Activity under preparation Education for all The Government of Jordan is committed to the provision of free quality education for all children, regardless of their registration status or nationality. The most recently adopted education policies, strategies and plans ¿ notably the Human Resources Development (HRD) Strategy 2016-2025, the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2018-2025 and the Economic Modernization Vision ¿ reflect the Government of Jordan¿s commitment towards increased quality of service delivery and accountability, while also reforming the national education system.This overall objective of this action is to improve literacy and numeracy of the population in Jordan. Built on previous experiences and results of current EU programmes in the sector, the programme supports the implementation of the Education Strategic plan 2018-2025[1].The action may envisage two distinctive and intertwined specific objectives (Outcomes):1. Enhanced inclusiveness of the education system;2. Enhanced quality of education.The action will contribute first and foremost to SDG 4, Quality Education, but will also support implementation of other significant SDGs, such as SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, and SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities. As to markers, participation/development/good governance; gender equality and women¿s and girls¿ empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities are significant objectives (DAC). The action is in line with the priorities of the new, ambitious and innovative Agenda for the Mediterranean, set out in the Joint Communication from the Commission and the High Representative on the Southern Neighbourhood of 9 February 2021 and in the subsequent Council conclusions on a renewed Partnership with the Southern Neighbourhood of 16 April 2021 , especially the flagship 1 ¿Support to social sectors, education, skills and health&nbsp;¿, as well as the EU-Jordan MIP 2021-2027 priorities (Priority Area 3 : Human Development).This actions is complementary to the action ¿Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) for all in Jordan is technical education at tertiary level will be targeted .In the absence of a generalised free higher education system, the EU will support equitable access to higher/technical education through a scholarship scheme targeting vulnerable Jordanian students in specific higher education tracks, contributing to social inclusion and increasing participation of young people in the labour market. With a view to ensuring a comprehensive response from emergency to resilience and development, the proposed action is complementary to the action ¿Education for All ¿ Inclusive and Quality Education for Refugees and Vulnerable Children and Youth in Host Communities in Jordan 2024-2027¿ under the ¿Response to the Syrian crisis special measure for 2023 & 2024¿, that aims at supporting the completion of a full-cycle of quality education for refugees, particularly in camp environments, and the most vulnerable host communities. Considering the Syrian crisis is in its second decade, the push for more inclusion into the national education system and long-term sustainability will get a more central place. Joint policy dialogue, joint targeted and synergetic Technical Assistance and a better leveraged leading role in the existing donor coordination mechanisms will be critical to support the Ministry of Education in the overall implementation of the ESP and other relevant policies.