Mindanao's socioeconomic development has been constrained by insurgency and low levels of investment in human and physical development. Achieving universal participation in basic education that is relevant to students representing diverse sociocultural backgrounds will contribute to poverty reduction, restoration of peace, and sustainable socioeconomic development in Mindanao.
The proposed project will complement current education programs in the different regions of Mindanao by improving the delivery of basic education services to depressed, disadvantaged, and underserved areas, thus, furthering the sector goal of promoting equitable access to quality basic education on a sustainable basis while upholding peace and development.