Private Education

The demand for education has resulted in the proliferation of private institutions offering pre-school to tertiary level education. The expansion of private sector education will usefully supplement public sector efforts. The government therefore encourages and facilitates the setting up of education and training institutions by the private sector.

However, a more effective monitoring of tertiary institutions will be undertaken in order to ensure acceptable standards and quality. Institutions of higher learning will continue to establish and maintain co-operation and linkages with the private sector in various academic programmes, such as research and development activities, the sponsorship of academic and research positions in universities, and on-the-job training for university students. These linkages will ensure that graduates of higher learning institutions will meet the requirements of industry. Closer collaboration with the private sector will also be effected through the establishment of training institutions for specific industries such as wood products, textiles, and construction. Training programmes in these institutions as well as in other public institutions will be oriented to the requirements of industries.