Report on Planning Convention at

Mirpurkhas

Held on

June 4, 2007

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Contents:

1. Concept of Planning Convention 2. Planning Convention at Mirpurkhas 3. Speeches

i Address of District Nazim, Ms. Sughra Jonejo

ii Address of Deputy Program Director, M Iqbal Memon

4. Planning in Health Sector i. Presentation on Health Sector

ii Observations of Stakeholders

5. Planning in Education Sector i Presentation on Education Sector

ii Observations of Stakeholders

6. Conclusion

7. List of participants

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1. Concept of Planning Convention

A. Objective:

To synchronize the Sector Planning exercise with budget making process. B. Experience:

With the consultation of provincial and local government PSU-SDSSP prepared guidelines in Jan 2005. On the basis of experience gained and after further consultations with concerned stakeholders guidelines were revised in December 2005. Local government officials have since been repeatedly briefed on the sector guidelines. However, despite all the capacity building initiatives only 10 district governments have been able to access SDSSP funds. The experience gained is that despite the fact that participatory planning approach and need analysis is the hallmark of the Program, district government lacks dedicated forum that seriously encourage them in a meaningful discourse that results in a sector wide view and planning. In some districts the exercise remained confined to some low level of officials of district line departments and F&G Specialist of LSU-SDSSP. However political ownership in most of the districts remained high without concomitant technical support from administration.

C. Concept:

This has been a commitment of SDSSP to streamline the sector planning approach and strives to make it a permanent feature of budget process. The past experience shows quite vividly that “talking” through “paper” and individual meetings are not yielding the desired results. Therefore in order to initiate focused discussion on issues, to provide technical expertise right on the spot, to ensure the level of understanding and comprehension, and to expedite the planning process, so that we can meet the deadline of 1st July 2007, it is suggested that planning conventions may be organized. The theme of the planning conventions would be to prepare Sector Plans of education and health, including district ADP, provincial grants (SERP) and conditional grants.

D. Methodology:

Following procedure would be adopted in planning conventions

a. District government would be intimated in detail about the planning conventions. Required data, in prescribed formats, be gathered and collated by the district government

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b. High level of ownership, at provincial level, would be ensured. Representatives of PLDs and expert human resource would be engaged to provide insight and technical input to delegates

c. Following officers would be requested to attend the convention

a. Provincial Relevant B-19 officer of PLDs (including P&DD) PD SDSSP/DPD Program Officers SDSSP Special invitees of repute

b. District Nazim of concerned district Naib Nazim of concerned district DCO Concerned EDOs Chairman of Monitoring Committees LSU-SDSSP staff

d. The quorum for the convention would be:

i. Nazim / DCO a) Concerned EDOs and EDO (F&P) b) Chairman of Monitoring Committees c) SDSSP team d) PLDs representatives

e. The district government would make a detail presentation on:

a) Resource envelop of district government i. District ADP ii. Conditional grant iii. Special programs iv. Any other v.

b. Vertical programs (non A/c IV) program / projects c. Program/Project/Grants in pipeline d. Need Analysis (probably as done in previous two ASPs) e. Vision and District Priorities-sub sector wise f. Short term objectives g. Schemes proposed to meet the vision and the priorities

f. The representative of PLDs and experts would then evaluate and guide

the district government regarding their selection of priorities and resultant schemes. Issues relating to sustainability of schemes, community ownership, monitoring issues would be discussed.

g. The Reporter would make a detail noting of all discussions. Decisions

taken would be reproduced in the report and sector plan FY07-08 would be the reflective of these decisions.

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h. A follow up teams for weak districts would be formed (through TA resources) to ensure the completion of required activities in due time.

i. Conditional grant funds would be released to district government on

passing of their annual budgets, with ASPs, from district councils. Incentive package would be designed for representatives of PLDs for provision of their services.

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2. Planning Convention at Mirpurkhas

The convention started with the recitation of Holy Quran.

Introductory remarks were made by Ms. Naziran, F&G Specialist, LSU Mirpurkhas. She said that it was a matter of pride that Mirpurkhas was the first district to implement the key policy action of SDSSP by adopting sector wide approach and mapping of all resources to plan its development to achieve MDGs.

F&G Specialist Mirpurkhas praised district Nazim for her dynamic leadership and giving vision in pursuit of which district administration was tirelessly working. She commended management capabilities of DCO under whose guidance Mirpurkhas was taking leaps towards development.

Picture 1: District Nazim presiding over the Planning Convention

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Ms. Naziran congratulated district team specially EDOs (F&P), (Education), (Health), and (W&S) to ably translate Nazim’s vision into actions.

Ms. Naziran thanked Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Memon, Deputy Program Director, SDSSP, Dr. Shireen Narejo, Program Officer (Health), SDSSP, and Mr. Ashiq Hussain Shaikh, Deputy Director, Health Department for providing guidance to the officers of Mirpurkhas and sharing their expertise to obtain best results in possible planning.

After these remarks there was an introduction of all participants.

Picture 1: District Nazim Presiding over the Planning Convention

Picture 2: (Right to left) DPD – SDSSP, District Nazim, DCO, F&G Specialist, EDO (F&P)

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3. Speeches i Address of District Nazim, Ms. Sughra Junejo: The Nazim welcomed the participants and said that it was a pleasure to see them at the convention. She congratulated her district team to make sector plans in shortest possible time. She informed that her experts had planned for two years in anticipation of two years’ SDSSP funds. Dr. Junejo mentioned that she wanted to provide best quality service to every citizen in the district to ensure social and economic development and to achieve MDGs.

