4. A total of 23,609 students (16,979 Boys and 6,630 Girls) are enrolled in these 43 schools. School wise details are attached in Annex VI. After signing of CAs between SELD-GOS and EMOs, CMP team provided technical and legal assistance to PPP Node-SELD-GOS in fulfillment of the compliance of condition precedents (CPs) by the parties i.e. authority and EMOs. Also, CMP team supported the compliance of rule 50 of Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010, for the procurement of SBEP- EMO Schools under RFP #4 schools. CMP also assisted PPP Node and PMIU in issuing the notifications for handing over of SBEP schools under RFP#4. SELD issued notification under which 20 USAID-SBEP new construction schools and 25 group schools were handed over to two EMOs i.e. Sukkur IBA and The Citizens Foundation in March and April 2019. CMP team provided technical assistance to PPP-Node-SELD and PMIU during an orientation session with District Officers (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) for the process of handing-over RFP#4 Schools. Engagements with Private Sector for Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) Existing Partners Follow-up

During the reporting period, CMP continued its efforts to harness private sector partnership support for SBEP-targeted schools. These efforts included follow-up with already signed partners of SBEP including Rotary International, Pfizer, Engro, and Microsoft. CMP vigorously followed up with Reckitt Benckiser for concluding the draft of MOU for signing. The response came but requires more discussion on MOU finalization from Reckitt Benckiser. Microsoft was also followed-up to host ICT training in Sukkur. The training dates are awaited from Microsoft. A detailed meeting was held with Engro Foundation Director to discuss Engro Corporation signed MOU for implementation. The dialogue is in process. CMP participated in Rotary International PPP/CSR Summit on 26 January at Marriott Hotel Karachi where prominent Rotarians and corporate sector community, government officials, PPP Node of SELD, NGOs/civil society, and CSR activists in the presence of media discussed and provoked CSR support for various community and public oriented initiatives. CMP recognized Rotary Contributions made to SBEP focused public schools in the summit. CMP also conducted follow up with Rotary International regarding the second phase concept note submitted for seeking their support in SBEP schools. New/Potential PPP/CSR Partners Search

CMP also followed-up on newly pitched proposals for PPP/CSR support. This includes Jazz [Mobilink], Philips Lighting Foundation and a discussion with Nestle. A meeting was held with Nestle Corporate Manager to discuss Nestle Healthy Kids Program (NHK) during his visit to Karachi. The response was positive. A meeting was held with UNWOMEN, also to discuss possibilities of support for female

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students and teachers under some collective activity. Another new CSR potential contact is Habib Bank Limited; they have some provision of CSR contribution. To qualify for an HBL grant, it is essential to have one local non-profit as a partner. Therefore, CMP has reached out to a newly selected EMO, The Citizen Foundation, to become a partner and to submit a standard application package to HBL. A follow-up was also made on duly submitted phase –II, a new partnership request to Rotary International to collaborate to support SBEP-targeted schools under new support options proposed to Rotary. Community Contributions-Philanthropy & Recognition Events

CMP continued to integrate the process of local resource generation for SBEP schools through in- kind support and local contributions’ events hosting at the community and school levels in order to drive resource mobilization and to ensure sustainability and long-term stewardship of SBEP interventions. During the reporting quarter, CMP organized seven local resource generation events in Karachi, Kashmore, and Larkana districts with 219 community members (45 male, 174 female) and tracked local contributions and encouraged local stakeholders by acknowledging their support at recognition events. Cluster Based Events to Recognize Local Contribution

In order to appreciate the contribution of local philanthropists in CMP target schools, CMP organized one cluster-based community recognition event at Government Boys High School Gagri, Khairpur. A huge number of participants such as SMC members, parents, teachers, local contributors and guests from GBPS Kotpull and GBPS Jhalooji attended the event. The objective of the event was to recognize local contributions and to provide appreciation certificates to local contributors for their support to the schools. This local resource generation contributed to Figure 12: Local Philanthropists are displaying their Certificates during Community enhancing conducive learning environments in schools Recognition Event at Khairpur District through improved infrastructure facilities and utilities provided at schools. CMP Participated in 8th International CSR Summit & Awards Sindh Community Mobilization Program (CMP) participated in the 8th Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Summit and Awards 2019 held in Karachi by submitting its candidacy in one of the award categories i.e. ‘fund raising and philanthropic initiative’. The CSR Summit and Awards were managed by ‘The Professionals Network’ and Ethical Business Update Figure 13: Acting COP CMP Receiving Award (an online magazine). The awards competition included during Annual CSR Summit 2019 at Karachi. robust scrutiny and a selection process. Given CMP’s impressive work and implementation of activities through contribution in CSR, the panel of judges unanimously decided to give CMP the 8th International Corporate Social Responsibility Award for the category of "Fundraising/Philanthropic Initiative". This award is the first and only CSR Award of Pakistan Registration with Intellectual Property Organization (IPO). The decision of the judging panel was subsequently ratified by the executive board of The Professionals Network (TPN)

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and Ethical Business Update, and it was presented to Blumont/CMP in a graceful 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 CSR Summit & Awards Event. Commissioner of Karachi was the chief guest for opening ceremony while the closing ceremony was graced by the President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The program included various panel discussions and CSR presentation segments. Several renowned NGOs and programs presented their work at various stalls at the summit. 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, CMP fact sheet and success stories were distributed among event participants. Many visitors took Figure 14: CMP Stall at Annual CSR Summit keen interest in knowing CMP program activities. 2019

