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2007 Ministry of Education Annual Report 6 Policy & Planning Education Department 5/18/2007 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Table of Content Table of Content ......................................................................................................... 1 Abbreviations .............................................................................................................. 3 Director General’s Statement ................................................................................... 4 Vanuatu Education Sector Strategy 2007-2016 .................................................... 7 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training Major Services and Outputs ........................................................................................................... 10 Governing legislations, policies and strategies ............................................... 10 EFA Assessment Report ..................................................................................... 11 Administrative Policies......................................................................................... 11 Education System Structure ............................................................................... 12 Management ............................................................................................................. 21 Quality and relevance of education ................................................................... 22 Development and sustainability of Education, Youth Development and Training services .................................................................................................. 22 Vanuatu Education Management Information System ................................... 23 Assessment of Teachers and students ............................................................ 23 Human Resources, Training and Development .............................................. 24 Human resource constraints .............................................................................. 25 Development Projects ............................................................................................. 25 Statutory Bodies ....................................................................................................... 26 Teaching Service Commission .......................................................................... 26 Non Statutory Bodies ............................................................................................... 27 National Commission for UNESCO ................................................................... 27 Vanuatu Maritime College .................................................................................. 28 Budget management ............................................................................................... 30 Budget ........................................................................................................................ 30 Education Finance ............................................................................................... 31 1.
Statement of Financial Position (for the Vanuatu Government) .......... 33 2.

Statement of Appropriations (for MOE only) ........................................... 40 3.

Statement of Financial Performance (for MOE only) ............................. 41 4.

Statement of Specific Fiscal Risks ............................................................ 48 5.
Statement of Commitments ........................................................................ 48 Contact Officer .......................................................................................................... 49 March 31st 2008 2 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Abbreviations Adult Reproductive Health Australian Agency for International Development Agencies Universities de France Curriculum Development Unit Computer Network Services Division of Administration and Finance Division of Basic Education Diploma in Education for Secondary Anglophone Teachers British Development Fund for International Developments Division of Policy and Planning Services Division of Secondary Tertiary and Further Education Examination Assessment Unit Early Childhood Education Education For All Education Management Information System European Union Vanuatu Education Development Projects Gross Enrolment Ratio Government Investment Projects Ministerial Budget Committee Millennium Development Goals ARH AusAID AUF CDU CNS DAF DBE DESA DFID DPPS DSTFE EAU ECE EFA EMIS EUVED GER GIP MBC MDGs MYDT Ministry of Youth Development and Training NEC NGOs NZAID PAHP PEIP Primary Education Improvement Project PRIDE Pacific Initiatives for the Delivery of basic Education PSC RTCs SIL SWAp Sector Wide Approach TVET TSC TSCU Training and Scholarship Coordination Unit UNESCO USP VASTEP VASANOC Vanuatu Amateur Sports and Athletics National Organization United Nations Education Science and Culture Organization University of the South Pacific Vanuatu/Australia Secondary Teachers Education Project National Education Commission Non Government Organizations New Government Zealand Aid Pacific Action for Health Project Public Service Commission Rural Training Centers Summer Institute of Linguistics Technical Vocational Education and Training Teaching Services Commission Committee Value Added Tax VAT VEMIS Vanuatu Education Management Information System VESAP Vanuatu Education Support Action Plan VESS Vanuatu Education Sector Strategy VRDTCA Vanuatu Rural Development and Training Community Association Volunteer Services Association Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education Vanuatu Institute of Technology Vanuatu Institute of Education VSA VITE VIT VIOE March 31st 2008 3 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Director General’s Statement 31 March 2007 Hon.
Leinafau TASO, MP- Minister of Education Hon.

Roro SAMBO, MP- Minister of Youth Development and Training Ministry of Education, Youth Development and Training Port Vila Dear Honorable Ministers, I have the honour in submitting to you the 2007 Annual Report of the Ministry of Education together with the Ministry of Youth Development and Training.
This report has been prepared under subsection 20 (1) (L) of the Public Service Act of 1998 and in accordance with the guidelines for the preparation of Annual Reports referred to in this subsection and related documents issued by the Public Service Commission.

This year has been another challenging period.

A lot has been done in the previous year to review the 2004-2006 corporate Plan.
The VESS builds on the strengths of the previous plans but also moves into a new future where Ni-Vanuatu people take fuller control of the development agenda for education.

Year 2007 was also a land mark for the Education Sector as the Ministry adopts a new approach in addressing key issues.

This year the ministry has been working tirelessly with each set up taskforce, to priorities the programs that are to be undertaken in each VESS goals.
It has adopted another sub-document known as the Vanuatu Education Support Action Plan (VESAP).

The document outlines the priority program to be carried out, its rationale, the actions that are to be taken and also the cost of implementing the program.

This restructure of the Ministry of Education was approved on the 14th March 2007 by the Public Service Commission.

The proposed new structure is consistent with the VESS.
Key tasks and resources will be progressively decentralized from the Department of Education in Vila to the six Provincial Education Offices.

The five Director positions will be reduced to two and a new HRD Unit will be established, headed up by a Principal Education Officer.
It is hoped that these three senior positions will be advertised and recruited by August, and that most other positions will be resolved by end of the year Other Major significant event that has occurred this year saw the launching of the National Sports Policy and the National Youth Policy by the Ministry of Youth Development Sports and Training.
Also in November 2007, the first ever National Youth Forum was held and a draft National Youth Charter was drafted in an effort to re-establish the National youth council.

With all these relative achievements, one can look back with a lot of satisfaction.

Nonetheless, as we can see that, there is certainly a lot of challenges yet to come and I sincerely hope that we can still keep moving forward in that positive direction.
March 31st 2008 4 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report At this stage, I wish to thank the team of people who have worked tirelessly in realizing the changes that have taken place to date.

First of all to yourselves as Ministers responsible, for not only rendering me your full support, but in particular for the level of wisdom expended in navigating the changes, culminating in the successes we have experienced to date.
The political advisors made the most difference in working together as a strong team in terms of unconditional support that was rendered.

The Directors, both Principals of VIT and Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education (VITE) and the Secretary to the TSC, the PEO’s and the general staff have all contributed in their very unique ways in realizing these positive changes.
Honorable Ministers, the two Ministries as you are fully aware, are still going through major changes and I strongly believe that those changes as they unfold, will be of significant benefit not only to the school children of Vanuatu but Also for the youth and adult population at large in the years to come.

Yours sincerely, Daniel Lamoureux Director General March 31st 2008 5 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Fig.
1 An Overview of the Revised Structure of Education Minister Education of Political Advisors National Education Commission Teaching Commission Service Education Authorities VITE Council Secretariat for Education Commissions and Councils Secretariat Internal Audit Director General of Education Secretariat National Education Advisory Council Vanuatu National Commission for UNESCO Universities VIT Council VNTC (formal TVET) National and MoE HRD Planning & Scholarships Division of Corporate Services Division of Education Services SCHOOLS TEACHERS & STUDENTS Finance & Accounts Budgeting Planning/Research Monitoring & Evaluation and EMIS Facilities/Asset Management Procurement Provincial Education Coordination Basic Education Pre-school & Primary Education Secondary Education Junior Secondary, Senior Secondary & Pre-tertiary & TVET Schools Improvement & National Initiatives Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment March 31st 2008 6 Examinations & Assessment Examinata Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Vanuatu Education Sector Strategy 2007-2016 The primary purpose of the government’s education policy is to create a system, which provides opportunities for knowledge and skills acquisition to enhance a harmonious and peaceful society and promote sustainable way of life.
Improving access to and raising standards of education and training and grounding education in Ni-Vanuatu culture and belief Over view of sector The Education Sector comprises:  Over 500 schools, 797 kindergartens, and several national institutions which, under the leadership of school committees and councils and the support of parent-teacher associations, deliver education services to over 65,000 students.
 The sub-sectors of early childhood education, primary education, secondary education, technical vocational education and training (TVET), distance education, and tertiary education.

 National services such as teacher training, curriculum, examinations, and the national scholarships office.

 National advisory groups such as the National Education Commission and the National Education Advisory Council.

 The Teaching Service Commission.


 Education Authorities, notably the churches which are registered to manage some schools.

 The Department of Education and six Provincial Education Offices and their Boards which provide overall leadership, management, monitoring and evaluation of the sector.
Vision for Vanuatu Education Our vision is for a caring education system which provides every young person with the lifelong skills, values, and confidence to be self-reliant and to contribute to the development of Vanuatu, and which works in partnership with all stakeholders to provide well-managed schools.
The Republic of Vanuatu is proud of its unique identity and is committed to the development of good citizenship through the provision of a relevant, adaptable, quality driven and student centred education system, which takes into consideration the uniqueness of each child.
The Ministry of Education recognises that education is the shared responsibility of education authorities, communities and parents and will provide system, which is accommodating and inclusive and which will lead to self-development and self- realisation for the young people of Vanuatu.

This entails the provision of well-trained teachers, adequate teaching materials and appropriate infrastructure to meet local educational and training needs.
March 31st 2008 7 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Mission Our mission is to provide student-centred education that is accessible, relevant, sustainable, responsive, and of good quality, to guarantee every young person:  Pre-school and basic education to year 8, including literacy, numeracy, life skills, and livelihood skills, respect for our history and culture, and respect for human rights;  Expanded opportunities for secondary, technical, tertiary and higher education;  Support for parents and communities to participate in and manage their schools;  A well-managed and accountable education system which focuses on building the human resources of Vanuatu, improving learning, living, and working opportunities, and enabling young people to contribute to the productive sectors in both rural and urban areas.
Student Outcomes at the End of Basic Education All students who successfully complete Year 8 will be able to contribute to development within their family and community and be able to continue their education or return to education at a later date.
They will have:  Literacy o o Be able to communicate in English and French In vernacular, and  Numeracy; and  Life Skills o Traditional knowledge and skills o Health and nutrition o Basic self-confidence and discipline o Practical skills for sustainable development and rural living including food security o Enterprise skills for generating and managing money Student Outcomes at the end of Secondary and TVET All students who successfully complete Year 12 or higher will be able to gain employment in the formal economy or in public and community service, develop self- employment and income-generation opportunities, and/or continue on to higher education, through skills in  Communication and fluency in vernacular, English and French  Mathematics and science  Enterprise and business skills  Computers and information technology  Self-confidence and self management and lifelong learning  A good understanding of the world of work, career and course choices, and specific skills as identified in the National HRD Plan to contribute to the productive sectors March 31st 2008 8 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Student Outcomes at the End of Higher Education Students, who successfully complete a diploma, a degree, or a post degree program, will be able to gain employment in the formal economy and public service.
With experience and regular updating of their skills, they will be able to secure promotion, move into management and government positions, and develop new schemes and opportunities for economic and social development Goals 2007 - 2016 1.

