PGEB – Promoting Girls' Education in Balochistan

The Promoting Girls’ Education in Balochistan (PGEB) project was launched by the Government of Balochistan, with funding from the Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) and technical assistance from the World Bank, to improve access, equity, and retention in girls’ education across 12 underserved districts of Balochistan.

The project ran from September 2012 to June 2015, targeting communities affected by conflict and severe infrastructure gaps—particularly in girls’ primary and middle schools.

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Program Overview

S.NoFeaturesDetails
1SponsorshipMulti-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF)
2Gestation Period4 Years (2012–15)
3DistrictsKachhi,Jaffarabad,Loralai,Kech,Jhal Magsi,Panjgur,Khuzdar,Killa Saifullah,Kalat,Pishin,Lasbela,Naseerabad.
4Implementing AgencyProject Management Unit Balochistan Education Support Program (PMU-BESP)
6Total Cost of the ProjectUSD 10.00 million

Milestones Achieved

Shelter-less Schools
123 shelter-less schools constructed
Students
Total enrolment increased from 29,726 to 38,920 students
PTSMC Formation
473 Parent-Teacher School Management Committees (PTSMCs) formed and trained
Staff Training
Over 3,000 school staff and community members trained in governance and managemen
School Facilities
226 schools upgraded with missing facilities (toilets, water, boundary walls)
Community Schools
143 new community-supported schools established in underserved communities
Teacher Recruitment
260 female teachers hired on merit