STEP-B focuses on strengthening early childhood and primary education systems in Balochistan by improving foundational learning outcomes for young children. The initiative supports access to quality Early Childhood Education (ECE), enhanced teaching practices, and improved service delivery mechanisms. It is designed to benefit a large number of students through interventions such as ECE classroom development, teacher training, provision of learning materials, and promotion of child-centered learning. The project also emphasizes system strengthening, community engagement, and the integration of inclusive, gender-responsive, and climate-resilient approaches.