Achieve universal primary education completion, strengthen literacy, languages, and numeracy, and develop a national pre-school curriculum and pre-school teacher training program 2.
Continue to expand and improve affordable bi-lingual secondary, technical, and higher education which meet national and international standards.

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Provide more relevant and accessible curriculum, materials and assessment systems 4.

Provide qualified, productive and well-supported teachers for every school and strengthen the professional competence of teachers 5.
Bring the education, management and facilities of every school up to a sustainable minimum standard, able to provide a safe and caring learning environment, and continuously improving its services 6.

Strengthen the effectiveness, productivity, accountability, transparency, governance, and decentralization of the education system and build capacities for results-based management at all levels 7.
Strengthen partnerships at national, provincial and local levels, and empower school communities Cross-Cutting Issues  Access and equity: targeted measures to address inequities in access and achievements, and a special focus on women, poverty alleviation, rural and remote areas, people with disabilities, and young people in urban settlements.

 Communication and involvement: an approach based on improving communication and participation across the sector.
 Sustainability and the Vanuatu way: respect for language, culture, history and indigenous knowledge.

Local solutions for local problems through building self- reliance and aid effectiveness.
Values  Students and schools first  Transparency, fairness, equity, and respect  Professionalism and accountability, focused on results  Grounded in the best of Ni-Vanuatu culture and open to the knowledge of the world  A team/ family approach March 31st 2008 9 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training Major Services and Outputs The Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training has the overall responsibility for the development of Vanuatu’s Formal and Non-formal Education and training systems.
In order for the Ministries to achieve their goals outlined in the vision statements, they continue to ensure that; 1.

The two sectors are governed by proper legislations, policies and are well instituted.

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All eligible people in Vanuatu are access to the Education and training services 3.

Necessary and sufficient teaching, learning and training materials are available in schools and in other institutions.

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The learning materials are relevant to our social and economic situations and needs.

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There is continued development and sustainability at all levels of the Ministries.

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There is continuous assessment of teachers and students performances in schools 7.

There is sufficient and committed manpower.

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The budget allocated is managed accordingly.

Governing legislations, policies and strategies Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
It shall promote understanding, tolerance, and friendship amongst all nations, religious groups… for the maintenance of peace.

Article 26 Universal Declaration of Human Rights Sector Policies and Strategies Vanuatu has placed a high priority on education.

The sub-title of the new Priorities and Action Agenda (PAA) 2006 – 2010 is: An educated, healthy and wealthy Vanuatu.
The national vision is: By 2015 Vanuatu will have achieved a significant increase in real per capita incomes, along with a steady growth in levels of employment.

Within the region, Vanuatu will be among the leading countries in achieving the Millennium Development Goals in education, health, environmental management, and other key social indicators.
Public sector reforms will have raised standards of governance, levels of productivity in the civil service, and will have resulted in higher standards of service and managerial accountability.

Through continuing structural reform, Vanuatu will have established an effective, enabling environment to sustain the private sector growth, which it aims to achieve in output and employment.
(Draft PAA 2006 – 2010) The VESS recognizes that the education sector must strike a balance between its roles in:  Alleviating poverty and achieving universal primary education completion for all young people.

March 31st 2008 10 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report  Developing the human resources of the nation to enable young ni-Vanuatu to build sustainable self-reliant futures and to participate in the productive sectors in both rural and urban settings.
 Supporting and teaching history, culture and traditional knowledge.

 Opening up the door to the knowledge, new technologies, and opportunities of the world.

This balancing is the basis of the VESS.

It is why the MoE must continue to work openly with all stakeholders.

The preparation of the VESS has highlighted the need for further policy work and amendment to legislation and regulations.
The proposed policy objectives and indicators are listed below and will be the basis of policy and legislative work in 2007 - 2009.

EFA Assessment Report Information System The revised and updated version for the Education for All Assessment Report was published in 2004.
The goals of EFA are now well integrated into the national education plan therefore monitoring and evaluation will be fully carried out from 2008 when the Education Management the supervision of the EFA coordinator, the review focused on Education as a fundamental right for all children and that it is vital to achieving economic prosperity and social welfare.
Education and youth development are an investment in the future of our country, and are the major contributing factors to economic prosperity (through providing a literate and skilled workforce) and social stability.

It took into account the implementation of various documents such as the EFA action plan, Rethinking Vanuatu Education and the Priorities Action Agenda.

is up and operational.


Under The National EFA mid decade assessment aims to identify problems, issues, policies and strategies of education reform to ensure that education will reach the un-reached groups and the goals of the EFA fully addressed by 2015.

The theme of the assessment is therefore reaching the un-reached”, focuses on quality and equality in access and participation in achieving each of the six goals of EFA.
This year the Education for All, workshop on the Mid Decade Assessment (MDA) in the pacific was held in port Vila on the 29th of June to the 3rd of July.

The workshop was held for pacific countries to initiate in-country preparation for and actual work on the MDA.

Administrative Policies The two departments have been implementing a number of policies formulated since 2003 to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in their operations.
The Teacher posting criteria for both primary and secondary school teachers is based on the following teacher to student ratio.
The approved prescribed numbers of teacher- student ratios are: 1:30 for a primary school (years 1-6); 1:25 for a community secondary school (years 7-8); 1:25 for a junior secondary and vocational schools (years 7-10); 1:25 for a junior secondary schools (years 7-10); March 31st 2008 11 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report 1:25 for a senior secondary schools (years 11-13/14); 1:25 for technical schools, (years 11- 12/13) Other administrative policies for Primary education developed are; Maintenance Policy and Open Distant Learning Policy.
Distance Education is a section under the Division of Secondary Technical and Further Education (DSTFE) entrusted the disadvantaged and to give second chance learning opportunities for those who are in very difficult circumstances to access basic and secondary education or to re-enter the formal system.

This year the Distant Education finally produced its policy and a Plan of Action for Open and Distant Learning.
to establish distance mode of learning for The Ministry is embarking on transition from 6 to 8 years of basic education where selected primary schools have become center schools introducing year 7 and subsequently year 8 in 2007.

Subsequently secondary schools are phasing out year 7 and 8 which will see secondary education commencing from year 9 in 2008.
Education System Structure The Education system of Vanuatu comprises:  Basic Education: includes Pre school years K1-K2 and Years 1 to 8  Junior Secondary Education: Years 9 to 10  Senior Secondary Education: Years 11 to 13/14  Technical Education: Years 7 - 12  Tertiary Education (USP etc) The MOE will continue to review its structure to make best use of resources including those in the community, to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, and to devolve responsibilities to the provinces.
Note that the 2007 primary school enrolment figure only accounts for the Basic Education in the diagram below.

The tertiary figure accounts for those that are on scholarship only in the year 2007.

The figure includes the new scholarship awardees and the continuing students.
Tertiary 288 Students Secondary Education 15,132 Students March 31st 2008 12 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Basic Education 37,948 Students Access to Basic Education Although basic education covers the first two years of Pre School, it is still not recognized as part of the formal education.
This was particularly because all the pre schools were run and owned by the communities and the activities differ from school to school depending on the availability of their resources.

More work has been done to upgrade a lot of the pre schools in to model Pre School with some sort of set standards.

Negotiations are also underway to give recognition to them in the coming years.
The Ministry with the coordination of the National Pre-school services has recorded a total 0f 647 which is a decrease by 197 Pre-schools compared to 844 in 2006.

Most of these established Pre School are community own or individually based.

Figures are known to be fluctuating depending on the support and needs.

Further to this, enrolments are also known to vary between seasons of the year.
The issue of equity to access education is an indicator of ensuring equal opportunities for both male and female in education.

Pre school statistics:  11,349 child are enrol in the pre school  5,888 are male  5461 are female Primary school statistics  37,948 children were enrolled in the primary school;  19,969 were male  17,979 were female .
The issue of providing quality education to the children in schools is another major step that the Ministry of Education is working more closely with its stakeholders to address.

The sole responsibility to ensure that teaching provided is of good quality.

One of the main aims of the Ministry of education is to ensure that all teachers placed in the field are qualified.

Moreover various steps have been taken to enhance teaching skills through various projects.
For example, currently the ministry embarks on the PEIP (Primary Education Improvement Project) funded by PRIDE (Pacific Regional Initiative for the delivery of basic Education).

The PEIP is the Ministry of education upgrade initiative that takes place in the islands.

The recorded number of Primary school teacher in total in 2006 stood at 1,322.
Apparently there is no efficient available data to show the total number of primary March 31st 2008 13 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report teacher trained and the qualifications they have acquired.

However with the introduction of VEMIS, we hope to capture most of the details about teachers that are of importance to the quality of education provision.

The student teacher ratio (STR) for the primary schools is 1:30.
Access to Secondary school  15,132 pupil were enrolled in the primary school;  7,609 were male  7,523 were female Examination results This year, the selection of year 6 children for years 7 were done at the provincial level therefore the data is not available to us.

The 2006 baseline data recorded a total of 762 secondary school teachers altogether this year.

73% of the total teachers were trained and 23% were untrained.
458 were permanent, 207 are temporary, and 58 volunteer and 39 were of unknown status.

The student teacher ratio (STR) for the secondary is 1:14, based on 762 teachers and 10,958 students.

The graph below shows the enrolment trend for the primary and the secondary enrolment from 1991 to 2005.

The graph below shows the trend of the gross enrolment rate for both primary and secondary from year 2000-2005.
March 31st 2008 14 Primary and Secondary enrolment, 2002-200701000020000300004000050000200220032004200520062007YearsEnrolmentPRISEC Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Source: MOE and Population projection figures from SPC.

Though we continue as indicated by the line graph (graph 1) to increase enrolment (i.e.
5% this year), the overall national school age population and total enrolments remains parallel implying that we continue to maintain intake due to the national population growth.

In lower and the upper secondary levels of education we continue to enroll only 40 percent of those who completed year 6.

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Higher education through the University of the South Pacific and specifically its centres and sub-centres in Vanuatu and through the Pacific region with the cooperation of the UNC and the AUF.
Training and Scholarships Coordination Unit (TSCU) The function of the Training and Scholarship Coordination Unit (TSCU) is to coordinate and implement the tertiary training needs of the Vanuatu government, provided through scholarships.

