‘An Education Sector Plan (ESP) is by nature a national policy instrument, elaborated under the responsibility of government, which provides a long-term vision for the education system in the country, and outlines a coherent set of practicable strategies to reach its objectives and overcome difficulties. It is based on a sound analysis of the current situation and of the causes of successes achieved and difficulties encountered. It should include implementation and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks.’ (IIEP-UNESCO and GPE, 2015: 9).
IIEP-UNESCO; GPE (Global Partnership for Education). 2015. Guidelines for education sector plan preparation. Paris: IIEP-UNESCO. Retrieved from: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000233767