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D. STATUS OF ACTIVITIES AS PER CROSS CUTTING THEMES Gender Mainstreaming Orientation of DEOs and TEOs on Gender Mainstreaming

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 two district level workshops in Dadu and Jacobabad to provide orientation to district, Taluka and school level officers about gender integration concepts. The workshop was linked with a school consolidation, merging and upgrading workshop, for 75 participants (55 male 20 female), including: DEOs, Deputy DEOs, TEOs, and Head Teachers of SBEP construction schools. The purpose of the event 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 basic concepts 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 Plan5 document. Celebration of International Women’s Day

March 8 marks the International Women’s Day where individuals and organizations around the world appreciate, acknowledge and award the efforts of women for their contribution in societal development. Therefore, realizing the importance of IWD and women’s contribution in our program, CMP in collaboration with communities, also celebrated International Women’s Day to appreciate and acknowledge the efforts of female champions of change in CMP staff and communities. Figure 15: COP, Presenting Flowers to CMP Along with IWD celebration at CMP office, CMP Female Staff on the Occassion of International also organized events in two communities and Women's Day gathered the total participation of 764 (18 male, 746 female) in these events. The main objective of celebrating IWD was to highlight women’s role and contribution in education development in CMP targeted schools. In addition, CMP team also acknowledged the efforts of their female colleagues by celebrating a humble IWD event. During these events women participants were excited to see their children and students’ paying them tribute through tableaus, speeches, skits and role plays. Some women talked about the lack of facilities, social/cultural hurdles, and limitation related to girls’ education while the majority of females also highlighted the importance of education. Community Dialogue to Address the Girl Dropouts

CMP continued to stress the importance of girls’ education. To this end, the program organized 19 community dialogues in Dadu, Jacobabad, Karachi, Kashmore, Khairpur, Larkana, and Sukkur Districts with 618 participants (83 male, 535 female) parents, especially mothers, to discuss the causes and effects of girls leaving school early. The facilitator emphasized that education is a basic right of every child; therefore, girls must be enrolled in school to continue their education. Some of the parents

5 Sindh Education Sector Plan is a comprehensive document of Government of Sindh for strategic and implementation purpose. This document also contain a detailed chapter regarding implementation of gender as cross cutting theme.

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accept it as irresponsible on their part, while some also considered poverty a limiting factor in continuing their girls’ education. According to a few participants, in addition to poverty, a lack of proper security measures and basic facilities in schools are major hindrances in girls’ education. These sessions increased parents’ motivation to re-enroll their girls, and they requested that CMP and SELD provide basic facilities. Session with Women on Rights, Communication, and Participation Skills

To provide basic knowledge about women’s rights and to increase the awareness of female SMC sub- committee members about their rights, communication, and leadership skills, CMP organized 25 cluster-based session with 739 participants (53 male, 686 female) on “Rights, Communication and Participation Skills” in Dadu, Jacobabad, Karachi, Kashmore, Khairpur, Larkana and Sukkur districts. The purpose of these sessions was to enhance women’s participation, to raise their confidence in decision making bodies, and to provide essential skills, such as communication and leadership skills, so they can play a vital role in girls’ enrollment, retention, and reduced dropout rates.

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) Sessions CMP briefed the community about potential hazards and collective efforts to avert disaster risks. The program also raised awareness about proper WATSAN and recommended best practices pertaining to improved health and hygiene. Community members also highlighted a lack of safe drinking water in schools as well as at homes; CMP recommended to include such high priority issues in SIPs, so that school administration and SMC executive committees can take the necessary measures to address this problem. CMP also shared roles and responsibilities related to WATSAN and DRR with revised sub- committees and new members who expressed their commitment to comply with outline rules.

Documentation, Outreach and Communication Communication activities serve the purpose of enhancing the visibility of the program and also allow external stakeholders to learn about the effectiveness and impact of the program. In order to pursue this objective, CMP organized some key activities which amplified the success of program.

Content Collection from Field

Based on a request from CMP’s COR, CMP Communications Manager visited Sukkur and Khairpur districts during January and February 2019 to collect photographs, videos and short interviews/reflections of students, teachers, EMOs, SMCs, from all construction schools which have been handed over to the Education Management Organizations (EMOs) and are fully functional/ operational in these two districts. The material is intended to produce different multimedia products, utilized during high level meetings to show Figure 16: Head Teacher of USAID Funded Newly Constructed School Sharing His Views success of the Public Private Partnership initiative under During Communication Content Collection SBEP. The database will also be helpful for Blumont, Visit USAID and SBEP for future communications product development as it is a big resource.

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Media Visit

Media visits to project sites are extremely important, and it gives an opportunity to the independent journalists to produce reports from a neutral perspective. Keeping in mind past successful media trips, CMP arranged a learning tour of national level media outlets. CMP invited at least 25 journalists from mainstream print and electronic media to visit Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP) construction schools to observe the quality of buildings/facilities being provided and efforts being made to improve the quality of education.