District Nazim pointed out that education sector was plagued with many problems that had been considered while preparing sector plan. She informed that she has focused on following problems in education sector: A Illiteracy (it is in all our country) B Drop out Rate C Enrolment D Quality of Education

Picture 3: District Nazim sharing her vision

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She mentioned that MDGs provided timeline to resolve these problems and her officers and DCO were working hard to meet the deadline. Dr. Junejo hoped that PSU and government of Sindh team would appreciate the efforts of her team and the ensuing presentations would result in fruitful discussion. She also hoped that her team would prevail upon the visiting team.

ii Address of Deputy Program Director, Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Memon: Deputy Program Director informed the participants that the purpose of the Planning Convention was to integrate the preparation of ASP into budget making process. In the first year, as mentioned, this objective could not be achieved because SDSSP did not have enough time and first tranche had to be released amongst the local governments. Therefore, quality aspect of ASPs and integration of ASP into budget was not stressed upon, he added. Mr. Memon pointed out that this meant that this time local governments had to prepare their ADP on the lines of ASP and get both ADP and ASP approved from the councils simultaneously.

Picture 4: District Nazim, Ms. Sughra Junejo addressing the Convention

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Deputy Program Director mentioned that it was a commitment of government of Sindh with Asian Development Bank that planning for education and health was being done considering whole resource envelope. He informed that in order to achieve that objective SDSSP came up with the idea of holding Planning

Conventions so that experiences, knowledge, and expertise of PSU, line departments and local governments could be shared to maximize technical resources to prepare comprehensive plans. The whole planning would be on the basis of need considering situation analysis, he added.

Mr. Memon said that Nazim had already given her vision and now the district team only had to prepare plan to achieve that vision. He further said that the visiting team had not come to teach the district anything but wanted to listen to you and understand the rationale behind the proposed projects in the plan and provide support in the shape of experience, if needed.

He opined that it was a prudent policy to assess the impact of any previous initiative through studies and surveys and informed that district Mirpurkhas could propose such studies in either ASP or request for additional funds under SDSSP’s Technical Assistance.

Picture 5: Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Memon addressing the Convention

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4. Planning in Health Sector i Presentation of health Department: Introduction of the District Mirpurkhas district is well known for greenery, NGOS, Ruins of the Kahoo jo Daro, Native Place of Ex Prime Minister of the Pakistan (Late) Khan sahib Mohammed Khan Junejo. Its total geographical area is 2925 Sq: Kms. Main religious group are Muslims and Hindus. Main tribes in the district are:-

a. Muslims (Syed, Memon, Talpur, Bhurguri, Lashari, Laghari, Rangar, Panwer, Halepota, Mari, Banglani, Gorchani, Khosa, Samejo, Gurgaj, Bhambro, Jat, Arain, Qureshi, Sheikh etc).

b. Hindus (Barhaman, Malhi, Lohanas, Kirars, Soothar, Maheshvaries). c. Schedule Cast ( Bheel, Meghwar, Oads and Kolhies)

Its population is 1278371 with Gender Ratio of 49:51 and Urban Rural ratio of 35:65. Growth Rate is 2.69%.

There are 6 Taluka with 41 Union Councils.

There are 4 seasons: Winter (December to March), Summer (April to June), Moon Soon (July to September), and Autumn (October to November).

Temperature in the district (in Centigrade) is 41 -46 Maximum in summer and 9 Minimum in winter. Rain fall is Highest rain fall in July to September 149mm and Mean Rain fall /year 231.07mm Regional Linkage is:

Metallic and Kacha Roads with all neighbouring Districts Railway with the India via Khokrapar in East Nawabshah in North Tando Allah Yar, Hyderabad, Kotri, Karachi in southern West Economical

resources are following: Economy of the district is Agriculture and Agro based Industries. 05 Sugar Mills and 11 Cotton Factories are back bone of the district 04 Flour Mills Kakra Oil Mills Live stock Wood support from Forests Domestic Handicrafts.

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Literacy rate for Male is 33% and for Female is 09%. There are 1888 schools in the district. Situation of Housing and Sanitation is as below: Joint Family System

Average Size of the Family 06 members in urban and 9-10 in rural areas.

Most of the rural families live in one room Kacha house.

Drinking water sources in urban areas is supply from water supply schemes and hand pumps in the houses while in rural areas there are water pools and canal system from where animals are also getting water for the drinking ,bath and also pass excreta inside these resources.

Sanitation facilities in rural areas is 25-30%, While 42 % population is availing off and on electricity facilities

Picture 6: EDO (Health) giving presentation

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Health Objectives of District Provisions of the high quality, updated, easy assessable round the clock

health delivery system both in routine and Disaster situations. Strengthening, Rehabilitation of both curative and preventive components of

the health. Provision of the Maximum protection against preventable diseases.

Strengthening of the public private partnership in health services

Provision of the maximum Increasing Individual and Community based health

awareness. Maximum efforts to make ensure healthy growth of the school going age

group of the children and infants. Maximum provision of the MCH services to reduce M.M.R (Maternal mortality

rate) & IMR (Infant Mortality rate). Strengthening of the family planning promotion.

To provide diagnostic facility at every health facility.

To make sure good health, good education and sufficient financial

components of the family. Establishment of the every possible on door Diagnostic and curative services

against hematological disorder like Thalasemia and against maximum traumatic injuries.

