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16 EFA Mid-Decade AssessmentThe features of the Flash Reporting system will serve as a useful tool to highlightdisparities among different regions and groups, and areas specific to the EFA goals thatneed more attention and aid governments in policy-making. This is a criticalcontribution as the most substantial barriers to achieving the EFA goals involveproviding quality education for the unreached children.In Nepal, the greatest disparities in access to education occur between differentgeographical regions, among different ethnic groups and castes, and between girls andboys. In general, the Jananjai (ethnic minorities), the Dalit (untouchable caste), girls,children with disabilities and those living in rural and remote areas (especially in thewestern and mountainous regions) are the most disadvantaged and likely to be left outof the formal education system.UNESCO Institute for Statistics Regional Advisor for Asia-Pacific and AIMS Unit Head,Ko-Chih Tung, and AIMS Programme Specialist Nyi Nyi Thaung have playeda key role in training Nepalese education officials. Both have visited Nepal in the pastto facilitate these trainings.“Nepal can now report statistics within three to four months from the start or end of theschool year given the Flash Reporting system,” Tung explained. “They can completethe report in the current year not in the next year, that’s why it’s called ‘Flash Report’because it’s fast. It addresses the problem of data being years behind.”The availability of up-to-date data allows for easier monitoring and evaluation ofNepal’s progress in meeting the EFA goals. The Flash Report Method is especiallydesigned for monitoring of EFA targets and target groups, such as the disadvantagedcastes, learners with disabilities and those living in various economic zones, and hasbeen established as a pilot for implementation of the EFA mid-decade assessment.These tools and systems in place will allow for collection and analysis of most-recentdata on the national (and sub-national) education system.Education for All: Reaching the Unreached