The national level journalists visited SBEP/EMO managed schools in district Khairpur and Sukkur. Education beat reporters were invited from Islamabad, since the understanding of national level journalists and quality of content is good and their reports get better airing time slots. The packages/news articles received were utilized by publicizing these on official social media accounts of USAID, SBEP and Blumont as well as on websites. A smaller group of journalists travelled to Karachi to record the interview between Secretary School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh and higher management of USAID; their opinions and message were also included in the news reports to add value and credibility. Government High School Figure 17: Collage of Pictures During Media Visit to CMP Bozdar Wada and Kouro Goth in Khairpur and Sukkur Khairpur and Government Girls High School Arain in Sukkur were visited. The amount of air time we have been able to ensure through this visit is worth the investment. Radio Talk Shows

USAID has an agreement with Radio Pakistan’s FM 101 station where USAID funded projects are provided an opportunity to talk about their achievements and plans. CMP secured two time slots to highlight its work in the field of gender and community mobilization. Advisor Gender and Advisor Community Mobilization participated in these talk shows to discuss International Women’s Day and efforts being made in bringing girls back to school Figure 18: CMP Featured on FM 101 during through community mobilization and enrolment International Women's Day. FM 101 Studio enhancement campaigns. Karachi.

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E. CHALLENGES Challenges Faced During Quarter Steps Taken to Overcome the Challenges

The first and foremost challenge that CMP faced CMP field team and Sr. DMs enhanced their during the implementation for different district engagement with new coming staff and provided and school level activities during the reporting them detailed overview about program’s quarter was the frequent transfers of district progress. level education officials. It creates some issues while implementation program activities because new officer is not fully aware about the scope and methodology of CMP activities. This is more relevant in connection with school consolidation and merging related activities in Kashmore and Larkana district. In some of the districts Government officials are Sr. DM made proactive effort to plan the busy with the tasks assigned by their supervisors, activities in alignment with their schedule, which makes difficult for them to participate in wherever possible, in order to increase CMP’s activities, particularly in Dadu. probability of participation of Government officials. Last but not least, student absenteeism in some In order to cover the absent students for schools during nutrition screening was a big screening, CMP field team conducted multiple challenge for CMP field teams. visits to same schools on different dates. CMP team also sought parents and SMCs support in this regard, so they can ensure children’s presence in school.

F. OPERATIONS  Dr. Fawad Shams COP and Mr. Saqib Chauhan Senior Manager PPP resigned from CMP.  Hired three STTA for supporting HR, Finance and MIS in close out process.  Renewed the employees’ and their dependants’ health insurance policy.  Employment contracts for all staff has been renewed in the result of annual performance appraisal.  Implemented Blumont’s updated policy manual.  Employment contract of follwing staff has been ended with CMP on March 31, 2019. o Gender Mainstreaming Advisor and Community Mobilization Advisor. o Sr. District Managers Khairpur, Kashmore and Kamber-Shahdadkot. o Grants Officer, two M&E Officers and One Data Entry Officer.

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G. PLAN FOR NEXT QUARTER 2019 Activity ACTIVITY Quarter 3 Code Apr May Jun 1. Component One: Increase Communities’ Involvement in the GOS Reform of Merging, Consolidating and Upgrading Schools 1.1 Task A: Stake holder analysis in target districts Mapping and Ground Assessment (GA) for school consolidations and 1.1.1 X X X merging

Provide support to CMP schools in implementation of consolidation 1.1.2 X X X and merging Orientation of DEOs, DOs, TEOs and Supervisors on GOS Policy of 1.1.3 X X X consolidation, merging and upgradation of schools

1.1.4 Organize Groundbreaking ceremonies of reconstruction schools X X X

1.1.5 Inauguration ceremonies of new reconstructed SBEP schools X X X

1.1.6 Opening ceremonies of new reconstructed SBEP schools X X X 1.2 1.2.1 Develop/ Update Social Mobilization Plans (SMPs) X X X 2. Component Two: Improve Community and District Government Coordination for Increased Girls’ Enrollment 2.1 Task A: Diagnose SMCs to assess functionality and girls' access Data Collection on new enrollment and review with baseline 2.1.1 X X enrollment trends

2.1.2 Improve visibility of CMP targeted Schools X X

2.2 Task B: Activate/re-activate SMCs and their activities

2.2.1 Develop/update school improvement plans (SIPs) 2018-19 X X X

2.2.2 Organize Taleemi Mela for students X X X

2.2.3 Community Recognition Days X

2.2.4 Enrollment Campaigns at cluster Level X X X

2.2.5 Inter/intra SMC exchange visits X X X

2.3 Task C: Mobilize active district education governance linked with communities

Joint quarterly planning/review workshops/meetings for SMC and line 2.3.1 X X X departments (Education, Health and Administration) 2.4 Task D: Award small grants to schools (not identified for construction)

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2.4.1 Grants vetting meeting (Round-1 & Round 2)

2.4.2 Grant disbursement and implementation (Round-1 & Round 2) X X

2.4.3 Grants Close Out X X 3. Component Three: Improve Child Nutrition in Selected Communities and Government Schools through Research That Informs Innovation and Good Practice Task C: Design approach and implement activities to improve children's nutrition in targeted 3.2 areas 3.2.1 Sub-Task C.1: Conduct health screening in schools 3.2.1.1 Progress Review Meetings with CMP field teams X X X

