Nepal: Terms of Reference for an Education Sector Needs Assessment
Government-to-Government (G2G) Education Toolkit
This Terms of Reference describes the performance of an education sector needs assessment employed by USAID Nepal to understand the Nepal education country context. Through analysis of programs, policies, practices, and institutional capacities, identification of key strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities would serve as the basis for development of a program to improve reading outcomes in early grades of primary school. Additionally, the research questions used to identify operational issues of primary teacher preparation are included to illustrate the information necessary to serve as the foundation on which to build system capacity to deliver a literacy program.
Under the leadership of the Bureau for Economic Growth, Education and Environment’s (E3) Education Office, the G2G Education Toolkit has been developed to provide this support. The Toolkit includes a literature review; an analysis of lessons learned and best practice; an analytic framework and roadmap; operational tools; and case studies. Additionally, sample G2G operational documents from Missions currently undertaking government-to-government activities will be available to guide field staff.