ASPIRE – Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education – PMU Balochistan Education Support Program

ASPIRE is a nationwide education reform initiative led by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training with support from the World Bank, aimed at improving equity, access, and quality of education—especially in lagging districts. The project adopts a Program-for-Results (PforR) approach and is being implemented across 50 underdeveloped districts, including several in Balochistan.

S.No	Features	Details
1	Sponsorship	World Bank loan to Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training (MoFE&PT) grant to all Provinces.
2	Gestation Period	05 years (2020 - 2025) Extension approved for 03 years (2025 - 2028)
3	Districts	Awaran, Barkhan, Duki, Harnai, Kharan, Kohlu, Loralai, Musakhel, Mastung, Noshki, Panjgur, Qilla Saifullah, Sibi, Sherani, Washuk, and Ziarat.
4	Implementing Agency	Project Management Unit Balochistan Education Support Program (PMU-BESP)
6	Total Cost of the Project	USD million Extension period Cost

ASPIRE – Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education

Program Overview

Milestones Achieved