Committee Reviews ALECSO Action Plan Midterm
A Qatar-chaired committee has completed the first midterm evaluation of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization's 2023-2028 Action Plan.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Legislative Policy
A committee chaired by Qatar completed the first midterm evaluation of ALECSO's 2023-2028 Action Plan after nine meetings over 11 months. The committee also recommended preparations for the organization's 2029-2034 Action Plan.
Why it matters
The evaluation reviews implementation of the plan and identifies ways to strengthen its objectives and programs. Its findings are expected to inform the next five-year plan.
The committee was established in May 2025 and held nine meetings with 11 Arab countries participating. Its evaluation covered the first phase (2023-2024), reviewed available data for 2025-2026, and proposed improvements for 2027-2028.
The players
Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO)
ALECSO is the Arab League's specialized agency for education, culture and science, which oversees the action plan under evaluation.
State of Qatar
Qatar chairs the committee that conducted the midterm evaluation of the action plan.
The details
The evaluation used document reviews, gap analysis, lessons learned, and measurable performance indicators. The 2029-2034 plan is to be led by ALECSO with support from a specialized non-profit academic or research institution and experts from member states.
Timeline
May 2025: Committee established.
May 2025 to November 2026: Committee held nine meetings over 11 months.
2023-2024: First phase outcomes assessed.
2025-2026: Second phase data reviewed.
2027-2028: Third phase improvements proposed.
Legislative Policy Cycle
The midterm review of ALECSO's 2023-2028 Action Plan follows the organization's five-year planning cycle, with recommendations feeding into the 2029-2034 plan. This mirrors how multi-year regional action plans are reviewed and renewed on fixed schedules.
The evaluation's recommendations will shape the educational, cultural and scientific programs ALECSO runs across member states through 2034. Readers following regional education policy can track the 2029-2034 plan as it is developed.
The takeaway
Multi-year regional plans depend on structured midterm reviews to adjust goals before the next cycle begins. Following the 2029-2034 plan's development will show how the evaluation findings are applied.
What happens next
Preparations for the 2029-2034 Action Plan are underway, drawing on the evaluation findings and input from Arab national committees.
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