The Committee agrees that attention should be given to quality teacher training. Greater attention should also be given to technical training to address the needs of the economy. Early Childhood Development (ECD) and adult education are further priorities. A co-ordinated approach to ECD is particularly significant as it provides an opportunity to reverse long-term trends in the sector. There is also an urgent need to address the backlogs in school infrastructure, including overcrowding and access to basic services such as water and sanitation, and to ensure that all funds allocated are effectively and efficiently utilised.