3.2.1.2 Annual Nutrition Screenings X X

3.2.1.3 Referral slip for Medical Aid under Referral Mechanism X X

3.2.2 Sub-Task C.2: Provide health and nutrition education

3.2.2.1 Training of SHNCs on Nutrition X X

3.2.3 Sub-Task C.3: Establish safe and supportive environments in schools:

3.2.3.1 Dissemination of Nutrition Posters and Key Messages

3.2.3.2 Identification of Peer Educators among students/teachers X X X

3.2.3.3 Notification of Peer Educators among students/teachers X X X

Provide TA to SELD for inclusion of Nutrition in Curriculum and 3.2.3.4 Textbooks (Provide consultant, support in ToTs on Nutrition Manual 4. Component Four: Education Management Organization (EMO) Pilot 4.1 Task A: Support GOS policy on EMOs

4.1.1 Provide technical assistance to GOS on EMOs reform X X X

Organize Consultative sessions/Workshops/Dialogues/on EMOs 4.1.2 X X X reforms

Organize Consultative Meetings focused on EMOs at 4.1.3 X X X District/UC/Taluka Level Provide technical assistance/support and facilitation to relevant 4.1.4 departments of GOS for budgetary financial allocations in favor of X X X EMOs and SBEP targeted schools Provide Support to Outsourced Schools, GOS and Contracted EMOs 4.1.5 X X X for Ground Level Implementation of EMO Reforms

4.1.6 Lessons Learnt Workshop on EMO Reform Model X X X

Task B - Outsource school management including community mobilization efforts to NGOs and 4.2 private sector partners

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Provide Legal Assistance to GOS in outsourcing public schools to 4.2.1 X X X EMOs

4.2.2 Support SELD in Priority Schools clustering EMOs inclusive of RFP#6 X X X

Roadshow/Pre-bid meetings/consultative sessions on RFP#5/Bid review 4.2.3 X X X sessions for procurement process of EMOs

Provide technical support to GOS/PPP Node in procurement process 4.2.4 X X X and implementation of EMO reform

Solicit in-kind and strategic resource support for targeted schools from 4.2.5 private sector organizations, corporate sector, local businesses, X X X communities and philanthropists, foundations, and NGOs

Task C - Provide assistance to GOS in establishment of PPP node and form Technical and 4.3 Financial Evaluation Committee (TFEC) 4.3.1 Technical and Financial Evaluation Committee (TFEC) Meetings X X X 5. Cross Cutting Activities 5.1 Gender Mainstreaming Orientation of DEOs and TOs on gender mainstreaming integrated 5.1.1 X X X with consolidation workshops (linked with 1.1.3) Session with women on women rights, communication and participation 5.1.2 X X X skills

5.1.3 Community dialogue to address the girl dropouts/retention X X X

Support in Policy reforms for women inclusion in SMCs restructuring, 5.1.4 X X X female teachers, mix schools policy, girls scholar ship

5.1.5 Gender Analysis of each component X X X

Develop and provide guidelines for gender mainstreaming with EMOs 5.1.6 X X X staff on school management 5.2 WATSAN and Disaster Risk Reduction Activities

5.2.1 Awareness Sessions on Health & Hygiene, DRR, Water and Sanitation X X X

6. Communications and Outreach

6.1 Outreach and Awareness Campaigns

6.1.1 Showcase CMP Achievements X X Development and dissemination of key messages for radio campaign for 6.1.2 X X CMP activities Preparation of visibility material for events and workshops 6.1.3 X X X (groundbreaking, inaugurations, handing over ceremonies) 6.1.4 Radio Campaign (USAID) X X X 6.1.5 Giveaways X X X 6.1.6 Booklet on impact of Small Grants X X X

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6.1.7 Produce success stories of beneficiaries X 6.2 Media Activities 6.2.1 Production of video documentaries X X X

6.2.2 High end EMO Video Documentary X X X

6.2.3 Media visit X X X Development of social media content for SBEP and Blumont 6.2.4 X X X Facebook/Twitter 6.3 Program Support

6.3.1 Provide support for Monthly, Quarterly Reports and Annual Report X X X

6.3.2 Info Graphic X X X

6.3.3 Documentation and photography workshop for field team X

Support PMIU, USAID COMMS and Partners in joint communications 6.3.4 X X X activities 7. Monitoring and Evaluation Activities

7.1 Update and implement M&E Plan Update and submit M&E Plan (if SBEP M&E Plan incorporate changes) 7.1.1 X X X (Matrix & Narrative) Implementation of M&E Plan, perform routine monitoring, and related 7.1.2 X X X compliances

Collect, review and submit performance data for MSF indicators on 7.1.3 X X X PAK INFO

7.1.4 Indicators Data Collection, Review and Consolidation X X X 7.1.5 Conduct internal DQA and spot checking of performance data X X X 7.2 Support in Develop, update and implement Project Database Support in the development and implementation of Project databases 7.2.1 X X X and related data analysis and reporting 7.3 Support to SBEP M&E team 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 Program Support 7.4.1 Facilitate for CMP Reporting requirement X X X Support for dissemination of lessons learned/best practices to the 7.4.2 X X X donor, local stakeholders and partner organizations 8. Progress Reporting

8.1 Annual Report 8.2 Quarterly Progress Reports X 8.3 Quarterly Financial Reports X 8.4 Quarterly Accrual Reports X

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8.5 Quarterly Pak Info Reports X 8.6 Monthly updates X X 9. Project Close-Out

