Joint sector reviews are a government-led process bringing different stakeholders together to engage in dialogue, review status, and monitor expenditure, progress, and performance in the implementation of its national education sector plans. Joint sector reviews take a critical look at past achievements as well as bottlenecks in plan implementation and propose forward-looking remedial actions.

This guide has been elaborated for all education decision makers and practitioners wishing to engage in a collaborative process of sector assessment, review, and course correction of the national education efforts. It is rooted in action research, including a literature review, a survey, focus group discussions, and a review of 39 joint sector reviews (see working paper below), and shaped by consultations and knowledge exchange through an iterative peer review process.

A guidance note on Joint Education Sector Monitoring in the Context of COVID-19 is also available.

View related tools:

• Self-assessment tool
• Maturity ladder

Communications materials:

• PowerPoint: Introducing the JSR guidelines
• At a glance: Practical guide for organizing effective joint sector reviews

Cross-country exchange initiative:

• Concept note
• Toolbox

Working paper:

• Key takeaways: Effective joint sector reviews as (mutual) accountability platforms

Country examples