The Vision that is kept as a target is striving for excellence in educating professionals for the development of Vanuatu.
The unit ensures that the TSCU is committed to the provision of higher education through scholarships for appropriately qualified Ni Vanuatu in a manner that is accountable, transparent and equitable to all.

2007 NEW SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES The total number of new awardees in 2007 was 104.

The majority of these new award holders study in various institutions within the Pacific regional countries of Fiji, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Western Samoa and Vanuatu.
A few of the new awardees, though, study in various universities in Australia, China and New Zealand.

March 31st 2008 15 National Gross Enrolment Rate (GER) in Primary and Secondary020406080100120200520062007YearRates (%)PRISEC Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report 2007 New Awardees Program and Courses The new awardees were engaged at different program of studies.
The majority of them were undertaking the undergraduate programs of studies, mainly at the Bachelor’s degree level, while a few were doing the lower level undergraduate programs, such as a certificate or a diploma.

In addition, there were also a few of the students who were undertaking their various studies at the higher or post-graduate level programs.

2007 New Awardees by Sex In 2007, there were 69 male students and 35 female counterparts.
This difference in number between the male and female reflected in part, the applications that were received from the two categories.

There were more males who applied in 2006 than the females.

It reflected as well, the quality of applications that were received.

There were more qualified males than the female applicants in 2006.
March 31st 2008 16 2007 New Awardees Study Programs915341020406080100Undergrad DegreeMasters DegreePG DiplomaUndergrad DipUndergrad Cert Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report 2007 New Awardees by Sponsors The major sponsors of the new awardees in 2007 were, as usual, the AusAID, the NZAID, the VGFS, the French Government and the Chinese Government.

Scholarship awardees by Province, 2007.


Grouping them by province show how each province of Vanuatu is contributing to the scholarship program and towards tertiary education of the country.

Everyone is reminded that provincial distribution of awardees is not based on any political, social or economic ground of each province, but on the academic merit of each applicant.
March 31st 2008 17 2007 New Awardees By SexMale, 69, 66%Female, 35, 34%2007 New Awardees Per SponsorAusAID, 33, 31%NZAID, 31, 30%VanGov, 26, 25%FrGov, 9, 9%ChGov, 5, 5%2007 New Awardees by ProvinceTorba, 2, 2%Malampa, 35, 34%Shefa, 16, 15%Sanma, 14, 13%Penama, 28, 27%Tafea, 9, 9% Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report 2007 ONGOING SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS The number of continuing students on scholarship in 2007 was a total of 184.
These continuing awardees were attending various institutions in the Pacific with a fewer number in the other countries outside the Pacific region.

By the end of the year, there were quite a number of scholarship award variations which included, 55 students who graduated from their studies, 1 upgrading of award, 1 deferral of award, 12 incomplete program of studies, 6 suspension of awards, 23 extension of awards and there were also 27 terminations of awards.
Terminations The 2007 terminations in terms of number from each institution of study revealed that the UNC had 12 students whose awards were terminated, followed by USP with 10 students and the FSM and the FIT had 3 and 2 award terminations respectively.

All terminations were based on poor academic performances of the students, which have resulted in the respective students not meeting the award continuation criteria.
March 31st 2008 18 2007 Continuing Students by ProvinceTorba, 3, 2%Penama, 64, 34%Tafea, 18, 10%Shefa, 27, 15%Sanma, 16, 9%Malampa, 56, 30% Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report GRADUATES OF 2007 Despite the fact that, at the end of each academic year, there are students whose awards would be suspended, deferred or even some whose awards will have been expired without completing study programs, in addition to those whose awards would be terminated there are always many students who would be successful at the end of the year and therefore, would graduate from their study programs.
In 2007, there were 54 of such graduates.

These graduates as separated by gender show that there were 20 females and 34 male counterparts.

Dividing the graduates by sponsor shows that there were 7 who were funded by the French Government, 5 by the Vanuatu Government, 18 by the AusAID and 24 by the NZAID.

Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education (VITE) Statistics This year VITE (Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education) recorded a total enrolment of 130 primary and secondary trainee teacher altogether.
The total primary trainee teacher is 81 and 49 for secondary.

For primary cycle, there are 56 Anglophone and 25 Francophone teacher trainees altogether.

In the secondary cycle, there are 28 Anglophone and 21 francophone.

Given efforts to improve access to education opportunities, the Ministry is also aware and monitoring the effective use of facilities available through continuous collection and analysis of school data compiled by the DPPS.
March 31st 2008 19 2007 Terminations by SexFEMALE, 8, 30%MALE, 19, 70%2007 Graduates by Gender34, 63%20, 37%MALEFEMALE Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report The trainee teachers of the primary comprises of 48 males and 33 females.

The secondary constitute of 30 males and 19 females.

For the Anglophone primary cycle, there are 38 males and 18 females.

On the other hand the Francophone primary cycle constitute of 10 males and 15 female trainees.
In the secondary cycle, there are a total of 16 male and 12 female Anglophone trainees and 14 male and 7 female Francophone trainees.

Primary Secondary Teacher Trainee Anglophone Francophone Total Male Female Totals Male 38 10 48 16 14 30 18 15 33 56 25 81 Female Totals 12 7 19 28 21 49 In 2005, the Vanuatu institute of teacher education did not recruit any teacher trainee, therefore leaving us with no report on the number of graduated trainees this year.

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Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) providing a second chance for basic education to school drop-outs through the Vanuatu Community Certificate, and Year 11 and 12 alternatives through the Vocational Foundation Certificate, and higher level certificates and diplomas to meet the needs of the formal economy and as an alternative pathway to higher education.
Vision for Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) A demand driven, coordinated, cooperative, and continually improving TVET system A TVET system provides lifelong and practical opportunities to develop skills and values for self-reliance and to participate in the building of the economy and a productive and well-governed nation.
The goal of TVET is to contribute to Vanuatu’s economic and social development and the alleviation of poverty, increasing skills development opportunities relevant to national, provincial and community needs.

The purpose of TVET is to strengthen and extend provision of skills development and training, targeting support to the MoE, MYD&T, VNTC, VIT and selected providers in Port Vila in the provinces within strengthen quality assurance measures at system and provider level.

Goals of the TVET system 1.


Strong and effective policy, coordination, recognition, and support for the Vanuatu’s TVET system 2.

Expanded range of practical, high quality and relevant competency-based TVET courses to meet the development needs for the formal, informal and non-formal economies, and to promote self-employment and self-reliance.

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Expansion and strengthening of TVET training in the rural areas and to meet Provincial development needs.
March 31st 2008 20 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report 4.

A strong Vanuatu Institute of Technology and other formal TVET providers, with a long term vision of a single, sustainable, multi purpose, multi-campus national institute 5.

Strong, community responsive, non-formal TVET groups providing various learning opportunities and services for empowerment, community development, and improvement of quality of life 6.

An accessible and equitable TVET system 7.


Sustainable funding for the TVET system, both formal and non-formal The TVET strengthening sector has done a lot to improve and enhance the skills of the various sub-sector of the education in Vanuatu.

Not only for those in the formal economy but also for those in the provinces, communities and other partnership organizations that work more closely in educating people.

One of the major activities of the year is on training of the trainers.
That is delivering expert exercise and trainings to individuals and groups to enhance their work performances in various working places.

Although most training of trainers participants are from the RTCs (Rural Training Centres) and the formal sector, there is also a growing number from the communities and the other organizations like the youth challenge and world vision.

This two are examples of organizations that work very closely with youths in rural areas.
TVET also provides trainings to public servants in order to enhance their work place performances.

This year, a group of senior education officers undertook the front line management training program to improve their work place performances at their various working places.

Management Provision of teaching and learning materials This year, the pre school coordinators throughout the country have run several awareness programs on the importance of ECE.
Bridging program is another new initiative taken by the MoE to close the gap between Preschools and Class 1s so there is a smooth transition for the children at the end of 2 years in the preschool.

The Ministry ensures that sufficient quantitative and relevant teaching and learning materials is in place through continuous development, editing, illustration, production and distribution of textbooks by the Curriculum Development Unit (CDU) – a section under the Vanuatu Institute of Education (VIOE).
A number of books have been produced this year, which some are ready for approval by the National Education Commission.

The Curriculum Development Unit prepared new curriculum materials for the Year 7 and 8 Basic Education.

For each subject to be taught, there are a panel of teachers who are in charge of writing the new materials.

For some subjects the syllabus are the same as the existing Year 7, however for others there are some slight changes.
A monitoring committee has been set up to check through the content and the form of the syllabuses.

They made recommendation to the Basic Education steering Committee.

The BESC has then presented the overall Year 7 syllabus to National Education Commission for approval for use in schools in 2006.

The Secondary schools in particular continue to order their books overseas, as it is cheaper.

We continue to encourage use of private printing houses due to printing capacity problems with the CDU printers.
March 31st 2008 21 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Quality and relevance of education The Ministry of Education continues to work towards an education system envisioned by our vision statement.
We fully support the ideas of Millennium Development Goals, “Education for All” and “Re-thinking Vanuatu Education” initiative as the first major step to review the whole education system in terms of our cultural values, social and economic practices and the capacity of the department.

The 7th National EFA Coordinators’ Meeting/Mid-Decade and Assessment Planning Meeting this year, in Apia, Samoa, addresses a further development of the “Inclusive Education” as a strategy for reaching EFA.
Its emphasis is about reforming education systems but more importantly it is about promoting the RIGHTS of all children to education.

In the meantime a Quality Assurance Manual Committee comprising VIOE and DPPS officers was set up to develop a manual for primary and secondary schools and it has drafted the manual with the assistance from the UNESCO/DFID Education For All project in Vanuatu.

This document was published and used this year.


The review and updating of text books used in classrooms is our continuous effort to improve quality and as mentioned earlier, CDU has done a lot of work on it this year.

Other major measures to improve quality and performance include workshops, conferences and trainings for teachers and administrative officers.
Development and sustainability of Education, Youth Development and Training services The Director General’s office has the overall responsibility for effective implementation of the Government’s education and training policies.

The Director General supervises the seven Directors with the office of the National Commission for UNESCO (refer to the organisational chart).

Currently all Directors position are on the acting basis, as the department is currently under the restructure.
The Ministry is working towards coming up with the new structure that will bring together some of the existing divisions to work closely.

To date, each division’s Acting director is entrusted to ensure effective and efficient management of resources there in.

Generally, the major activities include budgeting and management of facilities, equipment and human resource, policy formulation, coordination and monitoring of activities in the central office, provinces and also in the schools.
Development and sustainability of the sectors to a large extend is a collective effort of the government, the aid donors and other stakeholders.

