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 |