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Over all Analysis of Health conditions: Current health indicators: EPI COVERAGE

I. 0-11 MONTHS 83% 2. T.T Coverage 78% Hepatitis –C 29% (data collected from the DHQ Lab and private laboratories

of the district) Hepatitis –B 17% (6-39years of age) Malaria carriers 27% MMR 421/Lac LIVE BIRTH (HMIS) IMR 71/1000 live birth CPR 28% Tuberculosis ratio 1.17% in urban areas & 3.4% in rural areas HIV AIDS 0% Malnourished children in Rural areas 21% Iodine deficiency disorders in teenaged girls 17% Dog bite cases 2167 (Jan 2006-Nov 2006) Snake bite cases 246 (Jan 2006- Nov 2006)

Picture 7: District Officers

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Health services provided by the District Government

Curative Preventive Diagnostic Ambulances Special Disaster

Curative services Out door services are provided at all type of the 126 health facilities

Indoor facilities are being provided only at RHC, THQH &DHQH with 460-bed capacity.

Surgical services of General surgeries are only performed at DHQH,THQH Digri.

Consultant services in different specialties are preformed partially at DHQH, THQH

Medical services in the district are being provided without any qualified physicians.

Cardiac services are only provided at DHQ level in a unit without SNE.

Dots services are provided at all levels for diagnostic activities and treatment activities at DHQH, THQH and RHC level.

Ophthalmic services are provided only at DHQH, THQH Digri and RHC Mirwah. Related surgeries are performed only at DHQH & THQH Digri.

Gynae & Obstetric Services are provided only at DHQ / THQH levels without any qualified consultants.

Orthopedic services are provided only at DHQ Level without any consultant.

Emergency/Trauma cases are dealt at non-specific centers even at DHQH Level.

Consultant pediatric services are being provided only at DHQH without any neonatology ward & DTU (Diarrhea treatment unit).

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Preventive services EPI

0-11 Month Children, CBAS, P.L are providing services through 102 vaccinators (05 female), 846 LHWs IN Field and through 50 statical Centers.

Hepatitis. 0-11 month children are being covered through EPI. Under Prime Minister Programme Total Screened =3342

( Health care workers=1359, General Public=1983) HBV +VE= 384 HCV +VE= 1090 No. of HCV treated= 50 No. of Patients under treatment= 151 No. of HB –Patients treated =Nil

Malaria & Dengue Fumigation Residual Spray Field Camps for detection of carriers and Radical Treatment

MCH

After strengthening by SDSSP along with 5 MCH centres, these services are

provided at DHQH, THQH, RHCS

On door MCH services are provided by the all 846 LHWS in their catchment areas. That means that antenatal services are provided by LHWs in their catchments areas along with post natal care guidelines and growth monitoring of new born.

Family Planning

Current CPR Rate at urban areas is 28% and only 7% in Rural areas. Family planning services are being provided both at health facilities through

LHVS and in the field through the LHWS HIV AIDS

Health Education through Health Education cell. Health Education is giving through the LHWS

ARV /ASV

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Diagnostic Activities Laboratory Pathological labs are available at DHQH, THQH. All pathological investigations except histopathology, culture sensitivity are

being only performed at DHQH only. At Taluka, RHC and BHU only partial tests are being performed like Urine

D.R, Hb% Special screenings for the Hepatitis, HIV AIDS, and Sputum examination are

being performed at DHQH. Hepatitis B & C screening of community, health care providers and prisoners. Ultra Sound facility is available at DHQH, THQH, RHC Mirwah. Radiology facility is available at DHQH, THQH, RHCS. Eye Scanner is available at DHQH

Special Services

Hemo Dialysis Working at DHQ from April 2004 on public private partnership with Anjuman-e

-Falah Behboode Insanyat 08 Machines are in operation with the support of the grant from District

Government Till now 104 cases registered At present 45 cases are on Dialysis. Till now 4579 circles have been operated.

Lithotripsy Unit is working at DHQH Mirpurkhas under supervision of the General Surgeon. Badly needed are Services of consultant Urologist and qualified Technician are required as it is a specialized process. Departmental Performance

OPD= 867233 in all Institution. Indoor=47515 in DHQH, THQH, RHC Operations= 14054 at DHQH,THQH Digri Deliveries= 1428 DHQH, THQH, RHC X-Rays = 23260 DHQH, THQH, RHC Ultra Sound= 13200 Dental Department= 51641 Renal Dialysis = 104 Laboratory = 128654

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Ambulance Services

Civil Hospital THQH RHC BHU Khan Sahib Din Mohammed Junejo

Disease Wise Details

Diarrhea 79512

Dysentery 41267

A.R.I 270035

Malaria 074619

Hepatitis 008015

Scabies 016698

Measles 000104

NNT 000011

Dengue Fever 04cases

Disaster Activities During Monsoon 2006, 430 mobile teams provided medical aid to about

400456 rain affectees During this activity an extra amount of rupees 2.8 million was utilized for the

medicine, POL, fumigation and residual spray for Malaria. To ensure safe drinking water, about 3 lac tablets of the purisafe were also

distributed to the community. In these activities different NGOs including UNICEF and other Districts also

cooperated.

