ESCWA
Plan Type: Sectoral Plan
Member State: Oman
Document Language: English
The "National Strategy for Education 2040" for Oman aims to enhance the education system to meet future national development goals. It focuses on improving education quality, aligning educational outcomes with labor market needs, and promoting research and innovation. The strategy includes reforms in educational management, student progression, quality assurance, and funding, with an emphasis on building capacities and adopting an outcomes-based approach. The plan aims to prepare Omani citizens with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to the country's socio-economic development.
Pillars & Objectives
- Setting an effective organizational structure for education.
- Identifying bodies responsible for strategic planning, policy-making, and implementation.
- Establishing interrelationships within the education system.
- Developing capacities and expertise in educational management.
- Enhancing quality performance through training and capacity building.
- Gradual transfer of administrative and financial responsibilities from the ministry level to schools and higher education institutions.
- Providing training and capacity building to enable institutions to achieve greater autonomy.
- Implementing an outcomes-based approach in educational planning, development, reviewing, and funding.
- Focusing on transparency and effectiveness in resource distribution.
- Emphasizing student competencies and performance evaluation.
