Introduction and learning objectives
Session Summary
Education Staff Development Program (ESDP): Engaging the Private Sector Overview
Learning objectives
- Understand participants’ learning objectives
- Establishing a monitoring process for meeting the objectives throughout the course
Presenter
Oni Lusk -Stover , WBG
Outline
- Introductions
- Group discussion on participants’ learning objectives of the course
The group activity will encourage participants to share their learning objectives. These will be grouped, with priority learning objectives monitored throughout the course.
Why Invest in EPS?
Session Summary
Why Invest in the Private Sector?
Learning objectives
- Understand the definition of the private sector
- Understand the current evidence on the impact of the private sector
- Recognize the expansion of the private sector in recent years, particularly in low income countries
- Ability to find resources on impact evaluations to support evidence based decision making
Presenter
Harry Anthony Patrinos , WBG
Outline
- Definition of private sector
- Evidence of impact
The speaker will discuss the arguments for investing in EPS as well as the global trends and challenges faced by countries that have engaged the private sector to support learning for all. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.
Nepal: voices from the region
Session Summary
Nepal Private Sector Engagement in School Education
Learning objectives
- Recognize the role of the private sector a given country in the region
- Understand the context and the aims and objectives of the government for private sector engagement
- Explore lessons learned
Presenter
Saurav Dev Bhatta , WBG
Outline
- Understanding the role of the government in regulating the private sector
- Discuss the lessons learned from individual country experience in the region
The speaker will present briefly on the country context, type of engagement and lessons learned
What Matters Most for EPS?
Session Summary
Engaging the Private Sector What matters most?
What Matters Most for EPS Implementation Activity
Learning objectives
- Understand the role of the government in regulating the private sector
- Comprehend the SABER EPS framework and four policy goals
- Ability to use the EPS framework to benchmark a country
Presenter
Oni Lusk-Stover , WBG
Outline
- Understanding the role of the government in regulating the private sector
- Understanding the EPS framework and using the SABER policy intent tools to benchmark Thailand
The speakers will present briefly on the SABER EPS framework and the four EPS policy goals. Participants will then carry out a group exercise using the SABER EPS framework for independent private schools in Thailand.
Indonesia: voices from the region
Session Summary
Indonesia: Achievements in education over the last 10 years
Learning objectives
- Recognize the role of the private sector a given country in the region
- Understand the context and the aims and objectives of the government for private sector engagement
- Explore lessons learned
Presenter
Samer Al-Samarrai , WBG
Outline
- Understanding the role of the government in regulating the private sector
- Discuss the lessons learned from individual country experience in the region
The speaker will present briefly on the country context, type of engagement and lessons learned.
What matters most for EPS: the differences between policy intent and implementation?
Session Summary
What matters most for engaging the private sector: the differences between policy intent and implementation
Learning objectives
- Understand the tools and processes in assessing policy implementation
- Understanding providers
- Identify policy gaps
- Provide policy recommendations
Presenter
Laura Lewis , WBG
Fred Brooker , DfAT
Outline
- EPS implementation tools
- Processes
- East Timor school survey
- Exercise: policy recommendations
The speakers will discuss the process and results of a school survey in East Timor and the contribution of the private sector in providing education for the poor. An exercise on using the results in policy formulation will also be utilized.
Voices from the region: Vietnam
Session Summary
Engaging the Private Sector Vietnam country experience
Learning objectives
- Recognize the role of the private sector a given country in the region
- Understand the context and the aims and objectives of the government for private sector engagement
- Explore lessons learned
Presenter
An Thi My Tran , WBG
Outline
- Understanding the role of the government in regulating the private sector
- Discuss the lessons learned from individual country experience in the region
The speaker will present briefly on the country context, type of engagement and lessons learned.
Understanding the Government: why engage the private sector and how to set the right regulatory environment?
Session Summary
Private Sector Engagement: The Philippines
Key Aspects of American Education to Inform a Charter School Discussion: And U.S. and N.Z. Cases
Learning objectives
- Understand the different aims and objectives of governments when engaging the private sector
- Develop a knowledge of the various implementation issues surrounding private sector engagement
Presenter
Norman LaRocque , Asian Development Bank
Alex Medler , National Association of Charter School Authorizers
Outline
- Regulatory environment
- Implementation issues
Alex will present the case of United States charter schools and the regulatory environment in different states. Norman will present the case of the Philippines, Education Service Contracts and extension of the education system to senior high schools using school vouchers. Discussion will focus on the lessons learned from phase one of the ESC and the implementation of large scale secondary expansion.
Understanding the Political Economy
Learning objectives
- Understand the political economy around private sector engagement
- Make clear arguments for or against the private sector decision making
Session materials not available online
Presenter
Harry Patrinos , WBG
Alex Medler , NACSA
Oni Lusk-Stover , WBG
Outline
Role play exercise:
The facilitator will introduce a scenario for a country. Participants will be asked to present their position on whether the PPP should proceed to a detailed design phase based on the stakeholder group they represent: Teachers Unions, Private Schools Association, World Bank TTL, Private School Unit within the Ministry of Education. A spokesperson from each stakeholder group will then state their position to the panel of the Minister of Finance, Minister of Education and Head of the Prime Ministers Delivery Unit.
Thailand Voucher Schools Activity Sheet
Session Summary
Thailand Voucher Schools Activity Sheet
Thailand Voucher Schools Answer Sheet
Learning objectives
Understand the different oversight mechanisms and the implications for policy dialogue and project outcome indicators
Presenter
Norman LaRocque , Asian Development Bank
Alex Medler , National Association of Charter School Authorizers
Outline
- Different oversight mechanism
- Implementation issues
The speakers will present the oversight mechanisms in the different countries United States and Philippines. Participants will then be asked to take part in an activity to draft initial high level indicators and M&E mechanisms for the RoK charter proposal.
Lessons learned : implications for future projects
Learning objectives
- Reflect on the lessons they learned during the course.
Session materials not available online.
Presenter
Oni Lusk Stover , WBG
Outline
Implications for future work
Participants will be asked to stand up and find someone they have not spoken to during the course. For 3 minutes the first person shares lessons learned/their take away thoughts from the course and then they switch. After one-on-one discussion, participants will discuss as a group how the lessons learned from the course may change future policy dialogue and project design in their respective client countries.
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