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Steps taken by District Government, Mirpurkhas

Budget for the medicine enhanced in routine budget. Strengthening/Rehabilitation of the health facilities through SDSSP 2004-05

Civil work of rupees 10.4 millions By provision of the Equipments/Furniture/ Machinery of rupees 4.41 millions By hiring of the staff rupees 5.7 million Purchase of the Vehicles (3 Ambulances) of rupees 1.57 millions

Contribution of the Private Sector in Health Physiotherapy centre MCH Centres 07 Multi bedded Hospitals Marrie Stop Society in Family Planning Centre Gavi & Women Health Projects (These are purely government projects)

Other Sources of Funding Gavi and Sindh Devolved social services Program 2004-05 Proposed Schemes under Sindh Devolved social services Program 2005-06 & 06-07 Budget Allocation for 2006-07

Improvement of monitoring supervision Involvement of the community for regional welfare in various aspects of the health Sensitization of the community towards preventive health Improvement in Data collection system Early interpretation of the data and prompt action on it

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Observations of Stakeholders: DCO, Mr. Mumtaz Ali Shah: “We have proposed a proper plan prepared after conducting a situation analysis. Mirpurkhas was 1st district, which opted for hiring of doctors and medical staff especially in rural areas under 1st SDSSP grant. People go to health facilities for doctors who are essential more than medicines and equipment. We also purchased ambulances. We have given 38 BHUs, 12 MCHs and other dispensaries (total 96) to PPHCI with all budget and management. We expect improvement of these facilities. Now we are focusing on 1 civil hospital and 2 Taluka hospitals and 5 rural health centers from SDSSP in this ASP today. These faculties run for 24 hours. Civil hospital has OPD of 1700-1800 per day which caters also to adjoining districts. Digri Taluka hospital has 35-500 OPD, Kot Ghulam Muhammad has 350-450 and 5 RHC have 200-250 OPD.

“Civil hospital is 260 bedded and has full occupancy. Digri Taluka hospital is 32 and Kot G Muhammad is 20 bedded. RHCs are 10 bedded. Our focus is on civil hospital and we are going to replace beds, which require replacement. In civil hospital Paeds, Cardio and Gynae wards will be fully equipped. Repair of wards will be done through our regular ADP. Ultra sound machine at RHCs where doctors are trained will be provided. Generators will also be given to these facilities. Warehouse with cold chain and generator at civil hospital is being proposed under ASP. On

Picture 8: DCO Sharing his views

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preventive side, we are strengthening immunization. For this we have identified gaps, which include old cold chains. Hepatitis will be taken care of at school level. That is in our regular budget.” Deputy Director, Health Department, Mr. Ashiq Shaikh: “We have mentioned it earlier that emphasis should not be given to construction. Rather it should be on strengthening of existing facilities like equipment and ambulances. Therefore it will be better if you keep rehabilitation and renovation of RHCs in your regular budget. Also, warehouse is against the spirit of MoU.”

EDO (Health), Mirpurkhas: “Rehabilitation is proposed because building is in dilapidated condition and keeping equipment in this building is not safe.” Mr. Ashiq: “I am not saying that renovation is not carried out. I am only saying that it should be carried out in your regular budget.”

DCO: “Last year Mirpurkhas suffered a lot due to heavy rains so this particular project is essential.”

Picture 9: Dr. Shireen Narejo and Mr. Ashique Shaikh

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Program Officer (Health), SDSSP, Dr. Shireen Narejo: Complete resource envelope has not been provided in presentation that is the essence of sector wide planning. Moreover, development portfolio is missing in your presentation. Nazim has given vision. Through planning conventions it was envisaged that all proposed projects should be in line with vision. This linkage seems to be missing. We need to follow MoU. For example, there is a scheme of Rs. 7.3 million, which cannot be justified even if broken into two parts. However, there is a possibility of taking this scheme jointly by District Government and SDSSP by utilizing funds of regular budget and SDSSP grant. So, scheme will remain one. Also, issue of recurring cost has to be addressed which is not highlighted in the presentation.” DCO: “This issue has been addressed. Equipment is being given at facilities where staff is trained. Recurring costs will be taken care of in regular budget, which is Rs. 26.6 Million.”

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ii Presentation on Education Sector:

State shall

Remove illiteracy and provide free and compulsory secondary education within minimum possible period”. Article 37-B, constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Goals & targets:

Ensuring that by 2015 all children with special emphasis on girls and children in difficult circumstances have access to free and compulsory primary education of good quality.

Ensuring that the learning needs of all young people and adults are met

through equitable access to appropriate learning, life skills and citizenship programmes.

Picture 10: EDO (Education) presenting priorities in Education sector

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Eliminating gender disparities in primary and secondary education by 2015, with a focus on ensuring girls full and equal access to and achievement in basic education of good quality.

Expansion and improving comprehensive Early Childhood care and

education, especially for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children.

Improving all aspects of the quality of education and ensuring excellence of all so that recognized and measurable learning outcomes are achieved by all, especially in literacy, numeracy and essential life skills.

Situation analysis: Provision of Elementary Education is a fundamental responsibility of state.

Ample investment from public sector have been made in Education in both Urban and Rural areas as well in this context, and in formal and non formal institutions. The participation of private Sector is also visible though on a limited scale, in extending Education under formal school system, but most commonly in Urban part of the District. Some NGOs are also offering Primary schooling through non formal and formal Education system within the District.

The number of existing facilities of education within District is given in the

following statement: No of education institutions MAIN

SCHOOLS BRANCH SCHOOLS GRAND TOTAL

CATEGORY

BOYS GIRLS TOTAL BOYS GIRLS TOTAL BOYS GIRLS TOTAL

PRIMARY 1375 269 1644 286 106 392 1661 375 2036

MIDDLE 56 26 82 23 08 31 79 34 113

SECONDARY 46 15 61 0 0 0 46 15 61

HIGHER SECONDARY 04 02 06 0 0 0 04 02 06

GRAND TOTAL 1481 312 1793 309 114 423 1790 426 2216

No of closed schools

CLOSED SCHOOLS CATEGORY BOYS GIRLS TOTAL

PRIMARY 195 40 235

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No of shelter less schools

SHELTER LESS SCHOOLS CATEGORY BOYS GIRLS TOTAL

PRIMARY 605 94 699 Population enrolment ratio Level Population Enrolment

Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total

Primary 98653 89585 188238 90303 24017 114320 Middle 50040 43069 93109 11534 6984 18518 Secondary 23290 20025 43315 17476 6497 23973 Higher Secondary