Prepare and submit sustainability plan Submission and Approval of Project Close-out Plan Financial Submit Final VAT/GST Report Submit Final Financial Report Submit Final Invoice Outstanding advances, payments, vacations days (reconcile) X X X Human Resources Review staffing decisions – Retention and termination Personnel files – review, archive and secure X X X Letter of separation (termination notice) X X X Certificates of service – distribute X X X Letters of recommendation – distribute X X X Property Management Submission and approval of Disposition Plan (Including inventory

of TFP as well as partners) Implement Disposition Plan X X Submit Final Asset and Inventory Report X Office premises closeout and handing over X Submit Final IT Inventory Report Program Management Begin preparations for Project Final Report, including final outcomes, lessons learned and conclusions to USAID and X X Development Experience Clearinghouse (DEC) Record Keeping Finance, procurement and HR file records and storage of records X X X for at least 3 years) Program Files backup and archiving (for at least 3 years) X X M&E Database (Soft) backup and archiving (for at least 3 years) X X Sub-recipients Send close-out letter formally ending contractual relationship X with IRC / HANDS

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ANNEXURE – I: SUCCESS STORIES

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ANNEXURE II: INDICATOR BASED SUMMARY REPORT SCMP Indicator Table for the 2nd Quarter (January-March 2019)

Cumulative Data Current quarter Total Progress to Reporting Number Performance Indicator LOP Target till Dec 31, 2018 (Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2019) date- March 31, 2019 Frequency 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

Percent of community based social 439 developed and 99% 1.1.1 mobilization plans developed are 80% of 400 439 SMP developed -- implemented Annually implemented (397 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

Number of learners enrolled in 2.1.1 primary, elementary and secondary 120,000 129,1196 -- 129,119 Annually USG assisted schools

Number of out-of-school children 13,636 13,636 newly enrolled or re-enrolled in 2.1.2 10,000 Girls7 -- (13,267 re-enrolled girls Annually education system with USG 7(13,267 re-enrolled and 40,275 new/re- assistance girls and 40,275 enrolled boys)

6 This is total enrollment for LOP, not the incremental for reporting year. 7 CMP’s component II focuses on increasing girls’ enrollment. Under the recent target modification, enrollment target for the Life of Project (LOP) is 10,000 new girls’ enrollment and CMP is responsible and accountable for this target. As of CMP Year V Annual Progress Report, 13,636 new girls have been enrolled in CMP targeted schools. In addition to new enrollment, 13,267 girls were re-enrolled and 40,275 boys were new/re-enrolled, which is an added value due to CMP’s efforts.

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new/re-enrolled boys) Number of PTA or similar “school- 2.1.3 400 447 -- 447 Quarterly governance” structures supported Number of school improvement 2.2.1 plans developed through USG 400 439 -- 439 Quarterly assistance Percent of SMCs having 78% (312 out of 400) 78% (312 out of 400) 2.2.2 implemented at least one item of 80% of 400 -- Annually implemented implemented8 their School Improvement Plan 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 79 3 82 visits (Internal) Number of District Education 2.3.1 100 225 -- 225 Quarterly Officers trained with USG support.

Number of small grants Quarterly 2.4.1 disseminated to SMCs of non- 500 420 -- 420 construction schools (Internal) Component 3: Improve child nutrition in selected communities and government schools through research that informs innovation and good practice

8 As of Mar 31, 2019 the progress against 2.2.2 indicator is 87% of 400. Since the frequency of reporting is annual, so this progress will be reflected in annual report.

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

Percent of trained community 70% of trained 87% (2,649 out of 87% (2,649 out of 3037) members that demonstrate community 3.2.1 3,037) Participants -- Participants increased Annually increased knowledge of hygiene and member increased knowledge knowledge nutrition. 2,500 Number of community members Quarterly 3.2.2 trained to disseminate awareness on community 3,037 -- 3,037 (Internal) nutrition and hygiene members

Number of field team members Quarterly 3.2.3 80 63 -- 639 trained on nutrition and hygiene (Internal) Number of children in targeted 3.2.4 districts reached by USAID 40,000 35,883 -- 35,883 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

9 Under 3.2.3 indicator out of 63 participants 46 are those who have attended two TOTs rest of the participants attended one TOT

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Number of USG assisted CSOs 1010 6 6 4.1.2 working to improve education -- Annually quality and access *95 Schools *23 Schools *23 Schools

10 Target modified from number of CSOs to the number of construction schools. *According to modification it is; “90% of 106 completed construction schools contracted out to EMOs)

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ANNEXURE III: MAJOR MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE SHEETS OF

JANUARY – MARCH 2019 Date Jan 7, 2019

Purpose: Meeting of TCF team with Director PPP-SELD and CMP Team

Venue CMP/Blumont Office

List of Participants

Organization Name Designation M. Aasim Akhtar VP TCF

Sadaf Arshad Head of Program Excellence TCF

Rahila Fatima GM TCF

Sr. Program Manager- Education & SCMP/Blumont Khan Muhammad Bozdar PPP

Tauseef Lateef Director PPP SELD

Abeer Jumani Program Specialist Legal SCMP/Blumont

Date Jan 7, 2019

Visit of Delegation from Education Department Government of Baluchistan along with PPP Purpose: Node SELD and PRP Team

Venue CMP/Blumont Office

List of Participants

Organization Name Designation M. Jahangir Kakar Additional Secretary PPIU Secondary Education Department GOB

