Central

The Ministry of Education is responsible for basic education in Syria. Spending in this area has increased by a multiple of six since 2000.​

Regional

Even though the local administration law does not mention this area of responsibility, the governorates can initiate projects relating to education.

Responsible ministries/bodies:

Ministry of Education 

Sources:

Ministry of Education website

World Bank, "The Road Not Travelled: Education Reform in the Middle East and North Africa", available at: http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/MENAEXT/0,,contentMDK:21617643~pagePK:146736~piPK:226340~theSitePK:256299,00.html (in english)