20393 16873 37266 2594 2849 5443

Level Enrolment % Out of School children

Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total

Primary 91.53% 26.80% 60.73% 8350 65568 73918 Middle 23.04% 16.21% 19.88% 38506 36085 74591 Secondary 26.35% 22.58% 24.63% 19200 17050 36250 Higher Secondary

12.72% 16.88% 14.60% 17799 14024 31823

Statement of sanctioned/working/vacancy position

Male side DESCRIPTION SANCTIONED WORKING VACANT

PRIMARY 3395 3230 165

MIDDLE 275 181 94

SECONDARY 1163 1010 153

HIGHER SECONDRY 241 152 89

TOTAL 5074 4573 501

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Female side DESCRIPTION SANCTIONED WORKING VACANT

PRIMARY 1417 1278 139

MIDDLE 245 113 132

SECONDARY 442 359 83

HIGHER SECONDRY 210 199 11

TOTAL 2314 1949 365

Major issues in Education Sector causing low enrolment ratio

Access Issues Low levels of participation at the Primary and Middle levels specially of girls Primary Schools lack physical facilities including buildings, furniture and even

very basic necessities like Lavatory Blocks, Drinking Water, etc. Lack of proper School mapping has made it difficult to identify the appropriate

location for establishing new schools. Unattractive school environment has resulted in poor retention and a high

drop out ratio. At the Middle School level there is a shortage of school facilities Poverty, illiteracy and conservatism of the parents which generate negative

attitudes towards girl education. Non existence of girls primary schools or availability of a school at an

inaccessible distance.

Quality issues in Education Sector Sub standard textbooks and irrelevant curricula, which is not in harmony with

the needs and cognitive abilities of children. Inadequate knowledge of Children psychology. Non-motivated teachers. Using of old teaching methodology by teachers. Lack of in-service and pre-service training of teachers. Inactive role of communities which is evident from the funds even to the

SMCs. Non availability of qualified and experienced teachers.

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Management issues in Education Sector

Shortage of teacher’s especially local female teachers in rural areas (Specially language teacher i.e. Sindhi / Urdu).

Factors such as low status of teachers and weak supervision have contributed towards absenteeism of teachers.

Lack of dedication and motivation in most of the teachers. Consistent ban on appointments resulted the closure of schools. The required number of new primary schools has not been opened. Less concern of realizing the goals of education from majority of the persons

having managerial post as they are busy in Official routine work. The provincial Government formulates policies and Execution of Policies lies

with District Government. There is lack of coordination between these tiers of the Government.

Rigid system of examinations. Hesitation of female teachers to go to schools located in remote areas. High Student teacher ratio specially in Urban Schools.

Financial Profile Grants 2006-07 RE 2007-08 BE SDSSP Education 22.0 50.00 Sindh Education Reform

Programme (SERP)

SMC Not released 40.00 District own Resources

District Expenditure

Education Salary 760.1628 Non Salary 7.2552 Development 3.770900 Education (Functional classification)

Primary

Salary 530.026 606.5225 Non Salary 4.544 7.275 Sec: & H. Secondary Salary 230.1368 Non Salary 2.7112 Vertical Programme

ESR 23.80483

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District sector strategy

Future strategies focus on increasing the enrolment and filling up the gender gap and at the same time achieving the aim of quality education.

Ensure the engagement and participation of civil society and community in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of strategies for educational development.

To promote EFA policies within a sustainable and well integrated sector frame work clearly linked to poverty alleviation and development strategies to achieve UPE (Universal Primary Education) by the year 2015.

To develop responsive, participatory and accountable systems of Educational governance and management.

To implement integrated strategies for gender equality. To enhance the status, morale and professionalism of officers, teachers and

officials through trainings. Optimum utilization of existing facilities. To improve the mobility of Supervisory Staff for effective supervision and

monitoring. Opening of new schools for Girls in the under privileged localities. Opening of closed schools by re-deployment and hiring of teachers. Provision of buildings to the Shelter less schools. Provision of lacking facilities to the schools. Rehabilitation of existing schools. Capacity building of SMCs for active participation with regard to proper

functioning of schools and utilization of funds, management and maintenance of account.

Schemes of the sector

District ADP Schemes and its relation with district strategy.

ADP Schemes (District Government)

S# ADP NO NAME OF SCHEME

TOTAL ALLOCATION IN MILLION FOR 2006-07

01 212 Up-Gradation of (B) Middle School into High School in GHS Umerabad from Mirpurkhas (2003-04) ADP NO: 233/246.

0.963

02 214 Secondary Education (On Going Schemes) Rehabilitation & Renovation of Sec Schools and Technical Institute & colleges in District Mirpurkhas (18 Units) (2003-04 Programme)

1.798

TOTAL 2.761

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Statement showing details of ESR/PP 2001-02 to 2005-06

NAME OF SCHEME

S No. YEAR ADULT

LITERACY CENTRE

TEACHER RE-SOURCE CENTER

INTROLDUCTION OF TEACHNICAL STREAM IN

THE PROVINCE

RE-VAMPING OF SCIENCE FACILITIES AT SECONDARY

LEVEL

IN-NOVATIVE PROGRAMME TOTAL REMARKS

1 2001-02 1.7614 5.2146 3.3504 0.8828 0.1200 11.3292

Release vide Govt: of Sindh NO SO (B&A-II)/12(1)/2002 Karachi dated 27-02-2002.

