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Georgia I2Q - Innovation, Inclusion and Quality

Abstract*

The development objective of the Innovation, Inclusion and Quality Project for Georgia are to (i) expand access to preschool education and (ii) improve the quality of education and learning environments. It has five components. First component, Improving the Quality of and Access to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) is to provide support to facilitate expanded access to quality pre‐school education in selected pre‐schools. It has three sub-components...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The project development objectives are to (i) expand access to preschool education and (ii) improve the quality of education and learning environments.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P168481

  • Active

  • Anna Berdzenadze , Shiro Nakata

  • Ministry of Finance

  • Georgia

  • October 2, 2018

  • (as of board presentation)

    May 29, 2019

  • November 27, 2019

  • US$ 128.31 million

  • Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport/Municipal Development Fund

  • Europe and Central Asia

  • 2019

  • US$ 102.70 million

  • B

  • November 8, 2023

  • March 31, 2027

  • TBD

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 102.70
Borrower/Recipient 25.61

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 102.70
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 102.70
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 128.31

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Nov 15, 2022 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 46,908.25
Nov 15, 2022 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 109.82
Sep 23, 2022 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 699,073.75
Nov 15, 2022 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 154,974.77
Dec 30, 2022 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 27,568.04
Dec 21, 2022 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 530,300.00
Dec 28, 2021 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 226,670.00
Dec 27, 2021 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 337,561.22
Apr 4, 2023 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 339,892.38
May 15, 2023 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 1,008.48
May 15, 2023 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 105,689.27
May 15, 2023 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 218,947.34
May 15, 2023 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 313.41
Nov 27, 2019 IBRD-89550 Fee Charges 247,691.25
Mar 11, 2020 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 113,275.00
Nov 27, 2019 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 247,691.25
May 15, 2021 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 132,943.19
May 15, 2021 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 3,630.81
May 25, 2021 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 367,440.00
Nov 15, 2020 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 132,899.52
Nov 15, 2020 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 3,518.53
Mar 17, 2021 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 493,316.66
Mar 17, 2021 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 1,783,918.90
Dec 4, 2020 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 292,032.00
Aug 5, 2020 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 47,334.00
Jun 16, 2020 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 243,294.00
May 15, 2020 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 180,667.88
May 15, 2020 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 1,222.75
Nov 17, 2021 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 303,162.90
Sep 29, 2021 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 1,240,998.80
Jul 30, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 22,886.23
Aug 6, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 3,272,550.00
Jul 12, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 67,219.93
Jul 12, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 117,968.85
Jul 30, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 26,740.54
Nov 15, 2021 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 1,806.19
Nov 15, 2021 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 123,418.12
Nov 15, 2021 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 17,651.75
Jun 14, 2021 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 283,805.88
Oct 18, 2021 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 579,550.00
Jul 28, 2021 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 590,175.00
Jun 18, 2021 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 543,460.80
Jun 7, 2021 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 346,460.25
Jul 13, 2022 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 400,800.00
May 15, 2022 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 455.53
May 15, 2022 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 893.09
May 15, 2022 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 107,143.77
May 15, 2022 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 25,261.29
Jul 22, 2022 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 226,523.92
Apr 6, 2022 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 109,120.00
Jun 24, 2022 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 843,040.00
Apr 22, 2022 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 540,800.00
Nov 15, 2021 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 884.69
Nov 15, 2022 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 210.87
Nov 15, 2022 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 106,676.26
Jun 25, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 27,081.96
Jul 12, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 96,251.89
May 29, 2019 IBRD-89550 Loan Commitment 102,700,000.00
Nov 10, 2022 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 808,528.50
Dec 8, 2022 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 109,927.81
Dec 8, 2022 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 309,539.56
Dec 8, 2023 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 3,234,900.00
Nov 15, 2023 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 5,983.96
Nov 15, 2023 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 99,805.69
Jun 23, 2023 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 486,516.40
Jul 5, 2023 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 2,284,380.00
Aug 9, 2023 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 3,431,069.00
Sep 11, 2023 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 1,159,056.00
Jun 14, 2023 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 381,056.97
Jun 14, 2023 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 233,775.12
Jun 14, 2023 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 188,134.42
Mar 17, 2023 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 854,893.20
Aug 8, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 98,747.79
Jul 23, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 28,700.70
Mar 19, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 146,630.83
Feb 21, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 3,239,700.00
Apr 5, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 647,182.75
Jul 15, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 93,712.77
Jul 24, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 8,170.39
Mar 14, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 1,221,350.40
Jul 25, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 16,560.68
Jan 18, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 1,088,900.00
Nov 15, 2023 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 463,934.56
Nov 15, 2023 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 448.02
Jul 30, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 47,165.04
Jun 24, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 78,802.16
Mar 6, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 387,883.03
Mar 6, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 454,545.97
Jun 27, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 46,628.94
Jun 25, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 625,728.75
May 15, 2024 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 86,755.35
May 28, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 1,737,121.60
May 20, 2024 IBRD-89550 Loan Disb 3,804,850.00
May 15, 2024 IBRD-89550 Int Charges 742,511.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Project Management Satisfactory 2024-11-15
Procurement Satisfactory 2024-11-15
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-11-15
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-11-15
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-11-15
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-11-15