Assistance to education physical and technical developments has been from donor agencies (refer to development projects), communities and institutions.
This year there has been a wider consultation with the government and non-government organizations as VRDTCA, which is the umbrella body for RTC’s (Rural Training Centers), World Vision, VANGO, the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, and aid donors to name a view in development of the TVET Master Plan.

The education partners are very well represented in the Education For All (EFA) forum and meetings.
At the end of every year, a Senior Education Officers Conference is held to discuss major and specific issues to be implemented the following year.

However this year the SEO conference was not held, simply because the Ministry and its entire staff are March 31st 2008 22 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report focused on carrying out the SWAp processes which begins with the provincial consultations.
There is continuous monitoring through field visits, conferences, collection and analysis of data on various education needs that includes special, distance, technical, vocational and the conventional education.

Last year a more genuine survey form was designed for this years use to collect statistical data in all schools.

The design survey form covers all the areas that the Ministry collects yearly data on.
The Division of Policy and Planning Services has been working in collaboration with other divisions to develop workable matrices of various documents developed under the Ministry of Education.

The focus is to bring a limit to development of different planning documents and policies which should assist the Ministry derive a more realistic document.

Vanuatu Education Management Information System Towards this end of this year (2006) a team of technical personnel arrived and set up with the DPPS.
The team helped specifically in setting up a data management information system previously known as EMIS (Education Management Information System).

This system has the advantages of using standard Microsoft and Excel software and has been developed specifically for use in Pacific island countries.

To date, the same system is used in the neighbouring Solomon Islands and Kiribati.
The team are currently working closely with the IT staffs and the policy and planning staffs to ensure the system hardware are installed properly and proper and efficient school statistics data are incorporated into the system.

The system is formally known now as the Vanuatu Education Management Information System (VEMIS).

VEMIS is a data base which can hold vast quantities of information and can store all Education data in one place and can be accessible to everyone.
The current thinking of the Ministry about data is to streamline the data collecting processes to have an accurate and timely data that can be used for policy development, planning and decision making.

The data will also be used to inform the Vanuatu Education Sector Strategy (VESS) towards the achievement of the VESS goals and the feedback of the implemented programs.

The first phase of the project ends this year.

The initial second phase of the VEMIS project will begin later on in 2008 or early 2009.
There is in place a Human Resource Information System used by the Personnel Section of the Department of Education.

DAF has conducted a review on teacher housing allowances to ensure housing allowances paid to teachers renting private houses are justified.

The Division has also engaged itself on the review of the current organizational structure as a cost saving measure and also to ensure it is inline with the Education Act.
The work of the National Sports Council continues to be under the Division of Youth and Sports.

It continues to supervise maintenance works of sporting grounds, buildings and facilities, which have been contracted to two separate local companies and Management of sporting facilities through collection of fees.
Assessment of Teachers and students There are two major mechanisms in place for measurement of students and teachers performances; the Examination and Assessment Unit (EAU) coordinates national March 31st 2008 23 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report examinations in years 6,8,10,12,13/14 and the Inspectorate Services is in charge of schools developments and teachers performances.
This year the EAU uses a new method of student selection and student summary results is shown in table 5.

There are comments that the new selection method needs further review.

themselves in specific projects such as researching The Inspectors have visited fewer schools this year and production of teacher and school’s reports were carried out effectively.
Apart from these the inspectors have into reading for involved francophone students, under the “Au Bord du Lagon” (ABL) Scheme; conducting feasibility study on book flood and its teacher training in French primary and secondary schools; conducting awareness on Basic Education Reform; assisting in developing VANSTA Test; and assisting in training of tutors for In-service training program that involves Zone Curriculum Advisors (ZCA’s) and the Provincial Education Officers (PEOs).
Human Resources, Training and Development The Ministry of Education manages the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) employees (public servants and teachers respectively).

The employees and their working status are outlined in the tables below.
Teachers by Language of Instruction Teachers by Level of teaching qualification March 31st 2008 24 ProvinceAnglophoneFrancophoneTotalAnglophoneFrancophoneTotalTorba12064184606Sanma2421443867062132Malampa180144324445094Penama216822989118109Shefa324124448175108283Tafea189118307403575Total12716761947426273699PrimarySecondaryProvinceTrained VITEUntrainedTotalTrained VITEUntrainedTotalTorba65119184606Sanma2611253869438132Malampa24084324751994Penama1971012987435109Shefa344104448160123283Tafea192115307591675Total12996481947468231699Primary EducationSecondary Education Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Department of Education Administrative staff Major and important day-to-day duties of the Ministries include; preparation of payroll, processing of allowances provided for under the commissions’ manuals, addressing general complaints and queries, leave entitlements, and staff recruitment.
The VITE is engaged in pre-service certificate training of primary and diploma training program for secondary school teachers.

There are also secondary and primary school teachers who also graduate from studies in universities and other institutions abroad.

As a result of the Basic Education reform the first in-service training for Year 7 and 8 teachers commence in December 2005 and will continue until 2007.
Human resource constraints As the Ministry continues to recruit more teachers and administrative staff, they also continue to face staff turnover when employees find more attractive jobs elsewhere.

There are 42 employees currently working on contract or temporary basis in the department and its offices, which includes all the directors of the department and 1 Provincial Education officer.

The Ministry is continuing to sort out the working status of these officers.
Development Projects The Project Management and Implementation Section under the Division of Policy and Planning Services in the Department of Education main work is to supervise on behalf of the Government the planning and preparation of future and ongoing projects and programs.
March 31st 2008 25 Administrative UnitAuthorisedAppointedTemporary AppointeesVacantTotalMaleFemaleTotalEnglishFrenchTotal% Female% FrenchDirector General4310813431475.025.0Policy and Planning12831249211921118.218.2Administrative Services23147246165211652123.823.8Secondary and Further Education122010242022020.00.0Torba Education63031221321333.333.3Sanma Education93331833633650.050.0Penama Education106132061761714.314.3Malampa Education104242051633616.750.0Shefa Education107032061752714.328.6Tafea Education107032052743728.642.9Youth and Sport20105540113141131421.421.4Teaching Service Commission4301812312366.766.7Scholarship Office86201635844862.550.0Curriculum Development Office1912433888161151650.031.3Examinations Unit74211433633650.050.0Early Child, Primary and Special Education, 54101042633633.350.0Total1699631423388542127864112733.132.3 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report In 2007, the Ministry of Education reduced submissions of project proposals under the traditional project approach as it embarked on developing an adhoc funding for 2008 in transition to a full sector funding later.
The only education project proposals submitted are for Non Government Organisations and education institutions governed under separate Acts.

Below is a summary of the 2007 education sector project submission.

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Good Governance, Education, Advocacy & Training Project 2.

Vanuatu Maritime College – Marine Propulsion Simulator 3.

Vanuatu Maritime College – Ship Handling, Watching & Navigating Simulator 4.

Project 4: Vanuatu Maritime College – Student, Learning, Resource and Administration Center 5.
The project for the Improvement of Training Facility for the Automotive Mechanic Course at the Vanuatu Institute of Technology The major projects completed in 2007 are outlined in the table below.
PROJECT DONOR VALUE (VUV) Vanuatu Tourism & Training Project EU 354,542,000 Construction of Six Double Classrooms at Kamewa French, Kamewa English, Sarakata, St Therese, Luganville East and Santo East primary schools in Luganville, Santo Furnishing of a double classroom at Sarakata SDA Primary School Japan 61,615,502 Vanuatu Education Assistance Program-NZAID/ Vanuatu EAP New Zealand 126,475,097 Statutory Bodies Teaching Service Commission The Teaching Services Commission is the employer of all government pay teachers in the country.
The commission has members who serve for 4 years and a Disciplinary Board that looks after the welfare of the teachers.

The Commission met several times this year to approve termination of 5 teachers, retirement of 15 teachers, 3 teachers’ resignation, 4 teachers’ dismissal and 3 teachers’ death in service.

It has also approved and made submission to the Ministry for 80 Primary teachers, 113 secondary teachers and 25 appointments on local contracts to teach in 2006.
The commission has also approved the re-grading of 16 teachers due to achievement to higher qualifications and March 31st 2008 26 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report ensures payment of 7 teacher’s increments and 47 teachers have been confirmed permanent.

The Teaching Service Commission (TSC), which is governed by the Teaching Service Act, employs the teachers.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) that is governed by the Public Service Act employs the Public Servants.
Teacher’s grievances are taken care of by the Teaching Service Staff Manual.

The public servants work and grievances procedures are outlined in the Public Service Staff Manual.
Other statutory authorities that report to the Ministry of Education are;  Vanuatu Institute of Technology  National Education Advisory Council  National Education Commission  Provincial Education Boards  Vanuatu National Training Council  National Sports Council  National Youth Council Non Statutory Bodies National Commission for UNESCO Activity Performance Measurement Remarks The Executive Officer, Education looks after that Bodies Post UNESCO matters is currently Vacant Administration Education · Co-ordinates UNESCO Programmes/activities relevant · Ensure full participation and benefits on all UNESCO programmes · Facilitate travel arrangement for UNESCO meetings and consultations  Strengthening Capacity of National Commission UNESCO Project Operational the Vanuatu for    Improvement Pre-school Project funded under the UNESCO PP Vernacular Project, MoE Special Training Needs Malampa, Province Education All Activities under education are coordinated directly by the Vanuatu National Commission for UNESCO and the Ministry of education.
March 31st 2008 27 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Culture  Malvatumauri Information Systems Project under the Participation Programme Through the Vanuatu National Commission for UNESCO, the Vanuatu Cultural Centre Deals directly with UNESCO’s Cultural Activities.

But for the project mentioned, Malfatumauri is responsible for its execution.
Communication   VBTC News Rooms Computer system upgrade Tugeta Yumi Toktok: A community Resource and Information Network Vanuatu Maritime College two The are implemented directly by VBTC and VANGO projects Vanuatu maritime college is the other non statutory body that reports to the Ministry of Education.