2 2003-04 1.132 0.783 1.933 1.964 0 5.814

Vide letter NO. DCO /Acctt /162Dated 2-4-2004 & DOE(F&P)/ 254 dated 17-04-04

3 2003-04 0.4354 0.2575 0 0 0 0.6929

Vide letter NO. DCO /Acctt /161Dated 2-4-2004 & DOE(F&P)/ 254 dated 17-04-04

4 2004-05 0.435 0.257 2.285 0 0 2.977

Released vide Govt: of Sindh NO SO ((P)/ESR/ 52 Karachi dated 21-12-2004.

5 2004-05 0.435 0.25753 0.8682 0.4350 1.99573

Released vide Govt: of Sindh NO FD-SO(B&E-I)2-2/2004 Karachi dated 29-06-05 & NO SO((P)/ESR/62 Karachi dated 31-8-05

6 2005-06 0.2175 0.129 0.434 0.2175 0 0.998

Released vide Govt: of Sindh NO FD-SO(B&E-I)2-2/2005 Karachi dated 19-04-06

GRAND TOTAL 4.416300 6.898630 8.870600 3.499300 0.1200 23.804830

Release of SMC for the year 2005-06

S # CATEGORY OF SCHOOL AMOUNT IN MILLIONS

01 Amount for SMC of Primary Schools 26.468

02 Amount for SMC of Middle Schools 3.920

03 Amount for SMC of Secondary Schools 2.152

TOTAL 32.540

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Initiatives/Schemes introduced by Decentralized Elementary Education Project (DEEP) MIRPURKHAS

S.No Name of Scheme / Incentive No. of Unit / Beneficiaries

01 Distribution of Teachers Scholarship to Girls students of XI year @ Rs.3500/- per student per month for 5 years 67 Students

02 Poverty cum merit base stipend programme for the Girls students studying in class IX for 4 years @ Rs. 2000/-per student per annum

274 Students

03 Up-gradation of Existing Primary Schools into Elementary Level First Phase Second Phase (Under selection process as per norm)

04 Units 17 Units

SDSSP conditional grant schemes and its relation with district strategy.

SDSSP Plan 2004-05 Abstract of schemes

Allocation for 2004-05 S# Name of Activities Revenue Total

01 Purchase of Furniture/equipment for existing office of the EDO (Education) Mirpurkhas Rs.739000/- Rs.739000/-

02 Purchase of Furniture/equipment for existing office of the DOE Elementary Mirpurkhas Rs.255000/- Rs.255000/-

03 Purchase of Furniture/equipment for existing office of the DOE (Sec & HSE) Mirpurkhas Rs.78500/- Rs.78500/-

04 Purchase of Furniture/equipment for existing office of the DOE Sports Mirpurkhas Rs. 78500/- Rs. 78500/-

05 Purchase of Furniture/equipment for existing office of the DOE (Acd: & Trg) Mirpurkhas Rs. 72500/- Rs. 72500/-

06 Purchase of Furniture/equipment for existing office of the DOE (SEMIS) Mirpurkhas Rs. 78500/- Rs. 78500/-

07 Purchase of Furniture/equipment for existing office of the DOE (Literacy) Mirpurkhas Rs. 66700/- Rs. 66700/-

08 Purchase of Furniture/equipment for existing office of the ADOE (12) (Male/Female) Rs. 852000/- Rs. 852000/-

Total Rs.2220700/- Rs.2220700/-

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SDSSP conditional grant schemes, and its relation with district strategy. SDSSP Plan 2004-05 Abstract of schemes

Allocation for 2004-05 S# Name of Activities

Revenue Total 01 Purchase of Furniture/equipment for existing GMS

38 (B/G) Rs.2238200/- Rs.2238200/-

02 Purchase of Furniture/equipment for existing GHSS 05(B/G) Rs.675000/- Rs.675000/-

03 Purchase of Furniture/equipment for existing GHS 30 (B/G) Rs. 3585000/- Rs. 3585000/-

04 Purchase of Furniture/equipment for existing GHS Abdullah Jarwar Rs. 100000/- Rs. 100000/-

05 Purchase of Furniture/equipment for existing GHS Kathri ( coump: Lab:) Rs. 500000/- Rs. 500000/-

06 Purchase of Furniture/equipment for existing GMS A.D.Lakho/ GPS Imam Bux Brohi Rs. 100000/- Rs. 100000/-

07 GPS Dr.M.khan Noohari / Piaro Khan Kori / GPS Natho Wali / GPS Muhammad A.hayee Nohari Rs.100000/- Rs.100000/-

08 Proposal for provision of furniture for existing Primary School GPs Phuladyoon City (Urdu/ Sindhi Section)

Rs. 100000/- Rs. 100000/-

09 Advertisement Charges Rs.200000/- Rs.200000/- 10 Other Misc: expd: / recurring Charges Rs. 181100/- Rs. 181100/- 11 Higher Sec: School Khan Sabib Deen Mohd Junejo Rs. 1000000 Rs. 1000000 Total (FURNITURE/ EQUIPMENT) Rs. 11.00 M Rs.11.00 M SDSSP conditional grant schemes and its relation with district strategy.

