World Bank

World Bank

The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides low-interest loans, grants, and technical assistance to developing countries. In Balochistan, the Bank has been the lead development partner for education sector reform since 2012, focusing on results-based financing and institutional strengthening.

Executed Projects
  • Balochistan Education Sector Improvement Project (BESIP) Phase I & II (2015–2025) – Constructed 420 primary/middle schools in high-need union councils; trained 12,500 teachers in student-centered pedagogy.
  • Balochistan Human Capital Investment Project (BHCIP) (2022–2027, ongoing) – Conditional cash transfers for 150,000 girl students in low-enrollment districts (Kech, Panjgur, Washuk).
www.worldbank.org
European Union (EU)

European Union (EU)

The European Union is a political and economic union of 27 member states, providing development aid through its delegations. In Balochistan, the EU focuses on gender-transformative education, school safety, and linking middle school learning to market-relevant skills.

Executed Projects
  • Taleem Do, Barhna Do (Teach to Grow) (2019–2024) – Established 250 community-based girls’ schools in Dera Bugti, Kohlu, and Jaffarabad; provided 50,000 school-readiness kits.
  • School Safety & WASH Initiative (2023–2025) – Installed solar-powered water filtration plants in 300 schools across four drought-prone districts.
www.worldbank.org
United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

FCDO is the UK government department responsible for overseas development. In Balochistan, it has been the anchor bilateral donor for foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) and innovative models for out-of-school girls.

Executed Projects
  • Balochistan FLN Programme (2018–2024) – Developed and scaled the “Taleem-i-Awal” early grade learning software; reached 6,000 government schools with assessment tools.
  • Girls’ Education Challenge (GEC) – Balochistan (2020–2025) – Enrolled 78,000 out-of-school girls through stipends and mobile learning vans in Khuzdar, Mastung, and Lasbela.
www.gov.uk
JICA

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

JICA is Japan’s bilateral aid agency, specializing in technical cooperation, infrastructure, and human resource development. In Balochistan, JICA has focused on secondary education quality, particularly science laboratories and teacher training in STEM subjects.

Executed Projects
  • Project for Improvement of Secondary Education Facilities (2017–2023) – Built 60 science laboratories in girls’ high schools; trained 900 secondary science teachers.
  • TVET Integration in Middle Schools (2024–2026, ongoing) – Pilot in 50 schools for basic electrical and solar panel maintenance skills.
www.jica.go.jp
Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

ADB is a multilateral development bank focused on infrastructure, climate resilience, and regional cooperation. In Balochistan, ADB has prioritized post-flood school reconstruction and digital connectivity for remote areas.

Executed Projects
  • Balochistan Education Infrastructure Development Project (2019–2024) – Reconstructed 150 flood-damaged schools in Naseerabad and Jhal Magsi.
  • EdTech for Remote Learning (2023–2026, ongoing) – Deployed solar-powered smart classrooms in 200 middle schools with no grid electricity.
www.adb.org
UNICEF

UNICEF

UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) is a UN agency mandated to protect children’s rights, including education, health, and protection. In Balochistan, UNICEF provides technical assistance for education data systems, water/sanitation in schools, and emergency response.

Executed Projects
  • EMIS (Education Management Information System) Modernization (2020–2025) – Digitized school census across all 34 districts; real-time dropout tracking active.
  • Back to School Campaign (2022, post-floods) – Re-enrolled 210,000 displaced children within 90 days; provided 100,000 temporary learning kits.
www.unicef.org
Global Partnership

Global Partnership for Education (GPE)

GPE is the world’s largest multilateral partnership dedicated to education in lower‑income countries. In Balochistan, GPE is a strategic anchor donor, channelling funds through UNESCO and UNICEF under the Balochistan Education Partnership Compact (2024–2028), with a focus on foundational learning, gender equity, and policy reform.

Executed Projects
  • System Capacity Grant (2025–2028) – Developing three provincial policies (Education, ECE, Gender Equality) through UNESCO support.
  • Balochistan Learning Programme (2025–2029, ongoing) – $18.8 million grant via UNICEF to improve learning outcomes in primary and ECE schools, targeting marginalized girls.
www.globalpartnership.org
World Food Programme (WFP)

World Food Programme (WFP)

WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and food security. In Balochistan, WFP implements school feeding programmes that link nutrition to education attendance, particularly in drought-affected and food-insecure districts.

Executed Projects
  • Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (2016–present) – Daily fortified biscuits for 450,000 primary school children in 12 drought-affected districts; reduced gender attendance gap by 18% in target areas.
  • Take-Home Rations for Girls (2021–2025) – Provided monthly food rations to families of 80,000 girls with 90%+ attendance.
www.wfp.org