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The Third Education Sector Program Project will support the implementation of the second half of the Government's Education Sector Policy Framework, 1998-2005. First, the basic education expansion program will a) better use existing facilities by expanding double-shift and multi-grade teaching; b) construct and rehabilitate classrooms; c) provide trained teachers; d) increase enrollment in the poor areas; and e) improve services for the disabled. Second, the girls'education program will lower the cost of girls'education; enforce sexual harassment policies at schools; provide counseling; and mobilize communities to resolve girls'education problems. Third, improving the quality and relevance of basic education will redesign the curriculum and remove gender bias in instructional materials. Fourth, early childhood development and care (EDCD) will develop an EDCD strategy; increase training for ECDC givers; and get support from NGOs. Fifth, secondary school development program will construct new secondary schools; train teachers; and introduce computer education programs in schools. Sixth, vocational and technical education will set up a labor market information system. Seventh, university education will upgrade existing post-secondary institutions'programs to degree level. Eighth, the adult education program will finance the nongovernmental organizations to implement the program. Ninth, sector management improvement will identify capacity building needs