Sustainable Development Goals

Education in Pakistan → MCQs → Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations General Assembly. The goals address the global challenges related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice to be tackled by 2030.

Pakistan devised a national framework for localization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at district level to improve public social services. Goal 4 of SDGs covers the education related framework to improve the education system. Pakistan’s federal minister of planning, development and reform said, “We believe that SDGs agenda for development is not an international agenda; it is our own agenda. It reflects our ambition and desire to give our people better quality of life. Therefore, we must take ownership of SDGs with complete devotion and passion“.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) National Framework
Goal 4: Quality Education (Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all)

National Priority Targets (by 2030)

1. By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.
Target 2030
Total = 100%
Girls = 100.0%
Boys = 100.0%

2. By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations.
Target 2030
Gender Parity Index (GPI) Primary = 1.0

3. By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy.
Target 2030
Total = 80.0%
Female = 69.0%
Male = 90.0%

4. Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all.
Target 2030: Primary School Infrastructure
Electricity = 53.0%
Drinking Water = 67.0%;
Sanitation = 67.0%

5. By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States.