Ministry of Education (Sudan)

Ministry of Education
Arabic: وزارة التربية والتعليم
Agency overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Sudan
HeadquartersAlneel Avenue, Khartoum, Khartoum State
Minister responsible
Websitewww.moe.gov.sd

The Ministry of Education (Arabic: وزارة التربية والتعليم) in Sudan is responsible for overseeing the education system in the country.[1][2] Their strategy involves providing education in the context of an economic crisis, inflation, and limited availability of commodities, wheat, fuel, and medicine.[1][3] During the transitional period, the Government of Sudan have identified 10 strategic priorities, including sustainable peace, stabilizing the economy, fighting corruption, law and justice, women representation, reform institutions, foreign policy, social development, youth employment, and constitution and elections.[1][4][5]

The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Sudan have different areas of focus within the education sector. The Ministry of Education is responsible for overseeing the general education system in the country. This includes primary, secondary, and vocational education. Their responsibilities typically involve setting educational policies, developing curriculum, and implementing systemic improvements.[6] On the other hand, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is responsible for supervising and controlling public and private higher education institutions. This includes universities and other institutions offering education at the post-secondary level. They also work on promoting the level of higher education to align with global developments.[7]

Further reading

  • "Education 2020" (PDF). UNICEF Sudan.
  • "General Education Sector Strategic Plan: 2018/19 – 2022/23" (PDF). Federal Ministry of Education, Republic of the Sudan. January 2019.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Ministry of Education – Sudan NextGen". Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  2. ^ "EDUCATION IN SUDAN: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES" (PDF). The World Bank. 2021-10-20.
  3. ^ "Sudan Ministry of Education - Students to Progress Directly After Exams Cancelled". Dabanga. 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  4. ^ "Republic of Sudan Ministry of General Education". www.scholaro.com. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  5. ^ "DevelopmentAid". DevelopmentAid. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  6. ^ "Understanding the Distinction: Ministry of Education vs. Independent Non-Governmental Accrediting Agencies". International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-tertiary and Higher Education. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  7. ^ "Republic of South Sudan. Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology. Policy Framework" (PDF).