Central
The Ministry of Education and Higher
Education [H1] is responsible for:
- Drafting plans and regulations;
- Developing and leading the education development strategic plan;
- Managing public schools;
- Overseeing UNRWA and private schools;
- Monitoring education;
- Improving teaching and learning quality and diversity;
- Collaborating with national and international partners;
- Providing infrastructure;
- Establishing research centres in Palestinian universities.
The EU provides advice and finances various education programmes.
The Commission for the Development of
the Teaching Profession is responsible for:
- Developing a comprehensive system and standards for the teaching profession in educational institutions;
- Granting licenses for practicing the teaching profession.
UNRWA provides education and health services in Palestinian refugee camps in the area
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Local
The education tax is one of the few taxes effectively collected by local authorities. It allows for local authorities to construct and manage schools, purchase school books, etc.
Responsible ministries/bodies:
Sources:
- Commission for the Development of
the Teaching Profession
- European Commission 2009 ‘Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in 2009 Progress Report on the Occupied Palestinian Territory’ European Commission 2012 ‘Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in 2012 Progress Report on the Occupied Palestinian Territory’,
- European Commission 2014 ‘Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in 2014 Progress Report on the Occupied Palestinian Territory’
- Ministry of Education and Higher
Education[H1]
- Ministry Of Education and Higher Education Education Strategy 2014-19: A Learning Nation
- Recon Now, 2016 Higher Education System in
Palestine
- UNRWA
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