It is important to note the key role to be played by local EFA commissions from provincial level on downwards to commune level for monitoring as well as implementation of local plans to achieve EFA targets. As the most basic monitoring unit within the EFA implementation process, Commune EFA Commissions will have an absolutely essential role in this regard. Some of their most salient functions will include:

» Data collection to determine the distance to go to achieving EFA targets as well as progress made towards achieving agreed upon goals each year;

» Developing EFA implementation plans to achieve EFA targets based on the information collected;

» Animating local stakeholders in implementing activities set out in EFA plans;

» Making financial decisions with respect to the allocation of resources to achieve EFA targets;

» Coordinating activities with those of other relevant stakeholders in respective local institutions;

» Regular monitoring of progress towards EFA targets;

» Reporting on progress made towards achievement of EFA targets and describing remedial interventions where necessary.