The college runs high quality maritime training courses and helps to prepare potential seafarers and fishers for both domestic and international trades.
The college relies heavily on many organizations for support in its operation, particularly:  The government of Vanuatu  The European Union  The High Commission of New Zealand, Port Vila  The High Commission of Australia, Port Vila and  The British High Commission, Suva There are a total of 437 trainee participants altogether that have attended the college various training programs in 2006 compared to 665 for the previous year.
The table below shows the number of trainee participants in the various training programs run by the maritime college.
Training programs offered for the Domestic Shipping Industry Courses Safety Certificate Safety Revalidation Preparatory Skills Pre-Sea Rating Master <20 Gross Tones Master <20 Gross Tones Engineer <75 Kilowatts Engineer <300 kilowatts Restricted Radio Operator No of Trainees 85 10 32 20 21 1 12 3 25 March 31st 2008 28 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Training programs for Rural Fishing Sector Courses Fishing Operations Small Vessel Operation Other trainings Courses Training for port & security officer Fire-Fighting for tourism operators First aid proficiency in survival craft and occupational health and safety Total 1999 - 2006 maritime college course participant numbers.
No of Trainees 108 99 No of Trainees 4 15 1 436 Maritime Participant Trend 1999-2006 Year Total Participants 485 796 99 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 580 728 615 665 436 College resources At the end of 2006 the college fulltime establishment was: Chief Executive Officer Office Manager Accounts Officer Senior Nautical Instructor Senior Engineering Instructor 4 x Nautical Instructors 1 x engineering Instructor 2 x Fishing Instructors Fitter / Mechanic 2 x Administration Assistants Drill Instructor Senior Catering Instructor 2 x handymen College income summary 2006 Budget 65,290,088 Actual Income 78,826,190 College Expenditure Summary 2006 Budget 65,290,088 Actual Expenditure 79,525,626 Cook Difference 13,536,102 Difference 14,235,538 March 31st 2008 29 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Budget management Department of Administration and Finance (DAF) ensures that there is proper management of the allocated 21.65 % of government budget (refer to table 6).
There has been auditing of 10 secondary schools funds and one primary school.

The Division is fully access to the financial system “Smart stream” and ensures timely payment of bills and the production of monthly financial reports to the Directors.

There has been significant reduction in outstanding bills this year as there is strengthened and improved management of invoices.
The Division has also processed VAT and Duty Exemption Certificates for 20 schools that are doing bulk order from overseas and assist in processing clearance formalities.

Budget The Finance Unit within the Ministry of Education ensures that there is proper management of the allocated 25.66 % of government budget.
The Unit has access to the government finance system “Smart stream” and ensures timely payment of bills to suppliers and reports to other sectors or non-government organizations in terms of financial reports.

There has been significant reduction in outstanding bills this year as there is strengthened and improved management of invoices.
The Ministry is working towards providing heads of schools with training in financial management & administration to ensure that they become capable of being responsible for the day-to-day operations of schools.

This training will be done with the assistance of the provincial education officers.
March 31st 2008 30 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Education Finance In 2007, the Ministry of Education (MOE) was allocated an annual budget of 3.201 billion vatu, which was approximately 25.66% of the total government recurrent budget.

Due to the implementation of the GRT, the Ministry paid out arrears of housing allowances to teachers which exceeded 50 million vatu, at the end of the year.
Thus, by the end of 2007, the Ministry had exceeded its annual budget by 34,149,700 vatu.

The Ministry of Education comprises of various divisions.
The following table shows budget allocations and its actual expenditure that have been incurred by the Ministry, by the respective divisions in 2007: Activity Details MEAA Cabinet Support Actual Expenditure Annual Budget Variance 28,800,210 27,268,555 (1,531,655) MEBA Office of the Director General MEBB Office of the Director of Corporate Services 9,352,143 9,862,134 509,991 64,964,746 70,079,526 5,114,780 MEBC Administration and Finance 59,475,880 61,972,634 2,496,754 MEBD Policy and Planning MECA School Support Services Administration 25,156,169 25,713,858 557,689 129,454,033 136,596,176 7,142,143 MECB Secondary Schools 1,132,159,327 1,118,677,200 (13,482,127) MECC Primary Schools 1,587,071,271 1,547,283,835 (39,787,436) MECD Post Secondary Schools MYBA MYBB Youth Development and Training Administration Contribution to Training and Development Bodies 119,234,945 120,822,354 1,587,409 37,725,934 39,501,676 1,775,742 24,387,193 25,053,652 666,459 MYCA Vocational and Continuing Education 17,730,387 18,530,938 800,551 Total MoE Extract from Smartstream 3,235,512,238 3,201,362,538 (34,149,700) The Ministry has the central role in overseeing the effective and efficient financing of the education system, and ensures that the public funds allocated to the MOE are properly utilized.
The MOE budget covers all levels of education: Basic Education (pre-school to year six), Secondary (year seven to year fourteen), Technical & Vocational, and Tertiary Education.

The MOE spent approximately 84.51 % on personnel emoluments in 2007.
Of the remaining funds 6.36 % was spent on government grants to government and government-assisted educational institutions, and the remaining 9.13 % was spent on the MOE operating expenses for 2007, as can be depicted in the following pie chart: March 31st 2008 31 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Due to the country’s financial constraints, the Budget section in the Ministry of Finance & Economic Management is forced to limit the rate at which ministries use their approved budget.
This is done through the release of monthly warrants, which are prioritized according to the area of expenditure.

All government and government-assisted schools are paid termly grants, through their respective Provincial Education Boards or Education Authority.

No grants are paid to private schools which operate in the country.

The total grant paid to educational institutions in 2007 was 205,742,556 vatu, which comprised 6.36% of the total Ministry budget.
Government-assisted education authorities (GAEA) schools are paid an annual grant as well as having their teachers’ personnel emoluments paid for by the Ministry of Education.
The following table shows the allocation of grants and payroll to GAEA schools: 2007 Authorities Total Grant Payroll Primary Secondary Total Allocation to Education Authorities (in vatu) 1 Church of Melanesia (St Patrick College) 2 Presbyterian Mission (Onesua Pres College) 2,129,352 2,150,160 - - 28,670,075 35,341,323 30,799,427 37,491,483 Church of Christ (Ranwadi High School & Londua Technical College) 3 4 Protestant Mission 5 Catholic Mission 6 Apostolic Mission (Navuturiki College) 7 Neil Thomas Ministry 8 Seventh Day Adventist Mission 9 Heads of Education Authorities Total Authorities Grant to Educational 2,261,136 - 2,293,516 46,505,220 12,461,153 253,013,016 1,880,886 3,207,908 - 2,000,000 10,000,000 6,993,294 2,220,489 - 24,228,654 21,967,518 35,649,121 84,447,857 104,911,902 370,386,071 22,786,986 17,698,192 2,000,000 - 35,874,639 18,881,345 2,220,489 - 35,176,203 311,939,927 263,119,476 610,235,606 March 31st 2008 32 2007 MoE ExpenditurePersonnel Emoluments85%Grants6%Others9% Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report It must be noted that to further develop government institutions, grants to government-assisted (GAEA) schools must gradually be decreased.
On another note, government contributions to the University of the South Pacific and the South Pacific Board for Educational Assessment have been transferred from the MOE budget to the Ministry of Finance budget in 2005.

Funds allocated are 100 million vatu and 3 million vatu respectively.

The following shows the MOE financial statements for the 2007 financial year.

