| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| IDA Credit | 46.00 |
Lao PDR Priority Skills for Growth
Abstract*
The project has the following three components: Component 1: Improving the quality and relevance of the TVET system (US$ 21 million); Component 2: Enhancing job matching and youth employability (US$ 17.2 million); and (iii) Component 3: Better governance, project management, and monitoring and evaluation support (US$ 7.8 million). It also includes a CERC zero component: This component will provide immediate response in the event of an eligible crisis... Show More
Development Objective
To enhance access, quality and relevance of skills development and employment services for youth and other vulnerable groups in priority sectors, and in case of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency, respond promptly and effectively to it.
Key Details
Project Details
P172774
Active
Chindavanh Vongsaly , Kenichi Nishikawa Chavez
Lao People's Democratic Republic
June 24, 2021
(as of board presentation)
March 1, 2022
July 18, 2022
US$ 46.00 million
Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare,Ministry of Education and Sports
2022
US$ 46.00 million
N/A
December 1, 2023
June 30, 2027
Yes
BANK APPROVED
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 46.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 46.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 46.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2023 | IDA-70420 | Loan Disb | 1,002,088.20 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | IDA-70420 | Loan Disb | 20,000.00 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | IDA-70420 | Int Charges | 10,595.43 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | IDA-70420 | Int Charges | 10,595.43 |
| Mar 1, 2022 | IDA-70420 | Loan Commitment | 46,000,000.00 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | IDA-70420 | Int Charges | 774.01 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | IDA-70420 | Int Charges | 774.01 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | IDA-70420 | Int Charges | 18,949.01 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | IDA-70420 | Loan Disb | 1,514,130.80 |
| Mar 15, 2023 | IDA-70420 | Int Charges | 854.32 |
| Mar 15, 2023 | IDA-70420 | Int Charges | 1,211.49 |
| Mar 15, 2023 | IDA-70420 | Int Charges | 1,211.49 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | IDA-70420 | Int Charges | 1,153.91 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | IDA-70420 | Int Charges | 17,103.03 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | IDA-70420 | Int Charges | 10,261.83 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | IDA-70420 | Int Charges | 10,261.83 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | IDA-70420 | Loan Disb | 374,363.10 |
| Mar 2, 2023 | IDA-70420 | Loan Disb | 1,647,420.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2025-02-26 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Moderately Satisfactory | 2025-02-26 |
| Financial Management | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2025-02-26 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Moderately Satisfactory | 2025-02-26 |
| Procurement | Moderately Satisfactory | 2025-02-26 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Satisfactory | 2025-02-26 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Number of students who have completed new market-relevant courses in targeted TVET institutions Value 3502.00 0.00 8000.00 Date November 1, 2021 November 17, 2023 March 2, 2026 Comment Number of job centers with improved employment services functions operational Value 0.00 0.00 18.00 Date November 1, 2021 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment Share of trainees that get employment within 6 months after completing training Value 0.00 0.00 35.00 Date November 1, 2021 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment Share of female Value 34.80 34.80 0.00 Date Comment Share of beneficiaries satisfied with the training received Value 0.00 0.00 75.00 Date November 1, 2021 November 17, 2023 June 28, 2024 Comment Share of females Value 0.00 0.00 40.00 Date November 1, 2021 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment Share of female Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Beneficiaries of job-focused interventions Value 0.00 0.00 20000.00 Date November 4, 2021 November 17, 2023 March 31, 2026 Comment Beneficiaries of job-focused interventions - Female Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Number of curricula in the priority sectors being developed Value 0.00 8.00 17.00 Date December 1, 2021 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment Number of job centers refurbished Value 0.00 0.00 18.00 Date November 1, 2021 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment Number of TVET institutions using TVETMIS to make their annual reports in specified format public Value 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date December 1, 2021 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment Number of TVET institutions conducting internal audits using quality assurance guidelines mandated by the Department of Legal and Quality Assurance Value 20.00 0.00 23.00 Date November 1, 2021 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment Increased share of job seekers having access to employment services (%) Value 0.00 44.44 20.00 Date November 1, 2021 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment Number of occupation standards in the priority sector areas being developed Value 0.00 0.00 3.00 Date July 1, 2022 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment Increased percentage of jobs posting (%) Value 0.00 6.89 50.00 Date November 1, 2021 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment Number of upgraded TVET institutions that establish and provide career services Value 3.00 3.00 10.00 Date July 1, 2022 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment Number of students receiving stipends Value 0.00 0.00 3000.00 Date November 1, 2021 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment Number of female students receiving stipends Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Percentage of teachers in priority sectors with upgraded market-relevant skills Value 0.00 0.00 50.00 Date November 1, 2021 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment Number of skills development centers refurbished and equipped Value 0.00 0.00 7.00 Date July 1, 2022 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment Share of employers satisfied with the trainees that completed SDC courses Value 65.00 0.00 75.00 Date June 1, 2022 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment Number of curricula developed and improved Value 0.00 0.00 15.00 Date June 1, 2022 November 17, 2023 June 30, 2026 Comment