Zafar Yasin Director PITE Quetta

Ghafoor Agha Deputy Focal Person (PPIU) Secondary Education Department

M. Mansoor Sarwar Advisor PPP PRP

Abdul Khaliq Deputy Focal Person (P&G) PPIU/ SED Baluchistan

Dr. Gulab Khilji Deputy Focal Person (QE) PPIU/ SED Baluchistan

Maria Soomro Policy & System Officer PRP

Aamir Latif Siddiqui Sr. Coordinator Policy & Systems PRP

Additional Director Schools Educationist Munir Ahmed Nodazai Baluchistan

Nabeel Baloch Head of Office PRP- Baluchistan PRP

Zahid Abbas Jatoi Education Reform Expert SCMP/Blumont

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Rafiq Mangi DCOP- Operations SCMP/Blumont

Tauseef Lateef Director PPP SELD

Abeer Jumani Program Specialist Legal SCMP/Blumont

Muhammad Mustafa Ahmed Manager Legal SCMP/Blumont

Saqib Farooq Chohan Sr. Program Manager- PPP SCMP/Blumont

Sr. Program Manager-Education & SCMP/Blumont Khan Muhammad Bozdar PPP

Shama Shaikh Advisor Community Mobilization SCMP/Blumont

Hameeda Kaleem Gender Advisor SCMP/Blumont

Dr. Faheem Abbasi DCOP- Programs SCMP/Blumont

Hira Nazir Executive Coordinator SCMP/Blumont

Date Jan 15, 2019

Meeting for the Review of USAID/SBEP’s Support to Strengthen EMO Reform & PPP Purpose: Node/SELD- GOS

Venue CMP/Blumont Office

List of Participants

Organization Name Designation Mark Sorensen Education Officer USAID

Kazi Ayaz Mahessar Team Lead SCDP-Deloitte

Zeeshan Shah Partner Deloitte

Zahid Abbas Jatoi Education Reform Expert SCMP/Blumont

Sr. Program Manager-Education & SCMP/Blumont Khan Muhammad Bozdar PPP

Dr. Faheem Abbasi DCOP- Programs SCMP/Blumont

Assistant Director- Accounts/HR/ SELD Liaquat Ali Solangi Admin

Rafiq Mangi DCOP- Operations SCMP/Blumont

Lila Ram Education Specialist USAID

Hamzo Khan Director PPP

Ghulam Nabi ACP Systems SCDP

Saqib Farooq Chohan Sr. Program Manager- PPP SCMP/Blumont

Qurat Mirza PPP Associate SCDP-USAID

Abeer Jumani Program Specialist Legal SCMP/Blumont

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Hira Nazir Executive Coordinator SCMP/Blumont

Sadam Hussain Research Officer SCDP- USAID

Tauseef Lateef Director PPP SELD

Muhammad Mustafa Ahmed Manager Legal SCMP/Blumont

Date Feb 4, 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

Date Feb 19, 2019

Purpose: Meeting with Director Primary regarding schools’ data for RFP # 5

Venue Directorate of Education Larkana

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

Date Feb 21, 2019

Meeting with District Education Officer (Elementary, Secondary and Higher Secondary) Purpose: regarding data of schools under RFP # 5

Venue Directorate of Education Larkana

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

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Date Feb 21, 2019

Meeting with PPP-Node-SELD and PPP unit-Finance (GOS) for Converting ESCROW A/C from Purpose: VGF to PSF in RFP # 3 & 4

Venue CMP/Blumont Office

List of Participants

Organization Name Designation Dr. Faheem Abbasi DCOP- Programs SCMP/Blumont

Sr. Program Manager-Education & SCMP/Blumont Khan Muhammad Bozdar PPP

Zahid Abbas Jatoi Education Reform Expert SCMP/Blumont

Muhammad Mustafa Ahmed Manager Legal SCMP/Blumont

Sanjai Talreja Legal Consultant ADB/PPP Unit

Zain Fawzi Director FD- PPP Unit

Date Mar 7, 2019

Meeting with EMO- TCF by PPP-Node-SELD and CMP to discuss matters regarding handing Purpose: over of Schools under RFP # 4 District Packages

Venue CMP/Blumont Office

List of Participants

Organization Name Designation Dr. Faheem Abbasi DCOP- Programs SCMP/Blumont

Sr. Program Manager-Education & SCMP/Blumont Khan Muhammad Bozdar PPP

Zahid Abbas Jatoi Education Reform Expert SCMP/Blumont

Abeer Jumani Program Specialist Legal SCMP/Blumont

Muhammad Mustafa Ahmed Manager Legal SCMP/Blumont

Sadaf Arshad Head of Program Excellence TCF

Aasim Akhtar VP TCF

Rahila Fatima GM TCF

Sadam Hussain Research Officer SELD

Tauseef Lateef Director PPP SELD

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ANNEXURE IV: FINANCIAL REPORT Actual Expenditure This Reporting Period

PREVIOUS (Inception to THIS QUARTER (Jan-Mar CUMULATIVE December 31, 2018) 2019)

$18,597,608 $964,547 $19,562,155

(Figures taken from September invoice). (Invoice Amount January, February, March (Estimated) 2019 (Figures taken from March Estimated Invoice).

