Pakistan's youth bulge is both an asset and a liability. Whether it becomes a driver of the economic growth or a burden on national resources depends on the empowerment of youth with the skills of the 21st century and transformed into productive human capital. Unfortunately, Pakistan�s education and employment ecosystem faces complex and interconnected challenges.
Over 4,200 children in Pakistan fell victim to abuse, averaging a distressing 11 cases per day. Coupled with this is the grim reality that nearly 13 million children are trapped in child labor-a number projected to rise to 16 million, driven by the economic aftershocks of the coronavirus pandemic. Pakistan's declaration of an Education Emergency underscores the alarming state of its education system, with 26 million children out of school-the highest globally. This crisis is more than a failure in education; it exacerbates vulnerabilities, exposing children to abuse, exploitation, and neglect.
Pakistan's education system faces a dire crisis, with 26.2 million children out of school and alarmingly low learning outcomes. For a country plagued by such circumstances, data isn't just numbers; it's a critical lifeline. In the latest episode of 'Let's Talk Education' host Areebah Shahid with Dr Shahid Soroya � Director General, Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE) and Zehra Arshad � Executive Director, Society for Access to Quality Education (SAQE) dive into the criticality of data-driven decisions to lift Pakistan from its deep-seated Education Crisis.
Pakistan's education system faces an unfathomable crisis with over 26 million children out of schools. While the country has an asset in the form of its youth bulge, lack of political will to scale up investment in education and equip the children of today with the skills and education for the future is a development challenge and existential threat in the making. The education emergency though announced remains woefully unaddressed. Education Emergency is neither novel to Pakistan nor is the inaction or lack of political will to address the crisis.
Education is the cornerstone of a nation's development, yet Pakistan's education system faces numerous challenges that hinder its progress. The obstacles are significant, from the lack of resources and qualified teachers to outdated curricula. Pakistan's education crisis is marked by high dropout rates and 26.2 million out-of-school children, which demand urgent solutions.
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