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • 5 to 6-year old children enrolled in School Readiness Programs (Pre-school level)Value80.0087.4092.00
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Beneficiary students with access to improved learning environments in project-supported schoolsValue0.00269652.00116000.00
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Female children enrolledValue80.0083.9092.00
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Female beneficiary students with access to improved learning environments in project-supported schoolsValue0.00131193.0058065.00
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Learning outcomes of students in national formative assessments in project-supported general education schoolsValueBaseline to be determined and set in 2020Learning outcome assessment conducted in July 2022Endline to be measured
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Learning outcomes of Female childrenValueBaseline to be determined and set in 2020Learning outcome assessment conducted in July 2022Endline to be measured
    DateJune 3, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • New architectural blueprints developed and 2 to 10 new model buildings accomodating preschools constructedValue0.000.002.00
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Higher education grants established under Competitive Innovation Fund achieving at least 80 percent of their proposed objectivesValueNot present13 proposal selected under the 1st call; the call Upto 45 grants awarded to foster modernization of
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Development of a data integration strategy and action plan from PreK to HEValueA data integration strategy action plan does not eCompleted: EMIS diagnostics and action plan compleA data integration strategy and action plan develo
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • School architectural standards reviewed and updated to be used in the construction and rehabilitation of schoolsValueStandards not updatedStandards updatedStandards updated
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • New School Readiness Programs introduced and provided with equipment, furniture and technologyValue0.000.00150.00
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Pre-service teacher education program accredited by EU in at least one universityValueNot undertakenActivity droppedAccreditation received in one university program
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Development of a data monitoring dashboard with quality monitoring indicators based on whole school approachValueNo monitoring dashboard existsCompleted: A data monitoring dashboard developed aA data monitoring dashboard developed and operatio
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of rehabilitated general education schoolsValue0.000.0060.00
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Diagnostic study completed and recommendations made for development and expansion of quality ECEC completed in Yr 1 and Yr 4ValueNo diagnostic studyDiagnostic study completed and recommendations madDiagnostic study completed and recommendations mad
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • GIS education mapping system established and integrated educational tracking system in placeValueUnder initial developmentCompleted. The system is developed by the governmeFully developed and established
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of new general education schools constructedValue0.000.005.00
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • System for preschool data reporting and consolidation mechanism established and incorporated in the EMISValueNo systematic reporting and consolidation mechanisSystematic data reporting and consolidation mechanSystematic data reporting and consolidation mechan
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Multiyear communications strategy drafted and adopted based on general education policy principlesValueDoes not existCompleted: Developed and adopted.Developed and adopted
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • New teacher training modules and manuals developed on modern child centred pedagogy and formative continuous assessmentValueDoes not existContinuous Formative Assessment practice analyzed.New modules developed
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Child-level ECEC quality monitoring instrument to strengthen support for school readiness and smooth transition to school introduced (based on MODEL/MELQO or other appropriate instrument)ValueNo quality monitoring instrument in placeQuality monitoring tools being developedQuality monitoring instrument developed, tested an
    DateJuly 3, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Representative groups who report that the national consultation (and feedback) process on Georgia's Education policy principles wasresponsive to their views through an appropriate CE mechanismValue0.000.0070.00
    DateJuly 1, 2019March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Collaborative e-platform identified and strengthened to support audiovisuals, weblinks, lesson plans documents for teachers and education professionalsValueCurrently does not existFirm hiring underway for LMS developmentCollaborative e-platform identified, strengthened
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Establishment of Thematic Innovation Clubs in every region/municipality targeting gifted and other student interests and a system to ensure its sustainabilityValue0.000.00200.00
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Parents that report satisfaction with their engagement in the whole school improvement effort and demonstrate understanding of student-centered learning through beneficiary surveys in Year 1, 4 and 6Value0.0074.0030.00
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Percentage of girls participating in the Thematic Innovation clubsValue0.000.0050.00
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Select schools resourced with a school improvement package to strengthen the implementation of the whole school approachValue0.00433.00200.00
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • National formative assessment system introduced and established for primary and secondary gradesValueNo formative national assessments conductedFormative assessment practice analyzedFormative assessment system established
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Feasibility study conducted with recommendations for the establishment of National Institute of Educational Research completedValueNot undertakenCompleted. The National Institute of Educational RFeasibility study completed and recommendations ma
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Trainers and coaches of education workforce staff that receive training (ToT)Value0.00568.001600.00
    DateJuly 1, 2019September 30, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Survey of change in female attitudes towards STEAM conducted amongst girls participating in the Thematic Innovation clubsValueSurvey is planned in November 2023.Performance evaluation study completed as a baseliEndline to be measured
    DateSeptember 30, 2020September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learningValue0.00269652.00265647.00
    DateDecember 2, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - FemaleValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Large-scale primary/secondary learning assessments completedValue0.001.003.00
    DateDecember 2, 2019September 30, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment