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Below are the Key Functions of the Ministry:

i ) Develop and implement appropriate education policies , laws , regulations and strategies regarding the management and delivery of education  and training , including Sports services within the Sector.

ii ) Plan , Mobilize and ensure availability of resources to support and promote development and service delivery in the entire Sector.

iii ) Ensure equitable and fair allocation , and proper utilization and accountability for all the resources within the sector.

iv ) Ensure formulation and periodic review of the Education system , Sector Strategic Plans and Education and training Curricula and publications.

v ) Establish working and collaboration linkages with Industry and International Fora to ensure relevance of Education and training to the National development aspirations and the International market.

vi ) Coordinate , monitor , evaluate and ensure implementation of all Government Policies and Programmes relating to the Education and Sports Sector.

vii ) Set , disseminate , monitor , periodically evaluate and ensure quality and achievement in the National Education and Sports standards.

viii ) Ensure the establishment of an efficient , effective , fair and credible system of assessment and certification at all levels.

ix ) Ensure timely appointment and effective management of the affairs of the Boards of Governors (BOGS )and Governing Councils ( GCS ) in Education and Training Institutions.

x ) Ensure Implementation of a proper Registration , Licensing and Deregistration system for education and training institutions.

xi ) In liaison and consultation with other stakeholders , ensure a fair and equitable system of allocating and managing National and International scholarship / bursary schemes.

xii ) Establish and maintain an up-to-date Information management and Communication System for the entire sector.

xiii ) Support and promote appropriate professional training and development of the various trainers including cadres of Teachers , Instructors and Tutors.