Funding Strategy

Funded to Last

A diversified, sustainable funding model — blending public investment, international support, and partnerships — so the strategy survives beyond any single budget cycle.

Funding Sources

A Blended Model

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Government

Core, predictable funding within the education budget.

🌍

International Grants

IDB, World Bank, UNESCO, Commonwealth, CARICOM programs.

🤝

Public-Private Partnerships

Shared-investment models with accountability.

💻

Technology Partnerships

In-kind tools, training, and infrastructure.

🏢

Private Sector

Industry sponsorship tied to workforce goals.

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Research Funding

Grants for pilots, evaluation, and innovation.

Illustrative Investment Mix

45%

Government core funding

🌍 International grants25%
🤝 Public-private partnerships20%
💻 Tech & private sector10%

Illustrative only — actual mix set with the Ministry & partners.

Investment by Phase (illustrative)

P1
Foundation
P2
Pilot
P3
Expansion
P4
Optimize

Front-loaded foundation, peak at national expansion, then sustaining costs.

Sustainability planning

Open standards (no vendor lock-in), reuse of existing infrastructure, and a shift from project grants to recurrent budget lines ensure the strategy is affordable and durable. ROI is tracked via the M&E framework.