Education Technology, Education Policy, Teaching and Learning, Children's Rights and Protection, Equity in Education and Foundational Learning

Imdad Baloch is a seasoned education policy analyst, EdTech strategist, and researcher currently enrolled in PhD in International Education Policy Program at the College of Education, University of Maryland, College Park. With over twenty years of professional experience in education and international development sectors in Pakistan, he has played pivotal roles in spearheading large-scale educational reforms. His academic background includes two master's degrees from prestigious institutions, the UCL Institute of Education and the Aga Khan University, complemented by certifications in project management and leadership. Imdad Baloch has held significant positions throughout his career, including Country Co-Lead & EdTech Specialist at Results for Development and various leadership roles at RTI-International, World Learning and Save the Children. His work on projects funded by USAID and FCDO has emphasized transformative change in the education sector. He is fluent in multiple languages. His research contributions cover a wide range of critical areas in education, from teacher professional development to developing innovative distance learning solutions and analyzing the impact of global crises on education systems. His work addresses immediate educational challenges and provides long-term strategies for improving the quality and accessibility of education in Pakistan. Through his extensive research and publications, Imdad continues to influence educational policies and practices, significantly impacting the field of education both locally and globally.

  • International Visitor Leadership Program (STEM Education)-US, Department of States
  • Commonwealth Scholar, 2008

Improving Learning Outcomes for Asia (ILOA) Mechanism Pakistan Basic Education Sector Assessment

Learning continuity in response to climate emergencies: Pakistan’s 2022 floods [Technical Report] 

Considering EdTech in climate emergencies: to what extent and when is it feasible? A Blogpost

Technology for Teaching: Teacher Professional Development Landscape Review commissioned by the World Bank 

Pakistan Digital Learning Landscape Analysis [Technical Report] funded by UNICEF, Pakistan 

Khalayleh, A., Baloch, I., Dele-Ajayi, O., & Kaye, T. (2021). A Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Blended Learning: Pakistan [Working Paper]. EdTech Hub. 

Baloch, I., Kaye, T., Koomar, S.& McBurnie, C. (2020). Pakistan Distance-Learning Topic Brief: Providing Distance Learning to Hard-to-reach Children (Helpdesk Response No. 16). EdTech Hub. 

Baloch, I., & Taddese, A. (2020). EdTech in Pakistan: A Rapid Scan [EdTech Hub Country Scan]. 

Enhancing Science Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Why and How? Published in Euro- Asian Journal of Applied Science (2005)

  • Education Leadership and Management-The Aga Khan University, Pakistan
  • Teacher Policy Dimensions-World Bank-Institute