Facility Window 1: Demand-driven technical assistance
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Through Window 1, international and national expertise is leveraged to support Sub-Saharan African countries in designing and implementing system reforms and policies, as well as strengthening capacity in areas such as teacher governance, education, and professional development. Ministries of Education or equivalent organisations are eligible to apply for the technical assistance window.
The Facility provides support through Country Action Plans (CAPs), which outline tailored steps for each country. These plans are developed in consultation with local education groups, EU representatives, and other agencies to ensure alignment with national needs and priorities. This component is implemented by Expertise France, Enabel, and EDUFI. During its first phase, the Facility aims to assist at least 25 countries in developing and executing CAPs.