KP to Include Effective ILMpact Interventions in Five-Year Education Plan, Governor’s Adviser Says
Dr. Aamer Abdullah also called for education targets to be tied to budgets and measurable outcomes, and directed officials to prepare a parental awareness campaign and develop the new plan.
Briefing on ILMpact Project
PESHAWAR, (Pakistan Point News - 13th Nov, 2026) Adviser to the Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Education and Social Welfare, Dr. Aamer Abdullah, received a detailed update on the ILMpact project, which aims to enhance children's foundational learning in the Elementary and Secondary Education sector.
Funded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by the British Council, the project is active in seven districts of the province.
The meeting included:
- Secretary Elementary and Secondary Education Department, Mahmood Aslam Wazir
- Managing Director Elementary and Secondary Education Foundation, Qaiser Alam
- Director Elementary and Secondary Education, Mansoor Jafar Abbasi
- Dr. Javed Malik, Foundation Learning Hub
- British Council Director, Mazhar Siraj
- Academic Adviser, Rabia Malik, and other officials.
Project Initiatives
Dr. Abdullah was informed about initiatives to address foundational learning gaps in Grades 3 to 5, enhance learning competencies, and improve education quality. He praised the project's educational model, highlighting its significance in improving children's learning.
Considering similarities with other initiatives like B-TAG and a UNICEF-supported project, he instructed authorities to integrate these interventions into a cohesive framework with World Bank support.
Incorporation into Education Plan
The Adviser stated that effective ILMpact interventions will be included in the upcoming Five-Year Education Sector Plan. He emphasized the need for alignment with budgetary processes and encouraged further expansion of the British Council-supported project's successful initiatives.
Dr. Abdullah stressed the importance of parental involvement and directed the launch of a comprehensive awareness campaign. He requested a detailed report on the campaign within a week.
He specifically advised parents to dedicate at least half an hour daily after school to assisting their children with lessons, homework, and other educational activities.
Awareness Campaign Development
Under the supervision of the Secretary Elementary and Secondary Education, the Additional Secretary and Director Elementary and Secondary Education were tasked with creating awareness materials in simple, accessible languages, including mother tongues, to maximize parental participation.
Five-Year Education Sector Plan
A separate meeting was held under Dr. Abdullah's chairmanship to discuss the initial draft of the Five-Year Education Sector Plan. He was briefed on the previous plan's features, priorities, and achievements.
Dr. Abdullah emphasized:
- A realistic and achievable vision for the new plan.
- Incorporation of good governance principles.
- Clearly defined timelines for initiatives.
- Alignment of targets with implementable mechanisms and measurable outcomes.