Scribd
Upload
14 views22 pages

Presentation 1

hhhh

Uploaded by

Nadir Ali Jatoi
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
14 views22 pages

Presentation 1

hhhh

Uploaded by

Nadir Ali Jatoi
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 22

PRESENTED BY: NADIR ALI

TITLE:- THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION ON POVERTY


REDUCTION (A FOCUS ON PAKISTAN’S ECONOMY)

INSTITUTION: AERC K.U


Education:- It is the process of learning and
acquiring knowledge and skills.
It is a fundamental human right and a powerful
tool for economic and social development.
FACT AND FIGURES OF EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN

200 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022
2

Pre- 85.0 90.8 87.1 92.3 87.2 87.0 87.0 87.6 87.5 88.0
Primary

Parity indices Enrolmen 80.01 80.5 80.1 81.7 83.4 83.9 84.6 84.7 86.36 87.11 81.3
t rate 5-
16

Tertiary 50.05 53.1 49.1 53.9 60.1 65.8 67.5 67.9 68.8 70.4 69.3
Education

Literacy 63.5 64.8 61.5 64.6 66.5 68.4 70.1 70.9 72.0 73.4 74.0
rate
Partiy Indices
100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0
2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020

Pre- Primary secondary Tertiary Education Literacy rate


Population that has completed primary level or secondary
level
100 •Population that has completed primary level or secondary level.
90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0
2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020

Male Female
POVERTY
• It is a state where a person or community doesn't
have the financial resources or essentials to maintain
a basic standard of living.
POVERTY IN
PAKISTAN
South Asia’s income poverty dynamics compared
to other regions
IMPACT OF EDUCATION ON
POVERTY REDUCTION

• Economic Growth: Education contributes to a skilled


workforce, attracting investment.
• Social Mobility: Education empowers individuals to
break generational poverty cycles.
• Improved Health Outcomes: Educated individuals
make informed decisions, reducing health
expenditures.
• Example: Countries with high literacy rates like Sri
Lanka have significantly lower poverty rates.
• Flowchart linking education → employment → income
growth → poverty reduction.
BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE
EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN

Low Education Budget: Less than 2% of GDP


allocated to education.
Access Issues: Rural and marginalized communities
have fewer schools.
Social Barriers: Gender inequality and cultural norms.
Dropout Rates: Poverty forces children into child
labour.
Political Instability: Education policy inconsistencies.
Extra Example: Bangladesh has outperformed
Pakistan by allocating more resources to education and
implementing robust policies.
GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES
AND PROGRAMS

• Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP):


Cash transfers linked to school attendance.
• Ehsaas Taleemi Wazaif: Scholarship programs
targeting low-income families.
• Provincial Efforts: Punjab Education Foundation,
Sindh Education Reform Project.
• Role of NGOs: TCF (The Citizens Foundation) and
their contribution to primary education.
• Limitations: Funding gaps, insufficient reach, and
monitoring issues.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1.Increase Budget Allocation: Raise education spending to 4-
5% of GDP.
2.Vocational Training: Focus on skill development for
employability.
3.Public-Private Partnerships: Collaborate with NGOs and
private sectors.
4.Address Gender Gaps: Provide incentives for girls'
education.
5.Policy Continuity: Ensure consistent implementation of long-
term education policies.
• Visual: Table comparing current issues with proposed
solutions.
POLICY AND FUTURE
DIRECTIONS

• Align education policies with SDG Goal 4 (Quality


Education).
• Promote inclusive and equitable education through
targeted programs.
• Leverage technology for online and remote learning
in underserved areas.
• Develop a robust monitoring and evaluation
framework to ensure accountability.
CONCLUSION

• Summary: Education is a transformative force,


essential for reducing poverty and fostering
economic growth.
• Call to Action: Collective efforts are needed from
government, private sector, and society to ensure
education for all.
• Quote: “Education is the most powerful weapon
which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson
Mandela
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EDUCATION
AND POVERTY
• Education enhances individual skills, leading to better
job opportunities and higher incomes.
• It contributes to social empowerment, improving
decision-making and quality of life.
• Education reduces economic vulnerability by
increasing access to resources.
• Example: A study in South Asia found a strong
correlation between higher literacy rates and lower
poverty levels.

You might also like