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Recommendations

183. The statistical outputs especially the yearbook should be redesigned to have
clear orientation with analytical features which will be directly useful to influence
decision-making or raise public awareness on state and progress/ development of
education in the country. Along with this, other forms of succinct and informative media
such as pamphlets, posters, statistical abstracts with a fixed set of tabulated data or
indicators, graphs and charts with a limited narrative section depicting a simple
overview should be produced for non-technical users.

184. Both ministries should also establish and utilise the Internet to disseminate
the statistics electronically.

Resources (human, equipment and financial) to perform EMIS activities

Findings
185. Inadequate human resources and equipment are one of the main complaints
to perform EMIS activities effectively. Especially at the central level, limited staff
definitely hinders the efficiency and delivery of reliable information in a timely manner.
At the local level, too, only in exceptional circumstances are staff dedicated enough to
carry out statistical operations in addition to their many other responsibilities.
Resources, both human and financial, are not properly and adequately allocated
especially for operational tasks.

186. An appropriate technical skills and work experience for effective development
and operation of EMIS especially in data validation, statistical analysis and reporting are
not present at both the central and local levels. Even at the central level, there is a
shortage of statisticians as well as limited skills of existing staff to conduct analytical
work and to convert the educational data into indicators necessary for planning,
monitoring and evaluating the education system.

187. IT facilities are not properly maintained due to lack of knowledge, awareness
and funding. District offices are equipped with computers and other necessary
equipment; however their sustainability is limited in the absence of proper repair and
maintenance services especially in the rural context.

Recommendations

188. Allot adequate and regular funding to operate the annual school census
properly. A separate budget for conducting this exercise is desirable under a regular
non-developmental budget to assure continuity and sustainability of the process.

189. Develop a guideline on how to properly use and maintain the computer
equipment and provide appropriate training to EMIS staff at all levels.

190. Set up a maintenance budget for I.T. facilities.

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