Dialogue for reducing school dropout ratio

Policymakers and education experts deliberated on strategies to address Pakistan's urgent challenge of school dropouts at a policy dialogue on "Initiating an Early Warning System (EWS) to Identify Students at Risk of Dropout" at the PIE Auditorium.

The event was jointly organised by the Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE) and the Data and Research in Education - Research Consortium (DARE-RC) - a project funded by UK International Development.

With over 26.2 million children aged 5-16 years out of school, the dialogue underscored the importance of innovative, data-driven solutions to improve retention rates and ensure equitable access to education. Central to the discussions was the Early Warning System, a globally recognised framework that uses indicators such as attendance, academic performance, and socio-economic conditions to identify students at risk of dropping out. This enables targeted and timely interventions to prevent dropouts and foster inclusive education.