Islahati Jaiza 01: Punjab Education Reforms

Islahati Jaiza is Tabadlab's latest series focused on analysing past reform efforts. We engage with experts to unpack the successes and failures of previous policies to inform a clearer path for future reform in Pakistan.

How can we put learning at the centre of education reform in Pakistan?

The inaugural episode of Islahati Jaiza traces the legacy of education reform in Punjab and beyond to draw insights for the future.

What should be retained from previous reform efforts? How should policymakers priorise in the future?

Watch the full discussion, and stay tuned for more Islahati Jaiza!

This episode of Islahati Jaiza is directed and produced by Kashif Nadeem, with research and coordination by Fatima Misbah.

00:00 Introduction
04:45 Punjab Education reforms in the last 20 years.
09:00 The genesis of reform.
15:00 How did the Punjab reforms fare from 2018 onwards in terms of pace, innovation, and overall success?
21:50 How has Punjab endured these reforms?
27:20 How can Punjab overcome educational challenges to produce significant positive economic, social, and political outcomes?
33:00 Redefining the role of schools and improving governance systems are necessary to achieve meaningful reforms in learning outcomes?
38:30 Which aspects of reforms in Punjab over the past 2 decades will continue to bring positive changes in the future?
40:15 Can the PEF model continue to grow in Punjab without resolving the debate around its impact on the performance of government schools?
46:00 The way forward for Punjab to address its deepening learning crisis and achieve meaningful reforms.
50:20 Conclusion