Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) is the government entity responsible for operating all public schools and regulating all private education entities within Abu Dhabi. In 2008, ADEC embarked on the development of an education policy agenda using the Balanced Scorecard to define the guiding principles, strategic vision, and objectives. With ADEC aligned to the strategy at the division, sector, and individual level, it is achieving its target outcomes to improve the quality and standards of Abu Dhabi's education system.