· The 1995 Education and Training Policy that aims at promoting access to basic education to all citizens and to promote and ensure equitable distribution of educational institutions for girls and disadvantaged children so that there are given appropriate education and training. · In 2003 National Plan of Action (NPA) by the MCDGC aiming at combating violence against women and children. · The Costed National Plan of Action for the Most Vulnerable Children which provides a framework for care, support and protection of the most vulnerable children in Tanzania for a period of 5 years 2006-2010 The Government of Zanzibar has adopted or is in the process of adopting the following measures; · It inaugurated a Policy for Child Survival, Protection and Development (CSPD) in October 2001. The policy provides a broad framework for the protection of Children’s Rights including child participation in matters of concern to children. · Adopted a Women Development Policy in 2001, which was drawn with particular emphasis on gender strategies. The Policy is linked with CSPD Policy. · The Health Policy revised in 2005/2006 adopting the policy of cost sharing. · It is in the process of developing other child related policies such as HIV/AIDS Policy, Youth Policy, Early Childhood and Policy for Vocational Training. · Has formulated Zanzibar National Strategic Plan on HIV and AIDS for the period 2003-2007. · It adopted a Water Policy in 2003 which encourages cost sharing so as to make the services sustainable and efficient to future generations. · The Zanzibar Education Policy revised in 2004. Adopting compulsory preprimary schools and reduced the schooling period for basic education and low secondary. 2 years -pre-primary 6 years - primary 2 years – low secondary 2 years – A Level 103