An Impact Evaluation of Baluchistan Education Endowment Funds (BEEF)

Abstract

Despite having the biggest natural and human resources, Baluchistan lacks opportunities and financial resources. Due to financial constraints, the majority of students in the province sacrifice further education beyond matriculation or intermediate. For these students, there is hope through programs like the Baluchistan Education Endowment Fund(BEEF). The basic purpose of BEEF is to provide financial assistance to the needy students of the province. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact evaluation of BEEF. Aqualitative and exploratory study is conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of BEEF initiatives inpromoting educational opportunities and improving educational out comes for the students of Baluchistan. In this regard, primary datais collected from the top management of the BEEF through semi-structured qualitative interviews. There sults of the study concluded that the BEEF has a positive impact on the development of higher education in the province by providing financial assistance to deserving students. It also contributes to the empowerment of women, provides equal opportunities for education for minorities and transgender, and motivates students to boost their performance. Additionally, there port recommends that the Government of Baluchistan(GOB) maintain funding for the province's talented and intelligent students.

Keywords:BaluchistanEducationEndowmentFunds(BEEF),OECDDAC,ScholarshipPrograms,HigherEducation