KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) has concluded a capacity development and technical support project for the Balochistan Assessment and Examination Commission (BAEC) in Quetta.

The initiative was part of the Balochistan Human Capital Investment Project, funded by the World Bank and implemented through the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the government of Balochistan.

The project brought together professionals from BAEC and the Bureau of Curriculum to build institutional capacity in designing and conducting large-scale, sample-based assessments.

Speaking at its closing ceremony, Prof Anjum Halai, Vice Provost at the Aga Khan University, emphasised the broader educational impact of the initiative and said, “Assessments and evaluation in education when designed well, create a wash-down effect that improve teaching and classroom practices.

“Through AKU-EB’s evidence-based, context-sensitive approach to assessment, we are not only building capacity but transforming how education is experienced across national curriculum based schools in Pakistan. This collaboration with BAEC is a strong example of how strategic public-private partnerships can lead to meaningful change.”

In her remarks, Balochistan Education Minister Raheela Hameed Khan Durrani, who was also the chief guest, appreciated the collaboration between AKU-EB and BAEC, describing it as a strong model of institutional partnership.

Published in Dawn, June 29th, 2025