Estimated Expenditure Next Reporting Period*

April May June TOTAL

$300,000 $300,000 $388,300 $988,300

(Estimated expenditures for next reporting period (April – June 2019) taken from internal remaining costs to complete). * Blumont note: This quarterly report covers the period from January to March 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 - SMALL GRANTS ACTIVTY DETAILS

No. School Amount School Improvements Repair of school toilet, school furniture, 1 GBPS Qaim Shaikh 146,200 electricity fittings and fans School furniture, electric water cooler, repair of 2 GBPS Kachi Wahan 144,100 toilet, ceiling fans and repair of main gate Grills in doors and windows, repair of toilets and 3 GBHS Balach Khan Dahani 145,000 furniture School furniture, repair of toilets, color of 4 GBPS Loolja 150,000 building and main gate repair Solar items, white wash, electric cooler, new 5 GBPS Dadloe 141,000 furniture Repair of veranda, main gate, new furniture, and 6 GGHS Wagan 150,000 sports items

Repair of toilet, water supply, drainage, brick 7 GGMSS Khairpur Juso 150,000 flooring, School Furniture

Solar items, ground earth filling, water line, 8 GBPS Parya 150,000 repair of furniture

9 GBPS Burrira 140,500 School furniture, repair of toilets, repair of floors

10 GBHS Piaro Goth 95,000 Repair of toilets, new furniture and white wash

11 GBPS Daro Mahesar 76,000 Solar items, school furniture, purchase cupboard Water supply in school, repair of main gate, 12 GBPS Mado 150,000 flooring of schools ground 13 GBPS Drigh Balla 150,000 Solar items, furniture, color of building GGLS Adam Khan 14 150,000 School furniture: tables, chairs, desks Panhwar 15 GBHS Arzi Bhutto 150,000 School Furniture, school science lab materials Solar items, repair of toilets, earth filling and new 16 GBPS Adal Kalwar 142,000 cupboard Solar items, repair of toilets, color of building, 17 GBPS Rato Kot 150,000 new furniture School furniture, repair of toilets, electric water 18 GBHS Phulji Station 150,000 coolers Solar items, repair of toilets, brick floor in yard, 19 GGPS Abzul Aziz Kharani 150,000 pipeline for water GBPS Khuda Bux Repair of toilets, repair of water system, 20 147,000 Pholpoto electricity fitting, color of school, sports items School furniture, repair of toilets, motor and 21 GBPS Bali Shah 150,000 repair of floor Repair of toilets, water supply, school furniture, 22 GGPS Ibrahim Ali Bhai 150,000 library books and pedestal fans GGPS Bhamboo Khan 23 145,000 School furniture, solar items, and sports material Chandio

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School furniture, school solar system, electric 24 GBHS Suhrab Bughio 150,000 water cooler School furniture, repair of toilets, water supply 25 GGPS Saeed Pur 150,000 line GBHS Mohammad Pur 26 150,000 School furniture and Solar items Odho 27 GBMS Pir Bux Mir Bahar 150,000 School furniture and Solar items

School furniture, renovation of school building, 28 GBHS Azizullah Qureshi 150,000 repair of washroom, sports material

School furniture, school solar system, white 29 GBPS Amir Jan Mugheri 150,000 board, sports material and white wash

30 GGPS-Manzoor Bhatti 150,000 Solar items, repair of shelter, school furniture

31 GBPS Ali Nawaz Chandio 150,000 Solar items, school furniture

School furniture, repair of toilet, color of 32 GBHS Moladad 150,000 building

33 GBPS Umarabad 150,000 Solar items, school furniture

School furniture, school solar system, repair of 34 GBHS Banglow Syedan 150,000 washroom GGLS Adam Khan 35 150,000 School furniture, solar items, new white board Pahnwar 36 GBHS Wali Dad Lund 150,000 Solar items, school furniture

37 GGPS Baxan Bhayo 150,000 Repair of boundary wall, new main gate Solar items, school furniture, electric water 38 GBPS Moli Jo Daro 150,000 cooler School furniture, solar items, water filtration, 39 GBPS Main Sukkur 150,000 electric water dispenser School furniture, solar items, and ground earth 40 GBHS Abad 150,000 filling 41 GGHS Allan Khan jamali 150,000 Solar items, electric water cooler, exhaust fans

School furniture, school solar system, repair of 42 GBHS Railway Colony 150,000 CC block

43 GBHS Garhi Khairo 150,000 School furniture, ground earth filling School furniture, solar items, electric water 44 GBPS Khan Pur 130,000 cooler, white wash of school, books School furniture, solar items, sports items, 45 GBPS Dhukar 148,000 learning charts

School furniture, school solar system, school 46 GBHS Gozo 150,000 white boards, earth filling ground

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Solar items, school furniture, electric water 47 GGPS Thull II 150,000 cooler

GBPS Shafi Mohammad School furniture, repair of water tank, color and 48 150,000 Goth paint of class room, celling fans, soft board

School furniture, solar items, Iron grills for 49 GBPS Karoondi 150,000 windows 50 GGHS Kolab Jeeal 150,000 Solar items, repair of rooms veranda floor

51 GBPS Gahi Khan Ansari 150,000 Repair of shelter, repair of floor Solar items, school furniture, electric water 52 GBHS Thoof Chousol 150,000 cooler, drawing wall, electric fittings 53 GBPS Colony I 150,000 School furniture, ground earth filling