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Statement of Financial Position (for the Vanuatu Government) Government of Vanuatu ALL FUNDS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ALL FUNDS For the Twelve Months Ending Monday December 31 2007 CURRENT ASSETS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH IN BANK Reserve Bank Accounts Number One Account ( Number 01-111130-01) Number 2 Account ( Number 01-111130-02) Santo Account ( Number 01-111130-03 ) General Expenditure - No 5 Account Value Added Tax Trust Fund - Armandra Gosh Bond Redememption Account (Number 01-111139-16) Development Fund Account ( Number 01-111130-17) Number 2 Account (New Changes) Total for Reserve Bank Accounts Bank of Hawaii Accounts BHV Santo Account 11 01 11 02 11 03 11 05 11 06 11 07 11 16 11 17 11 22 11 170,894,975 -8,915,077 100,592,960 -31,783,058 172,151,110 51,000 545,300,889 932,862,502 -207,259,325 500,000 1,673,895,976 March 31st Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report BHV Telecom Development Fund Total for Bank of Hawaii Accounts ANZ Bank Accounts ANZ Visa A/C Total for ANZ Bank Accounts National Bank of Vanuatu Accounts NBV Foreign Currency Account Company Liquidations Account Vat-Island Receipts Total for National Bank of Vanuatu Accounts Crown Agents London Bank Accounts Crown Agent Sterling Account Total for Crown Agents London Bank Accounts TOTAL FOR CASH IN BANK Cash held by Cashiers Vila Cashier Santo Cashier Account Government Island Revenue Santo Customs Cashier Total for Cash held by Cahiers Petty Cash (Standing imprests) Petty Cash (Standing imprests) Total for Petty Cash (Standing Imprest) 1,063,574 1,563,574 666,971 666,971 7,041,057 -66,357,362 3,090,706 -56,225,599 100 100 1,619,901,022 10,000 10,000 9,045,114 20,000 9,085,114 4,411,547 4,411,547 TOTAL FOR CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,633,397,683 RECEIVABLES Accounts receivable Sundry Debtors Sundry Debtors - Provision for Doubtful Debts Accounts Receivable Clearance Dishonoured Cheques Total
 for Accounts Receivable Taxes Receivable Taxes Receivable 1,133,873,676 -404,236,663 -1,222 34,495,748 432,365,928 764,131,539 March 31st Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Vat Accounts Receivable Total for Taxes Receivable TOTAL FOR RECEIVABLES ADVANCES Advances to employees 50,000,000 482,365,928 1,246,497,467 Personal Accounts Advance Summary Account Total for Advances to Employees TOTAL FOR ADVANCES 11,541,419 11,541,419 TOTAL FOR CURRENT ASSETS NON CURRENT ASSETS LONG TERM ADVANCES Advances to Other Government Business Units Advances to Other GBUs Total for Advances to other Government Units 171,768,888 171,768,888 11,541,419 2,891,436,569 Advances to Telecom Advances to Telecom - Opening Balance Advances to Telecom Repayment of Advances from Telecom Foreign Exchange Difference - TVL Total for Advances to Telecom Advances to Airports Vanuatu Limited Advances to AVL - Opening Balance Advances to AVL Repayment of Advances from AVL Foreign Exchange Difference - AVL Total for Advances to Airports Vanuatu Limited Other Advances Vanuatu Livestock Development - Advance Other Advances - Drawdowns Other Advances - Repayments Advance - Luganville Municipal Total for Other Advances TOTAL FOR LONG TERM ADVANCES Share Investments 390,558,162 101,719,940 -424,966,712 23,736,958 655,704,244 60,800,000 -269,889,489 52,905,536 13,780,000 77,657,149 -2,166,862 3,250,000 115,605,963 91,048,348 499,520,291 92,520,287 854,857,814 March 31st Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Sale of Share Investments -115,605,963 OTHER LONG TERM FINANCIAL ASSETS Government Business Units GBU - Opening balance GBU - Net Surplus GBU - Other Equity Movements GBU - Government withdrawals Total for Government
 Business Units TOTAL FOR OTHER LONG TERM FINANCIAL ASSETS 7,105,436,068 151,994,779 386,016,000 -270,000 7,643,176,847 7,643,176,847 PHYSICAL ASSETS Land Land - Opening balance Total for Land Commercial Buildings Commercial Buildings - Opening balance Commercial Buildings -Purchases Commercial Buildings - Accumulated Depreciation Total for Commercial Buildings Residential Buildings Residential Buildings - Opening balance Residential Buildings - Accumulated Depreciation Total for Residential Buildings Office Furniture & Fittings Office Furn & Fittings - Opening balance Office Furn & Fittings - Accumulated Depreciation Total for Office Furniture & Fittings Residential Furniture & Fittings Residential Furn & Fittings - Opening balance Residential Furn & Fittings - Purchases Residential Furn & Fittings - Accumulated Depreciation Total for Residential Furniture & Fittings Plant & Equipment Plant & Equipment - Opening balance Plant & Equipment - Purchases 20,316,040,33 7 20,316,040,33 7 5,550,274,500 14,054,095 -3,221,689,592 1,560,253,211 -398,227,659 24,067,242 -21,629,554 3,516,781 3,869,598 -420,992 1,571,849,341 194,753,618 2,342,639,003 1,162,025,552 2,437,688 6,965,387 March 31st 2008 36 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Plant & Equipment - Accumulated Depreciation Total for Plant & Equipment -1,173,753,586 592,849,373 Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicles - Opening balance Motor Vehicles - Purchases Motor Vehicles - Accumulated Depreciation Total for Motor Vehicles Ships & Boats Ships & Boats - Opening balance Ships & Boats - Accumulated Depreciation Total for Ships & Boats Computer Hardware Computer Hardware -Opening balance Computer Hardware -Purchases Computer Hardware -Revaluations Computer Hardware - Accumulated Depreciation Total for Computer Hardware Computer Software Computer Software - Opening balance Computer Software - Purchases Computer Software - Accumulated Depreciation Total for Computer Software Roads & Bridges
 Roads & Bridges - Opening balance Roads & Bridges - Accumulated Depreciation Total for Roads & Bridges Port and Wharf Infrastructure Port and Wharf Infrastructure Assets - Opening balance Port and Wharf Infrastructure Assets - Accumulated Depreciation Total for Port and Wharf Infrastructure TOTAL FOR PHYSICAL ASSETS 920,107,938 258,331,431 -634,163,926 851,321,372 -637,144,085 232,985,576 147,826,000 11,564,377 -180,768,342 55,473,490 11,564,377 -48,817,880 1,397,950,645 -224,559,829 899,400,239 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible Assets - Opening balance 29 26,358 March 31st 2008 37 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report TOTAL FOR INTANGIBLE ASSETS TOTAL FOR NON CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES PAYABLES Accounts Payable Outstanding Commitments carried forward Interest Payable VAT payable TOTAL FOR PAYABLES EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS Accrued Annual Leave Payable TOTAL FOR EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS SPECIAL FUND LIABILITIES Special Fund Liabilities TOTAL FOR SPECIAL FUND LIABILITIES TRUST FUND LIABILITIES Trust Fund Liabilities TOTAL FOR TRUST FUND LIABILITIES SUSPENSE ACCOUNTS Payroll Clearing Accounts Payroll Clearing Account Payroll Clearing Account Payroll Invalid Code Clearing Account Total for Payroll Clearing Accounts General Suspense Accounts General suspense account General suspense - LPO/GPV Suspense account - GPV cheques Suspense account - LPO cheques Chief Registrar Supreme Court Trust Fund Cancelled Cheques Suspence A/C Old style account codes to be converted clearing a/c 62,031,391 761,936,876 198,728,523 172,534
 392,973,462 19,739,511 508,759,366 40,130,133 -1,229,581 -877,049 -12,596,412 -1,289,733 28,900,478 1,405,796 200,000 323,548 100 March 31st 2008 38 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report Invalid journal suspense account Total for General Suspense Accounts TOTAL FOR SUSPENSE ACCOUNT TOTAL FOR CURRENT LIABILITIES NON CURRENT LIABILITIES LONG TERM BORROWINGS FOREIGN LOANS Opening Balance - Other Foreign Loans Repayment - Other Foreign Loans ADB Loans Opening Balance - ADB Loans Drawdown - ADB Loans Repayment - ADB Loans Foreign Exchange Difference - ADB Loans Total for ADB Loans CFDD Loans Opening Balance - CFDD Loans Drawdown - CFDD Loans Repayment - CFDD Loans Foreign Exchange Difference - CFDD Loans Total for CFDD Loans Opening Balance - China Loans Writeoff - China Loans Foreign Exchange Difference - China Loans EIB Loans Opening Balance - EIB Loans Drawdown - EIB Loans Repayment - EIB Loans Foreign Exchange Difference - EIB Loans Total for EIB Loans IDA Loans Opening Balance - IDA Loans Repayment - IDA Loans Foreign Exchange Difference - IDA Loans -1 16,943,776 54,967,279 1,999,308,942 180,227,513 -180,227,513 6,508,540,465 73,198,641 -316,242,990 -1,240,990,649 521,035,060 101,719,940 -222,252,694 62,583,583 558,752,000 -407,100,000 -151,652,000 659,704,244 10,425,121 -228,175,194 58,968,780 1,791,278,784 -201,914,769 -256,356,073 5,024,505,467 463,085,889 500,922,951 March 31st 2008 39 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report 85 44 60 44 61 44 62 44 64 44 70 44 72 51 00 51 01 51 04 54 00 Total for IDA Loans TOTAL FOR FOREIGN BORROWINGS DOMESTIC BORROWINGS Reserve Bank Bond Issues Opening Balance - Reserve Bank Bond Issues Drawdown - Reserve Bank Bond Issues Repayment - Reserve Bank Bond Issues Bond Redemption Provision Total for Reserve Bank Bond Issues Opening Balance
 - Other Domestic Loans Repayment - Other Domestic Loans TOTAL FOR DOMESTIC BORROWINGS TOTAL FOR LONG TERM BORROWINGS TOTAL FOR NON CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS/EQUITY Accumulated Surplus Consolidated Revenue Fund Van Govt Development Fund Balance Balance sheet creation balances Equity Balance TOTAL FOR NET ASSET/EQUITY 1,333,007,942 7,321,522,249 2,982,950,000 2,982,950,000 2,000,122,347 6,918,040,798 -3,746,113,145 -2,189,100,000 225,000,000 -225,000,000 15,826,243,70 9 2,946,280,382 10,304,472,249 10,304,472,249 12,303,781,191 829,963,661 829,963,661 829,963,661 5,988,721,283 361,759,103 25,591,209,035 2.
Statement of Appropriations (for MOE only) SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS BY DEPARTMENT (EXPENSES AND CAPITAL PAYMENTS) Government of Vanuatu Recurrent Fund excl Accruals For the Twelve Months Ending Monday December 31 2007 Original Supplementary Final Budget Final Appropriation Appropriation Appropriation Virements Budget Actual Variance % MINISTRY OF EDUCATION EDUCATION MINISTRY CABINET EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 26,768,555 26,768,555 500,000 27,268,555 28,800,210 -1,531,655 3,060,507,717 52,000,000 3,112,507,717 -21,500,000 3,091,007,717 3,126,900,514 -35,892,797 - 5.60 % - 1.20 March 31st 2008 40 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report TOTAL FOR MINISTRY OF EDUCATION 3,087,276,272 52,000,000 3,139,276,272 21,000,000 3,118,276,272 3,155,700,724 -37,424,452 - % - 1.20 % 3.
Statement of Financial Performance (for MOE only) REVENUE 1 Commercial Activities 2 Departmental Recoveries 5 Tax Revenue 6 Interest 7 Income from Investments TOTAL REVENUE Expenses 8 Personnel Expenses 9 Operating Expenses 10 Transfer Payments and Grants 11 Fixed Asset Purchases 12 Interest and Loan Service Charges 15 Accrual Expense Budget Virements TOTAL EXPENDITURE BUDGET ACTUAL COMMITMENT EXPENDITURE VARIANCE % Vt 100,527,250 Vt. 94,188,018 Vt. 94,188,018 Vt. 6,339,232 6.30% 426,225,000 9,925,077,859 533,283,806 10,587,673,25 1 46,120,000 38,775,067 170,000,000 10,667,950,10 9 273,766,817 11,527,686,95 9 533,283,806 10,587,673,25 1 -107,058,806 -25.10% -662,595,392 -6.70% 38,775,067 7,344,933 15.90% 273,766,817 11,527,686,95 9 -103,766,817 -61.00% -859,736,850 -8.10% 5,243,816,237 5,097,335,698 2,891,130,664 3,176,121,528 5,097,335,698 146,480,539 2.80% 3,176,121,528 -284,990,864 -9.90% 845,906,566 833,876,238 140,273,029 465,909,193 833,876,238 12,030,328 1.40% 465,909,193 -325,636,164 -232.10% 1,267,200,000 392,597,976 392,597,976 874,602,024 69.00% -207,642,016 -207,642,016 207,642,016 478,593,705 10,866,920,20 1 9,758,198,617 9,758,198,617 478,593,705 1,108,721,58 4 100.00% 10.20% - 1,968,458,434 989.30% NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) -198,970,092 1,769,488,342 1,769,488,342 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS NOTE A: STATEMENT OF FUND MOVEMENTS Revenue and Capital Receipts Revenue 16 Capital Receipts Total Revenue and Capital Receipts Expenses and Capital Expenditure Expenses 17 Capital Expenditure Total Expenses and Capital Expenditure 10,667,950,10 9 11,527,686,95 9 620,000,000 222,616,569 11,527,686,95 9 -859,736,850 -8.10% 222,616,569 397,383,431 64.10% 11,287,950,10 9 11,750,303,52 8 11,750,303,52 8 -462,353,419 -4.10% 10,866,920,20 1 9,758,198,617 529,467,768 9,758,198,617 1,108,721,58 4 10.20% 529,467,768 -529,467,768 10,866,920,20 1 10,287,666,38 5 10,287,666,38 5 579,253,816 5.30% March 31st 2008 41 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 421,029,908 1,462,637,143
 1,462,637,143 - 1,041,607,235 -247.40% NOTE 1: COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES Tug Hire Charges Landing Charges Marine Fees Charges Pilotage Charges Miscellaneous Charges 22,656,250 50,000,000 20,000,000 7,846,000 62,703,665 22,901,939 313,000 6,390,692 22,656,250 100.00% 62,703,665 -12,703,665 -25.40% 22,901,939 -2,901,939 -14.50% 313,000 6,390,692 -313,000 1,455,308 18.50% - 7414.90% 25,000 1,878,722 1,878,722 -1,853,722 100,527,250 94,188,018 94,188,018 6,339,232 6.30% 16,350,000 4,000,000 16,000,000 126,220,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 21,550,000 2,000,000 3,500,000 9,402,368 500,000 9,256,000 16,287,187 58,746,433 30,028,250 1,118,855 2,438,658 5,934,827 5,898,000 9,402,368 500,000 6,947,632 42.50% -500,000 9,256,000 -5,256,000 -131.40% 16,287,187 -287,187 -1.80% 58,746,433 67,473,567 30,028,250 -28,028,250 53.50% - 1401.40% 1,118,855 2,438,658 5,934,827 5,898,000 -118,855 -11.90% 19,111,342 88.70% -3,934,827 -196.70% -2,398,000 -68.50% 15,000,000 15,555,990 15,555,990 -555,990 -3.70% 32,000,000 40,432,884 40,432,884 -8,432,884 -26.40% 500,000 281,647 377,555 281,647 377,555 218,353 43.70% -377,555 138,058,421 138,058,421 - -14,007,782 -32.60% 21,948,000 -9,948,000 -82.90% 23,304,847 14,945,153 39.10% 2,561,478 -1,061,478 -70.80% 26,732 173,268 86.60% 1,587,447 -1,087,447 -217.50% 4,649,790 350,210 7.00% 42,487,573 -17,487,573 -70.00% 356,559 2,743,441 88.50% 5,306,068 -3,251,068 -158.20% 426,225,000 533,283,806 533,283,806 -107,058,806 -25.10% Other Sales TOTAL COMERCIAL ACTIVITIES NOTE 2: DEPARTMENTAL RECOVERIES Other Disposals Vehicles Disposals Election Fees Hospital Fees Other Fees Passport Fees Repairs Fees Training Fees Other Fines Traffic Fines Firearms Licenses
 Application Charges Recoveries Court Costs Recoveries Equipment Hire Recoveries Currency Gain/Loss Recoveries Registration Charge Recoveries Government Houses Recoveries Levies Recoveries Commissions Recoveries Other Recoveries Permits Recoveries Rents & Leases Recoveries Testing Charges Recoveries Other User Charges Recoveries Water Charges Recoveries Other Items Revenue Publications Revenue TOTAL DEPARTMENTAL RECOVERIES March 31st 2008 42 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report NOTE 5: TAX REVENUE Rent Tax on Business Activity Turnover Tax on Business Activity Fees - Taxe on Companies Registration - Offshore Companies Stamp Duties on Companies Export Duties Court Fines Gaming Duty Merchant Charges Beer Import Duties Asycuda Fee Import Duties Motor Spirit Import Duties Not Elsewhere Specified Import Duties Service Fees Import Duties Tobacco & Tobacco P Import Duties Vehicles Import Duties Wines And Spirits Import Duties Business Licences & Refrigiration Fishing Licences & Refrigiration Liquor Licences & Refrigiration Prospector Licences & Refrigiration Temporary Permit Residency Permits Shipping Registrati Timber Licences Vehicle Licences Work Permits Interactive Gaming Taxes Beer Duty Other Excise Tax Port Dues Wharfage Tax Land Registration Land Lease Land Premiums Land Rent Telecom Franchise Fees Value Added Tax TOTAL TAX REVENUE 47,564,000 50,128,830 50,128,830 -2,564,830 - -6,731,871 16,560,154 97,967,818 28,844,112 36,488,707 3,439,846 17.20% 27,032,182 21.60% -5,669,918 -24.50% 53,891,418 59.60% 6,759,018 11,069,982 62.10% 533,252,919 683,852,395 683,852,395 -150,599,476 -28.20%
 1,817,875,914 1,854,228,543 1,854,228,543 -36,352,629 -2.00% 53,354,330 13,244,756 13,244,756 40,109,574 75.20% 365,510,000 469,463,437 302,290,000 163,665,546 469,463,437 -103,953,437 - -8,665,791 -288.90% 9,280,000 35,720,000 79.40% 100,185,565 -63,185,565 -170.80% 49,864,247 4,187,063 135,753 0.30% 8,812,937 67.80% 290,891,203 -32,526,203 -12.60% 106,600,000 -31,600,000 -42.10% 46,179,834 -18,073,834 -64.30% 1,724 80,740,726 100.00% 571,296,428 -106,296,428 -22.90% 105,845,774 4,154,226 3.80% 51,449,415 33,550,585 39.50% 562,700,830 -12,700,830 -2.30% 865,176 865,176 -865,176 30,000,000 40,459,115 258,752,627 153,394,258 45,000,000 46,269,790 3,236,004,300 9,925,077,859 4,077,606,850 10,587,673,25 1 40,459,115 -10,459,115 -34.90% 153,394,258 105,358,369 40.70% 46,269,790 -1,269,790 -2.80% 4,077,606,850 10,587,673,25 1 -841,602,550 -26.00% -662,595,392 -6.70% March 31st 2008 43 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report NOTE 6: INTEREST Interest from AVL Advances Interest from Bank Deposits Interest from Development Bank Advances Interest from Other Advances Interest from Telecom Advances TOTAL INTEREST Error - Account missing NOTE 7: INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS National Bank Dividends Postal Services Ltd Dividends Telecom Dividends Reserve Bank Dividends TOTAL INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS NOTE 8: PERSONNEL EXPENSES Family Allowance Political Gratuitie Allowances Housing Allowances Other Allowances Home Island
 Passage Allowances Staff Rentals Allowances Special Allowances Provident Fund Contract Wages Daily Rated Wages Overtime Wages Permanent Wages TOTAL PERSONNEL EXPENSES NOTE 9: OPERATING EXPENSES M.P.
Allocation Allowances Subsistence Allowances Food Allowances Repatriation Allowances M.P.

