Education Programs

Governor Parlwa's commitment to quality education for all Madang residents

The Governor's Education Vision

Building Minds for the Future

Governor Ramsey Parlwa has prioritized education as a key driver for provincial development, with strategic goals to:

  • Improve literacy rates to 95% by 2027
  • Ensure all children complete basic education
  • Expand access to quality secondary education
  • Develop vocational and technical skills
  • Bridge the urban-rural education gap
2025 Education Goals

By 2025, the Governor aims to have 100% of primary schools with trained teachers and 80% of secondary schools with science labs.

Progress at a Glance

PGK 450M
Education Budget
78%
Primary Enrollment
45
Schools Built/Renovated
1,200
Teachers Trained
60% Complete
30% Ongoing
10% Planned

Primary & Secondary Education

Elementary School Access Program

Active

Building new elementary schools in remote areas to ensure no child walks more than 3km to school.

  • 15 new schools built
  • 5,000 children enrolled
  • Community teacher training
  • School feeding program

High School Infrastructure Upgrade

Active

Modernizing provincial high schools with new facilities and resources.

  • 8 high schools upgraded
  • New science labs in 5 schools
  • Library expansions
  • Teacher housing improvements

Special Needs Education

Pilot Phase

Developing inclusive education programs for children with disabilities.

  • 3 pilot schools equipped
  • Teacher specialization training
  • Accessibility improvements
  • Community awareness programs

Vocational & Technical Education

Madang Skills Training Centers

Active

Five regional centers offering practical skills training for youth and adults.

  • 3 centers operational
  • 2 more under construction
  • 1,500 graduates annually
  • Courses in 12 trades

Agriculture Training Program

Active

Modern farming techniques training for rural communities.

  • Mobile training units
  • 20 demonstration farms
  • 2,000 farmers trained
  • Value-added processing courses

Digital Education

School Computer Labs

Active

Equipping schools with computer labs and digital literacy programs.

  • 25 schools with new labs
  • 1,500 computers deployed
  • Teacher training program
  • Digital curriculum development

E-Learning Platform

Pilot Phase

Online learning resources accessible to all students in the province.

  • 10 pilot schools
  • 500 tablets distributed
  • Localized content
  • Offline access capability

Scholarship Programs

Governor's Merit Scholarship

For top-performing students in provincial high schools

120

Students Awarded Annually

Technical Education Grants

Supporting vocational and technical training

250

Annual Beneficiaries

Teacher Training Scholarships

Improving teacher qualifications

75

Teachers Supported

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