54 GBPS Badani 150,000 Solar items, school furniture Solar items, school furniture, white board, water 55 GBPS Qiyas Khan Bhayo 150,000 filter Solar items, school furniture, drawing wall, 56 GBPS Gerello 150,000 plantation 57 GBHS Sheralabad 150,000 School furniture, ground earth filling Solar items, school furniture, ground earth filling, 58 GBPS Baeed Mullo 147,000 drinking water facility, swings for children Solar items, file shelf/cupboard, swings for 59 GGPS Saidi Lower 131,500 children Solar items, repair of toilet, repair of floor, 60 GBELS Shah Bhangio 148,900 swings for children Solar items, water tank, cupboard, swings for 61 GBPS Jhalogi 145,000 children 62 GBPS Kot Pull 147,000 Solar items, school furniture

63 GBPS Dhamrah 150,000 Solar items, school furniture Solar items, school furniture, electric motor, 64 GBPS M Ibrahim 150,000 sport items 65 GBPS Lakshar Kahn 150,000 Solar items, school furniture GBPS Altaf Hussain 66 150,000 Solar items, school furniture, water supply line Dhomki

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ANNEXURE VI – SCHOOL WISE DETAILS OF ENROLLMENT FOR 43 SCHOOLS UNDER RFP# 1 – 4.

List of SBEP Construction Schools for RFP-1,2, 3, and 4 (43 Schools) Enrolment Semis S# District School Name Code Gender Boys Girls Total

1 Dadu GBHS Taga 402010649 Mix 637 156 793

2 Dadu GBLSS Pat Gul Mohammad 402020495 Mix 140 56 196

3 Dadu GBMS Waleed Shaikh 402010609 Boys 112 - 112

4 Dadu GGPS Bachal Pusia 402030093 Girls 2 66 68

5 Dadu GGPS Ghulam Hussain Gadhi 402020098 Girls 4 40 44 GGPS Kamal Khan Lund Two schools to 6 Dadu be merged: 402020486 Girls - 35 35 Kamber- 7 Shahdadkot GBHS Monder Lakha 427060177 Mix 417 270 687 Kamber- 8 Shahdadkot GBHS Waso Kalhoro 427060176 Boys 343 95 438 Kamber- 9 Shahdadkot GBPS Ghazi Khan Jalbani 427060141 Boys 179 104 283 Kamber- 10 Shahdadkot GGMS Ghazi Khan Markand Not recei Girls - 53 53 Kamber- 11 Shahdadkot GGPS Gaji Khuhawar 427040069 Girls - 149 149

12 Khairpur GHS Kouro Goth Kouro Goth 415030378 Mix 408 176 584

13 Khairpur GHS Tando Mir Ali Tando Mir Ali 415060810 Mix 870 315 1,185

14 Khairpur Government High School Bozdar Wada 415060807 Mix 657 131 788 Government High School Drib Mehar 15 Khairpur Shah 415040380 Mix 677 262 939

16 Khairpur Government High School Faqeer Abad 415050578 Mix 581 175 756

17 Khairpur Government High School Gaagri 415030380 Mix 304 95 399

18 Khairpur Government High School Hussainabad 415050584 Mix 1,367 473 1,840

19 Khairpur Government High School Jhajh Regulator 415010528 Mix 578 155 733

20 Khairpur Government High School Karoondi 415010524 Mix 793 364 1,157

21 Khairpur Government High School Kolab Jial 415040383 Mix 526 50 576

22 Khairpur Government High School Pir Essa 415020309 Mix 262 23 285

23 Khairpur Government High School Sami 415080275 Mix 508 111 619

24 Khairpur Government High School Satabo 415020317 Mix 449 109 558

25 Khairpur Government High School Setharja 415060822 Mix 1,917 345 2,262

26 Khairpur Government High School Tando Nazar Ali 415030402 Mix 515 120 635

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GGLSS Kehar 27 Larkana 413020384 Girls - 29 29

28 Larkana GGPS Ali Muhammad Chawro 413020111 Girls 4 39 43

29 Larkana GGPS Vikya Sangi 413020088 Girls - 105 105

30 Larkana GGPS Wadi Wahni 413010046 Girls - 87 87

31 Sukkur G (P) Municipal High School Old Sukkur 418030063 Boys 570 - 570

32 Sukkur GBHS Hussain Kalwar 418010579 Mix 177 162 339

33 Sukkur GBHS Mulla Ali 418010570 Mix 306 60 366

34 Sukkur GBHS No.1 Sukkur 418030057 Boys 538 - 538

35 Sukkur GHS Bakhshan Chakrani 418040048 Mix 100 66 166

36 Sukkur Government High School Abad Lakha 418050091 Mix 1,297 374 1,671

37 Sukkur Government High School Arain 418050131 Girls - 414 414

38 Sukkur Government High School Bedil Bekas 418020125 Mix 296 330 626

39 Sukkur Government High School Bhellar 418010546 Mix 31 72 103

40 Sukkur Government High School Dodanko 418020391 Mix 441 112 553 Government High School Kamal Khan 41 Sukkur Indhar 418010592 Mix 189 45 234

42 Sukkur Government High School Modern 418030070 Mix 760 340 1,100 Government High School Numaish 43 Sukkur Colony 418030006 Mix 24 467 491 Boys Girls Total

16,979 6,630 23,609

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