Representation Allowances Sitting Allowances M.P.
Touring Allowances International Accommodation Local Accommodation International Courses 20,000,000 12,000,000 12,000,000 2,120,000 46,120,000 12,467,916 19,222,216 12,467,916 19,222,216 7,532,084 37.70% -7,222,216 -60.20% 238,885 238,885 -238,885 12,000,000 100.00% 2,352,326 34,281,343 - 4,493,724 2,352,326 -232,326 -11.00% 34,281,343 - 4,493,724 11,838,657 4,493,72 4 25.70% 20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 29,384,000 70,000,000 118,620,956 60,000,000 105,761,861 20,000,000 29,384,000 -9,384,000 -46.90% 118,620,956 -48,620,956 -69.50% 105,761,861 -45,761,861 -76.30% 170,000,000 273,766,817 273,766,817 -103,766,817 -61.00% 134,655,191 104,140,189 53,787,620 55,093,562 341,424,884 386,619,958 75,034,310 20,121,663 26,269,347 26,793,870 8,231,769 2,814,430 35,996,972 115,419,802 168,845,411 178,646,210 2,325,138 563,038,710 36,201,847 4,601,282 37,272,199 67,493,345 104,140,189 30,515,002 22.70% 55,093,562 -1,305,942 -2.40% 386,619,958 -45,195,074 -13.20% 20,121,663 54,912,647 73.20% 8,231,769 2,814,430 18,037,578 68.70% 23,979,440 89.50% 115,419,802 -79,422,830 -220.60% 178,646,210 -9,800,799 -5.80% 4,601,282 -2,276,144 -97.90% 37,272,199 525,766,511 93.40% 67,493,345 -31,291,498 -86.40% 3,779,442,937 4,116,881,289 4,116,881,289 -337,438,352 -8.90% 5,243,816,237 5,097,335,698 5,097,335,698 146,480,539 2.80% 104,000,000 100,919,757 64,535,841 64,263,056 642,460 1,029,706 64,880 100,919,757 64,263,056 1,029,706 3,080,243 272,785 3.00% 0.40% -387,246 -60.30% 64,880 -64,880 135,473,840 137,121,192 137,121,192 -1,647,352 -1.20% 11,455,186 43,607,390 9,080,471 26,853,430 2,673,049 14,704,532 43,530,344 20,560,882 40,505,470 300,985 14,704,532 43,530,344 -3,249,346 -28.40% 77,046 0.20% 20,560,882 -11,480,411 -126.40% 40,505,470 -13,652,040 -50.80% 300,985 2,372,064 88.70% March 31st 2008 44 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report 12,878,056 1,685,166 2,720,644 1,996,624 339,902 1,579,000 1,996,624 10,881,432 84.50% 339,902 1,579,000 1,345,264 79.80% 1,141,644 42.00% 32,546,580
 56,842,882 56,842,882 -24,296,302 -74.70% 2,550,000 2,814,022 451,210 2,814,022 451,210 -264,022 -10.40% -451,210 78,434,810 114,821,384 114,821,384 -36,386,574 -46.40% 2,390,012 113,638,546 113,638,546 -111,248,534 Local Courses Compensation Damages Injuries Damages Consultants Fees Other Fees Freight Fuel Vehicles Fuel Mail Carriage Freight Other Charges - Freight Transport - Freight Storage - Freight Drug Distribution - Medical International Medical Treatment Local Medical Treatment Other Medical Treatment Visiting Specialist - Medical Treatment Equipment Hire Facilities Hire Vehicles Hire Hospitals Cleaning Office Cleaning Advertising - Communications Translation Communications Postage - Communications Printing - Communications Stationery - Communications Telephone / Fax - Communications Compensation Land Leases - Land Rates - Land Survey Cost - Land General - Materials Hospitals - Materials Office - Materials Road Material Schools Materials Office Rental Other Rental Court Costs Research & Developm Terminal Payments Refunds Incidentals Medals -19,990,119 1,283,798 -1,233,798 105,582 -105,582 -148.30% - 2467.60% 112,763 1,587,237 93.40% 10,166,281 -580,688 -6.10% 63,041 -20,323 -47.60% 1,150,000 100.00% - 4654.70% - 1107.80% -4,625,065 -4,339,762 -970.40% 2,963,116 31.30% -4,080,179 -94.80% -3,534,111 -69.00% -202,792 -8.30% 10,441,664 81.10% 5,042,568 4,786,978 6,509,384 8,383,230 8,655,765
 2,636,757 2,431,105 22,202,352 -2,378,893 -12.00% 82,522,919 -29,665,386 -56.10% 97,384,101 -8,669,019 -9.80% 132,679,500 -32,279,500 -32.20% 1,733,801 1,802,800 15,663,918 -15,219,468 51.00% - 3424.30% 55,556 494,444 89.90% 9,728,757 -1,130,682 -13.20% 7,787 2,616,057 25,857 1,423,450 46,847,644 -7,787 521,356 -25,857 -1,266,450 -9,263,863 16.60% -806.70% -24.60% - 2626.10% - 1727.70% 100,000 2,726,128 2,726,128 -2,626,128 6,332,052 115,733,023 115,733,023 -109,400,971 169,838 169,838 100.00% 200 200 -200 20,320,000 8,315,585 362,572,314 184,063,432 8,315,585 12,004,415 59.10% 184,063,432 178,508,882 49.20% -34,391 -34,391 34,391 March 31st 2008 45 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report International Organ Official Entertainm Recruitment Costs Insurance Termination Payment Uniforms Buildings Repairs & Maintenance Equipment Repairs & Maintenance Houses Repairs & Maintenance Maintenance Contrac Roads Repairs & Maintenance Vehicles Repairs & Maintenance Distribution Supplies Food - Suppliers Medicines Suppliers Other Suppliers Rations Suppliers International Travel Local Travel Gas - Cooking Utilities Electricity Utilities Lighting Utilities Gas - Medical Utilities Water Utilities International Workshops Local Workshops Death Benefit - Ex-gratia Relief Emergency Rescue Emergency Value Added Tax TOTAL OPERATING 50,747,651 10,314,376 587,461 43,758,862 36,466,349 4,426,853 11,046,220 59,014,125 119,849,481 8,032,577 10,619,165 43,758,862 6,988,789 13.80% 36,466,349 -26,151,973 -253.50% 587,461 100.00% 11,046,220 -6,619,367 -149.50% 119,849,481 -60,835,356 -103.10% 10,619,165 -2,586,588 -32.20% 55,038,578 126,866,426 126,866,426 -71,827,848 -130.50% 59,329,571 82,456,295 82,456,295 -23,126,724 -39.00% 45,194,719 535,687,002 27,422,983 31,948,866 71,252,849 320,846,656 27,422,983 17,771,736 39.30% 31,948,866 503,738,136 94.00% 320,846,656 -249,593,807 -350.30% 52,589,773 64,235,280 64,235,280 -11,645,507 -22.10% 68,875 68,875
 -68,875 18,307,735 13,642,896 122,200,000 111,267,529 5,350,000 13,987,404 67,089,316 79,813,406 5,730,922 3,197,901 14,786,568 70,416,615 74,346,439 2,784,188 13,642,896 4,664,839 25.50% 111,267,529 10,932,471 8.90% 3,197,901 14,786,568 70,416,615 74,346,439 2,784,188 2,152,099 40.20% -799,164 -3,327,299 5,466,967 -5.70% -5.00% 6.80% 2,946,734 51.40% 124,882,347 203,062,932 203,062,932 -78,180,585 -62.60% 754,476 14,360,571 27,460,555 787,379 9,303,649 11,084,919 3,622,282 314,652 1,078,173 16,532,046 34,380,650 199,376 840,328 2,503,695 4,250,942 1,078,173 16,532,046 34,380,650 199,376 840,328 2,503,695 4,250,942 -323,697 -42.90% -2,171,475 -15.10% -6,920,095 -25.20% 588,003 74.70% 8,463,321 91.00% 8,581,224 77.40% -628,660 -17.40% 314,652 100.00% 128,815,958 222,591,288 222,591,288 -93,775,330 -72.80% EXPENSES 2,891,130,664 3,176,121,528 3,176,121,528 -284,990,864 -9.90% NOTE 10: TRANSFER PAYMENTS AND GRANTS International Organ Municipalities Operating Grant Provinces Repairs Stationery Other Other Non Profit Institution V.B.T.C.
Non Profit Institution Vanuatu Youth Council Non Profit Institution 4,484,919 4,750,000 9,216,621 9,364,265 42,500,801 57,702,328 202,000,000 197,072,046 6,672,460 9,562,522 24,000,000 40,966,513 496,883,773 464,667,954 49,314,613 38,690,589 9,216,621 9,364,265 -4,731,702 -105.50% -4,614,265 -97.10% 57,702,328 -15,201,527 -35.80% 197,072,046 4,927,954 2.40% 9,562,522 -2,890,062 -43.30% 40,966,513 -16,966,513 -70.70% 464,667,954 32,215,819 6.50% 38,690,589 10,624,024 21.50% 246,181 246,181 -246,181 15,300,000 6,387,219 6,387,219 8,912,781 58.30% March 31st 2008 46 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report 845,906,566 833,876,238 833,876,238 12,030,328 1.40% TOTAL TRANSFER PAYMENTS AND GRANTS NOTE 11: FIXED ASSET PURCHASES Buildings - New Buildings - Renovation Equipment - Aditional General Equipment - Computer Equipment - Heavy Equipment Equipment - Photocopiers Equipment - Replacement General Equipment - Specialised Equipment - Computer Software Purchases Furniture - Housing Furniture Furniture - Office Furniture Houses - New Houses Houses - Renovation Infrastructure - Airport Infrastructure - Roads & Bridges Infrastructure - Water Supply Vehicle - Additional Vehicle Vehicle - Replacement TOTAL FIXED ASSET PURCHASES Error - Account missing NOTE 12: INTEREST AND LOAN SERVICE CHARGES Agents Commissions Bank Charges Interest - Bonds Interest - Government Loans Interest - On Lent Loans and Advances Service Charges - Government Loans Service Charges - On Lent Loans TOTAL INTEREST AND LOAN CHARGES Note 15: Accrual Expense Vat Expense Refund TOTAL ACCRUAL EXPENSE 450,000 27,795,735 27,795,735 -27,345,735 612,122 10,749,542 10,749,542 -10,137,420 12,635,014 11,773,583 550,000 1,988,559 11,773,583 861,431 6.80% 1,988,559 -1,438,559 -261.60% 60,955,083 -60,955,083 11,247,599 -10,476,955 - 1359.50% 52,279,643 19,351,993 27.00% 50,992,905 -31,020,229 -155.30% - 6076.80% - 1656.10% 4,179,565 2,036,281 5,144,538 55.20% -373,821 -22.50% 14,323,984 -9,052,216 -171.70% 4,319,993 -4,319,993 746,252 -746,252 79,329,735 -79,329,735 10,863,153 -10,863,153 166,941 -166,941 70,352,143 -66,488,346 - 1720.80% 49,921,387 -36,392,578 -269.00% 464,022,083 -1,887,110 -323,749,054 1,887,110 -230.80% 770,644 71,631,636 19,972,676 60,955,083 11,247,599 52,279,643 50,992,905 9,324,103 1,662,460 5,271,768 3,863,797 13,528,809 140,273,029 4,179,565 2,036,281 14,323,984 4,319,993 746,252 79,329,735 10,863,153 166,941 70,352,143 49,921,387 464,022,083 -1,887,110 71,538 298,694 71,538 298,694 -71,538 -298,694 1,030,613,33 7 81.30% 1,267,200,000 236,586,663 236,586,663 -4,733,176 20,914,323 59,770,815 79,689,119 -4,733,176 4,733,176 20,914,323 -20,914,323 59,770,815 -59,770,815 79,689,119 -79,689,119 1,267,200,000 392,597,976 392,597,976 874,602,024 69.00% -207,642,016 -207,642,016 -207,642,016 207,642,016 -207,642,016 207,642,016 March 31st 2008 47 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report NOTE 16: CAPITAL RECEIPTS Repayment of Advances from Telecom Drawdown - Reserve Bank Bond Issues TOTAL CAPITAL RECEIPTS NOTE 17: CAPITAL PAYMENTS Repayment - ADB Loans Repayment - CFDD Loans Repayment - EIB Loans Repayment - IDA Loans Repayment - Reserve Bank Bond Issues TOTAL CAPITAL PAYMENTS 22,616,569 22,616,569 -22,616,569 620,000,000 200,000,000 620,000,000 222,616,569 200,000,000 420,000,000 67.70% 222,616,569 397,383,431 64.10% 80,162,189 37,590,116 54,432,664 37,282,799 320,000,000 529,467,768 80,162,189 -80,162,189 37,590,116 -37,590,116 54,432,664 -54,432,664 37,282,799 -37,282,799 320,000,000 -320,000,000 529,467,768 -529,467,768 4.
Statement of Specific Fiscal Risks The ministry has no statement of fiscal risk.