SDSSP Plan 2004-05 Abstract of schemes

Allocation for 2004-05 S# Name of Activities Revenue Total

1 Hiring of Staff 4.00 Million 4.00 Million GRAND TOTAL EDUCATION REVENUE SIDE Rs. 15.00 M Rs. 15.00 M

2 CAPITAL SIDE. i Rehabilitation of Elementary Schools(14 Unit) 3.333 Million 3.333 Million ii Rehabilitation of Elementary /Secondary School (18 Units) 3.799 Million 3.799 Million iii Constt:/ Addition of One/Two Class Room Compound

1/Lavotary Block (11 Unit) 3.868 Million 3.868 Million

iv Up-gradation for High School to HSS (Introduction of XI –XII Classes in existing GHSS Khan Sahib Deen Muhammad Junejo

04.00 Million 04.00 Million

GRAND TOTAL EDUCATIDON CAPITAL SIDE 15.00 Million 15.00 Million

GRAND TOTAL REV & CAPITAL SIDE 30.00 Million 30.00 Million

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Any Other funds and its schemes, not covered in the guidelines ADP Schemes (PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT)

S# ADP NO NAME OF SCHEME Total Allocation in million for 2006-07

01 720 Construction of building for existing shelter less primary school in District Mirpurkhas (2 roomed) ADP NO: 606/720 /2006-07

0.110

02 722 Up-gradation of Primary Schools into Middle Schools in Sindh 2005-06 Programme ADP NO. 609/722

0.200

03 723 Addition of class room in existing Primary Schools ADP NO: 610/723 0.500

04 1038

Purchase of Furniture for Up-gradation of Primary School into Middle School at village punjo Mal Bheel (Advocate) MPA Deh 173 U.C Roshanabad Taluka Jhuddo.

0.1999

TOTAL 1.009900

School Rehabilitation Plan Under Sindh Education Programme (SERP) For Financial Year 2006 – 2007 (100.000 Millions) Details of schemes

S.No. Name of Scheme Units

1 Construction of school building under Sindh Education Reform Programm (SERP) 2006-07 (40 Boys 3 Girls) 43

2

Additional Class room under Sindh Education Reform Programm (SERP) 2006-07 In Pirmary School (49 Boys & 17 Girls) 66

3 Providing missing facilities under Sindh Education Reform Programm (SERP) 2006-07 443

Total No. of Units 552

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Proposed schemes under ASP SDSSP Proposed schemes for the year 2005-06 & 2006-07

Allocation for the year 2005-06 & 2006-07 S.No. Name of Scheme No. of

Unit Revenue Capital Total

1 Construction of building for shelter less primary schools in Taluka Mirpurkhas. 5 0.200 1.775 1.975

2 Construction of building for shelter less primary schools in Taluka Hussain Bux Mari. 4 0.160 1.420 1.580

3 Construction of building for shelter less primary schools in Taluka Digri 4 0.160 1.420 1.580

4 Construction of building for shelter less primary schools in Taluka Jhuddo 5 0.200 1.775 1.975

5 Construction of building for shelter less primary schools in Taluka K.G. Muhammad 2 0.080 0.710 0.790

6 Construction of building for shelter less primary schools in Taluka Sindhri. 5 0.200 1.775 1.975

Total 25 1.000 8.875 9.875

7 Rehabilitation of existing high school in district Mirpurkhas.

GHS Abdullah Jarwar 1 0.000 0.873 0.873 GHS Bhurguri 1 0.000 1.508 1.508 Total 2 0.000 2.381 2.381

8 Purchase of 53 Honda CD-70 motorcycles (made in Japan) for supervisory staff of district Mirpurkhas 53 2.862 0.000 2.862

9 Hiring of staff for opening of closed school in district Mirpurkhas 255 5.100 0.000 5.100

10 Honoraria for supervisory staff for proper monitoring the school s of district Mirpurkhas Rs.1000/- per month for each supervisor 53 0.900 0.000 0.900

11 Provision of furniture in existing middle school in district Mirpurkhas. 10 1.000 0.000 1.000

12 Advertisement in daily news papers 0.200 0.000 0.200 Misc expenses 0.082 0.000 0.082

Total 10.944 11.256 22.200 Schemes for which funding not available and its relation with district Strategy

• In Service training of teachers, officers and officials for which no funds are available in the Budget. This is in line of district strategy to improve the efficiency and professional skills for achieving the targets of quality education.

Capacity building of school management committees for improvement of

school environment, management supervision of academic activities and maintenance of accounts

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Monitoring of input, output and outcomes of district’s efforts An effective and fool proof system of monitoring and evaluation will be

institutionalized right from district to gross roots level. Improving the mechanism and capacity of District Education Department for

effective supervision, monitoring and evaluation of the programmes. Strengthening of existing EMIS system and its coordination.

Create awareness and launch motivational campaign.

Ensure full and effective participation of all the principle actors and

stakeholders for promotion of education.

Ensure collection and reporting of data / statistics and information to all concerned on regular basis.

Ensure political commitment for improving education.

Community mobilization and participation.

Good governance.

Regular and frequent visits of the Monitoring Committees of the councils to

see the working of the educational institutions.

School Management Committees will be strengthened and involved in monitoring and evaluation.

Picture 11: EDO (F&P) with his colleagues

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Observations of Stakeholders: DCO: “We are spending more than 1 billion on education sector out of total 1.7 billion budget mainly by salaries which are Rs. 750 million. So our priority is to monitor the spending this huge amount. There are 150,000 enrolled students in the district. However, 200,000 children of school going age do not attend school. Also, drop out ratio is very high. We will provide shelter to 25 school under ADP and 46 under SDSSP grant. There are so many shelterless schools which can not be taken care of in one program. So under SDSSP we have mentioned 5 such school for girls in every Taluka in SDSSP. Another issue in education sector is proper monitoring. Though monitoring committees are working but hey are not so strong. So we are relying on inbuilt system of monitoring in the department, which is of supervisors. We are now going to strengthen it.” Deputy Program Director: “District Government has to have a yardstick against which you will tell us about what did you achieve after strengthening monitoring (supervisory) system. If enrolment is now, say 50%, you will have to report that it increased after monitoring. Will you be able to do that?” DCO: “This scheme of 53 motor cycles and honoraria has been kept after much discussion. Our goal is to ensure 100% enrolment and for this we have to keep this amount. This is the start needed for ensuring full enrolment. Each supervisor will be given task of monitoring 40-50 schools after giving them motor cycles and POL. Then they will report.” DPD: This scheme may be included in ADP if you feel it is essential.”” DCO: “SDSSP’s mandate is to improve service delivery and this scheme is essential for improving service delivery.” F&G TA Yar: “There is need to strengthen monitoring along with supervisors. Monitoring committees should be given vehicles and POL. Supervisors should go to schools and sign a register as an evidence of visit.”

