Transformation in Access, Learning, Equity and Education Management (TALEEM) Programme
The Transformation in Access, Learning, Equity and Education Management (TALEEM) Programme is funded by Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and supported by UNICEF. TALEEM Programme aims to improve access to inclusive and equitable quality education across Punjab. Through strategic interventions, TALEEM Programme envisions a future where educational excellence is not bound by socioeconomic barriers, and where learners of all backgrounds have equal access to holistic, empowering, and effective educational experiences.The programme consists of five key components, each strategically designed to bring about targeted improvements in Punjab’s education sector.
Programme Overview
| Sr. No | Features | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sponsorship | Global Partnership for Education (GPE Grant) |
| 2 | Gestation Period | 5 Years (January 2022 to December 2026) |
| 3 | Districts | All districts of Punjab |
| 4 | Implementing Partners | School Education Department (SED) Special Education Department (SpED) Literacy and Non-Formal Basic Education Department (L&NFBED) |
| 5 | Grant Agent | UNICEF |
| 6 | Coordinating Agency | JICA |
| 7 | Cost of Programme | USD 50.62 million (PKR 14,173 million) |
Milestones
Teacher Professional Development
Continuous capacity building to improve teaching quality and classroom practices.
Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Camps
Established 14,000+ FLN camps across Punjab.
Inclusive Education
Provided 229 assistive devices and accessible infrastructure in 2,053 schools.
Development of IMIS
Centralized data systems to support evidence-based planning, monitoring, and decision-making.
WASH Facilities
Improved WASH facilities in 1,668 schools.
Afternoon Schools
Managed 1,500 afternoon schools in 14 districts
Behaviour Change Communication
Led awareness and community-mobilization initiatives.