5.

Statement of Commitments MINISTRY NAME: Education AS AT DATE: MINISTRY COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 31st December 2007 COMMITMENTS Description Type of Contract commitment Start date Contract Total end date Commitment Amount due within 1 year Amount due within 2-5 years Amount due after 5 years (in VATU) 1.

2006 Primary Schools Stationery: Snoopys 2.

2007 Primary Schools Stationery: Lyle R Agnew & Associates 3.
MoE and VTU Collective Bargaining Agreement 4.

2007/8 Reprinting of Year 9 Textbooks: Sun Productions 5.
2008 Primary Schools Stationery: Natural Partners Australia Pty Ltd Operating Contract Operating Contract Long term support contracts Operating Contract Operating Contract 2006 2007 3,601,758 3,601,758 2006 2007 12,425,753 12,425,753 2007 2010 114,000,000 38,010,000 76,020,000 0 2007 2008 11,772,420 11,772,420 2007 2008 43,955,406 43,955,406 March 31st 2008 48 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report 6.
MoE Director General's House Repairs Total Commitments Operating Contract 2007 2007 4,758,588 4,758,588 190,513,925 114,523,925 76,020,000 0 The following Financial statements also require to be included in this report are not available;  Statement of accounting policies  Statement of borrowings  Other statements such as Notes to the accounts Unappropriated expenditure Trust monies Contact Officer Mr. Joe Iautim Acting Principal Education Planner Corporate Services Private Mail Bag 9028 (Fax 678 – 27671) Assistant Mr. Cobin Ngwero SEO Monitoring Corporate Services Private Mail Bag, 9028.
Fax (679) 27671/23289 March 31st 2008 49 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2007 Annual Report March 31st 2008 50 Ministry of Education and Youth Development and Training 2006 Annual Report March 31st 2008 51