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DCO: “Motor Cycles will be given to supervisor on ownership basis on monthly installments recovered from them. 40-50 schools per supervisor have been notified and a monthly report will be taken from them and I will personally ask then about it.” Dr. Shireen: “There is a gap between primary schools enrolment and middle schools. Major reason of dropout seems to be less number of middle schools. How do you plan to bridge this gap?”

DCO: “This is a real gap. We have 2036 primary schools and 113 middle schools. We are relying on DEEP for whom we have identified 20 schools which they will upgrade. We can identify more schools as per their criteria. However, due to their limitations only 20 have been identified. We have NARIMS in our district which provides data on every sector in the district. This is an online data base. We will also share monitoring reports with SDSSP filed by supervisors through internet if this is required by you. We will try to sustain our monitoring at least we should try.”

Picture 12: DPD – SDSSP sharing his views

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Chairman MC Mr. Ahsaan: “We conduct visits meet parents. SMCs also playing positive role. We try to fill the gaps of lacking facilities.”

DCO: “We plan to have video shots of all schools so we can see their conditions here and on internet. Nazim has initiated a program with UCs that if they give 50% share to shelterless schools in their UC then 50% will be provided by DG. We have already made a budgetary provision for this. Also, regarding CCBs, there is a project of DTCE and Mirpurkhas has maximum number of female CCBs in Pakistan.”

Picture 13: Planning Convention in progress

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6. Conclusion: The planning convention was successful in achieving its objectives. At the start district Nazim gave her vision enabling participants to explore avenues to set goals and targets and devise strategies to achieve that vision. During the convention planning issues of the district were discussed specifically and thoroughly. The district government presented all its financial resources in presentations on both education and health sectors to enable participants to dwell on as to how to make best use of these resources to ensure best planning. The convention was attended by technical human resource of PLDs and experts from PSU which benefited the district government very much. During the convention, participants were able to choose strategy to improve service delivery in education and health sectors and finalized sector plans, which was an outcome of the convention. It is hoped that sector planning in district Mirpurkhas will now be a permanent feature of budget process.

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7. List of participants:

S.No

Name

Designation

1 Dr. Kaneez Sughra Junejo Zila Nazim MPS 2 Mr. Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah DCO MPS 3 Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Memon DPD PSU-SDSSP Karachi 4 Mr. M Ismail Langah EDO (F&P) MPS 5 Mr. Ghulam Mustafa Abro EDO (W&S) MPS 6 Dr. Hadi Bux Leghari EDO (H) MPS 7 Prof: Dr. Haji Khan Rahoo EDO (E) MPS 8 Dr. Sheeren Narejo PO Health PSU-SDSSP Karachi

9 Mr. Muhammad Faheem Akhtar Assistant Chief (Edu) P & D Deptt: GOS Karachi

10 Mr. Ashique Hussain Shaikh Deputy Director (Dev) HD GOS Karachi

11 Dr. Roshan Ali Bhatti Civil Surgeon MPS 12 Dr. Ishfaque DOH M&PH 13 Mr. Ishtiaque Ahmed DO (P) MPS

14 Mrs. Kamla Bherumal DOE Sec & High Sec MPS

15 Mr. Jalil Ahmed Lashari DOE Elementary MPS 16 Mr. Syed Ali Anwer Shah Regional Director Information

17 Mr. Khalid Qazi District Education Coordinator UNICEF MPS

18 Mr. Babu Khan Shaikh Dy: DOE (Ele) MPS 19 Mr. Muhammad hanif DDO (E) SEMIS 20 Mr. Sukhram Das Dy: DOE (A & Tr) MPS

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Mr. Hussainy Ghalib Ali Shah DO (Roads) MPS

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Dr. Santosh Kumar Medical Officer Health

23 Ms. Naziran Leghari F &G Specialist Mirpurkhas

24 Mr. Muhammad Yousif Soomro F & G Specialist Thatta

25 Ms. Tanzila-Ume-Habiba F & G Specialist Baddin 26 Mr. G R Shah F & G Specialist Tando Alla Yar 27 Mr. Shamsuddin Ujjan F & G Specialist Noshahroferoz 28 Ms. Hidayut Narejo F & G Specialist Umerkot 29 Mr. Khalid Noor Soomro F & G Specialist Nawabshah 30 Mr. Muhammad Khalid Rajput AO to Zila Nazim 31 Mr. Sohrab Lashari PS to DCO MPS 32 Mr. Jaffar Khan Junejo Z. Nazim Secretariat 33 Mr. M Ismail Shaikh Assistant EDO (E) 34 Mr. Rehan Adil P.S to EDO (E)

35 Mr. Zafar Ahmed D.P.A PSU-SDSSP

36 Mr. Rizwan Ahmed Program Assistant Tando Alla Yar 37 Mr. Ali Hassan Noon Program Assistant Mirpurkhas 38 Mr. M Saeed Nizami Computer operator Health